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HEALTH CARE expertise? Dr. Robinson says it takes time and commitment, but it’s worth it. “If someone is interested in doing this, you need full licensure and three years of successful practice in Saskatchewan and to be in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). Your practice needs to be busy enough and to have sufficient space to accommodate your candidate and be able to have at least three physicians in the clinic to provide continuity. There is adequate financial remuneration, and you may bill for patients seen by the candidate as in any student mentor situation,” said Dr. Robinson. “The main drawbacks include having to point out deficiencies and occasionally having some difficult discussions with your candidate. Some candidates also need a lot of input in the beginning and you must remember your role is to assess and not to teach skills that should already be known to the candidate. Another benefit is that you have to keep your own skills sharp as your candidate may quickly challenge your practice methods if you are off guidelines. You are also responsible for any patient care provided by your candidate and therefore you have to assess each and every visit ASAP after the fact and sit in for at least one visit a day.” SIPPA assessors also attend annual retreats that are held Bonkowski, Roadmap contest winners from left: Kristin throughout the year where they can Ricarda Bentham and Megan Sander learn more about SIPPA, about the candidates that they will meet and about the skills that each one brings to the program. The assessors also have the opportunity at these retreats to bring specific ideas forward that may potentially benefit the program overall. There’s always a need for more dedicated professionals like Dr. Robinson and his colleagues who can act as assessors and ensure the program’s success. For more information on how you can become an assessor please contact saskdocs at ([email protected]) or CPL at [phone] or [email protected]. Now aVailable: ProfessioNal Medical office For Sale/leaSe: 3333 8th street east +/- 3,100 SF Available (2nd Floor) +/- 6,725 SF Available (Top Floor) 20,700 SF Building Net lease rate $29.95/sf $28.00/sf leased list Price $8,600,000 top floor 2nd floor (half floor available) Main floor B4 (Commercial) Zoning Occupancy Costs $9.50 SF (2014 est.) (includes gas and common area janitorial) *View the full brochure at www.collierscanada.com/723 or call for details Contact Us COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL LISA MATLOCK CPM® CLO Salesperson [phone] [email protected] WARD EDWARDS Salesperson [phone] [email protected] [phone] Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon, SK S7K 3H2 www.collierscanada.com/723 SMA NEWS DIGEST | SPRING 2014 29