2013 Canadian Conference on Physician Health

November 15-16, 2013

CCPH 2013

Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary Hotel, Calgary AB 

Register online: Now open  http://www.cma.ca/2013CanadianConference

More information: Email - physicianhealthconference@cma.ca; Web - www.cma.ca/physicianhealth.

The Canadian Medical Association, the Alberta Medical Association and the Canadian Physician Health Institute look forward to welcoming you to Calgary.

Please inform your colleagues by sharing the official postcard.

Accreditation

We are happy to announce that we have received CME Accreditation for our participants.

The 2013 Canadian Conference on Physician Health is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . This 2-day conference program (Nov. 15th-16th) has been reviewed and approved by the University of Calgary for 11.25 credits.

The 2013 Canadian Conference on Physician Health program (Nov. 15th-16th) has been accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Alberta Chapter for up to 11.25 Mainpro-M1 credits.

For the pre-conference workshop:

The pre-conference workshop on Crucial Conversations® (Nov. 14th) is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The workshop agenda has been reviewed and approved by the University of Calgary for 7.00 credits.

The pre-conference workshop on Crucial Conversations® (Nov. 14th) has been accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Alberta Chapter for up to 7.00 Mainpro-M1 credits.

Photography exhibit

In conjunction with CCPH 2013, there will be a cocktail reception (5-7 p.m.) on November 15 at the Art Gallery of Calgary (AGC) located in the city’s downtown cultural district, just a few minutes’ walk from the Hyatt. The AGC is a public contemporary art gallery that strives to make art part of everyday life, with five galleries exhibiting works by outstanding local, Canadian and international artists. Tim Tamashiro’s quartet will be performing during the reception. Tim Tamashiro is the host of “Tonic” on CBC Radio 2, and brings a unique mix of music and fun. As an added bonus, the AGC has offered to include photographs taken by physicians, residents and medical students from across the country as part of the art exhibit at the reception. The Physician Photography Exhibit will also be on display at the Hyatt during the second day of the conference.

For more information, contact Andrea Kavanagh.

Harnessing wisdom across generations to promote physician health

The 2013 Canadian Conference on Physician Health is fast approaching and the Program Planning Committee is preparing an exciting program for you.

Conference participants will be able to: 

  • Identify how technologies are both a benefit and a challenge to physician health.
  • Identify how intergenerational perspectives can influence physician health and the workplace culture.
  • SELF: develop a personal plan for improved health and well-being.
  • SERVICE: acquire knowledge and skills for assisting the physician colleague who is a patient.
  • EDUCATION: develop strategies to enhance physician and learner wellness and health in various teaching and learning environments
  • A joint venture between:

Inspiring keynote speakers

  • Dr. Mike Myers – Remembering our past: A beacon for today and tomorrow 
  • Drs. James Sproule and Todd Watkins – Addressing disruptive behaviour throughout the physician lifecycle

Thought-provoking debate

Join the debate, moderated by Dr. David Topps, on Brave new devices: 24/7/365 digital connectivity is a positive determinant of physician health (and practice).

NEW for CCPH 2013 – e-C@fe

Something new and refreshing for this year, visit the e-C@fe to “Harness the wisdom across generations to promote physician health”. Where better to engage in real and virtual conversations with your colleagues in the WiFied comfort of the e-C@fe. Just imagine…your smart phone or iPad in hand, refreshments and a friend across the table.

Pre-conference workshop on Crucial Conversations® – November 14 

A one day interactive workshop by Mary Yates, designed to help participants learn how to create open dialogue and resolve disagreements. Crucial Conversations® teaches skills for communicating when the stakes are high, opinions are opposed and emotions run strong.

Now available!

The 2012 International Conference on Physician Health (ICPH) post-conference report is available online.

Save-the-date

2014 AMA-CMA-BMA ICPH: September 15-17, BMA House, London UK

 

The AMA advances patient-centered, quality care by advocating for and supporting physician leadership and wellness.