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MD Scope Newletter

MD Scope is the Alberta Medical Association’s email newsletter, sent to members and subscribers at least twice each month.

Each regular issue of MD Scope includes classifieds.

Typical stories include:

  • AMA news and events
  • Member benefits and services
  • Alberta Health Services/Alberta Health initiatives and updates
  • Program-related information: Physician and Family Support Program, CII/CPAR, etc.
  • Conferences, workshops and other learning opportunities

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Read the latest issue

November 28, 2024

In this issue:

  • Last hours to complete CPSA survey re freedom of expression and CPSA's role 
  • Physician Recruitment and Retention Support Program (PRRSP) launched this week 
  • President's tour postponed 
  • Physicians needed to interview applicants for the University of Alberta Doctor of Medicine Program
  • Apply for the 2024-25 TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/AMA Medical Student Bursary 
  • AHS Updates: 
    • Active health advisories 
    • Important notice: Canada Post disruption 
    • Change to distribution of reports for second trimester prenatal risk assessment
    • North, Edmonton and Central Zones only: Change to distribution of reports for first trimester prenatal risk assessment performed in Edmonton 
    • Free rapid antigen COVID-19 tests no longer available 
  • MD Financial 
    • U.S election update 
  • Community Connections 
    • Are you a clinician providing care to a person receiving home care services?