CPA Call for Abstracts
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is accepting submissions for its annual conference September 12-14, 2019 which will be held in Quebec City. Notably, residents can choose to submit an abstract for the resident track – these are meant to be targeted for a resident audience. Should you ... Read More
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Resident Trivia Competition
Dr. Melanie Wong
The Resident Trivia Cup was well attended with eight teams from across the country participating. With lighthearted hosting from the knowledgeable Dr. David Goldbloom, many residents came to watch the competition.
After the multiple choice questions, teams from UBC and Memorial entered two suspenseful tiebreakers that each ... Read More
CPA Junior Investigator Research Colloquium
Dr. Geoff Konrad
This past year, I had the good fortune of being able to attend the Junior Investigator Research Colloquium, associated with the CPA Annual Conference. It was a great experience for me, and had an impact on the way I view integrating research into ... Read More
Dr. Kowal’s Required Reading
Dr. Cory Kowal
I would like to introduce a new ongoing series to the Resident Psyche, “Dr. Kowal’s Required Reading” or “stuff Cory reads to stay smart”. During this series I will introduce you to guidelines, texts on various important topics, books concerning psychiatry, and (when I start ... Read More
Economics of Psychiatric Financial Remuneration
Dr. Reid Graham
At the CPA Annual Conference during the Members-in-Training Annual General Meeting, there was interest in the economics of psychiatry. This has been an area I have been passionate about as the Members-in-Training Representative on the CPA Economics Committee. It is an area that residents ... Read More
CPA MIT Chair
Dr. Amanda Degenhardt
I am excited to be serving as the Chair of the MIT Executive this year and continuing on the CPA Board of Directors as your representative. The CPA is the national voice for Canadian psychiatrists that is member driven and focused. It is our hope to ... Read More
—Ottawa, ON, October 17, 2018—
In light of today’s legalization of marijuana on October 17, 2018, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) wants to remind Canadian consumers to consider the mental health implications of recreational cannabis use on youth and young adults.
The Cannabis Act will allow Canadians, who are 18 or ... Read More
—Ottawa, ON, October 3, 2018—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is pleased to partner with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their release of the CAF Clinician Handbook on Suicide Prevention.
“As clinicians working on the front line of mental health services, psychiatrists strive in our efforts to create a safer ... Read More
—Toronto, ON, September 29, 2018—
On September 29, 2018, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) will confer its highest award, a President’s Commendation, to all psychiatrists in Canada in appreciation for their outstanding contribution to improving the mental health of Canadians.
“It is my distinct privilege to use my President’s Commendation to ... Read More
—Toronto, ON, September 30, 2018—
Last night the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) recognized exceptional psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and individuals for their contributions to the mental health of Canadians.
Dr. Lisa Gagnon from Calgary, Alberta, was awarded the CPA C.A. Roberts Award for Clinical Leadership for transforming psychiatric care in Calgary on several ... Read More
The Academies represent and advance the special interests of subspecialized areas of psychiatric practice. There are currently four psychiatric Academies that are affiliated with the CPA through its Council of Academies.
