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Attention: News, Health, Medical and Lifestyle Editors
Sept. 26, 2019, Ottawa— As the federal election campaign approaches its mid-point, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomes Monday’s commitment by the Liberal Party of Canada to increase federal investments in health care, particularly its promise to set national standards for access to mental ... Read More
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On September 14, 2019, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) recognized exceptional psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and individuals for their contributions to the mental health of Canadians.
CPA conferred its highest award, the President’s Commendation, to two worthy recipients in appreciation of their outstanding contributions and mental health leadership in Canada:
Andrea Paquette, an award-winning ... Read More
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Canadian psychiatrists welcome new president, Dr. Georgina Zahirney
Attention: News, Health, Medical and Lifestyle Editors
September 19, 2019, Ottawa, ON—The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new president, Dr. Georgina Zahirney, at its annual conference, last week in Quebec City.
Dr. Georgina Zahirney is currently an assistant ... Read More
In September 2018, I attended the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Annual Congress in Mexico City for the first time in my role as global Zone 1 Representative to the WPA Board. Below is a summary of the report on WPA activities I provided to the CPA Board for its April ... Read More
Reflections on Patient Suicide
By Dr. Crystal Zhou
Late last year, I had my first encounter with the suicide of a patient.
I received the phone call while I was on my way out the door. The staff psychiatrist on the other end, the site director for the hospital where I had my ... Read More
My Royal Family: A Residents Journey Through the Royal College Exams
By Dr. Matt Ratzlaff
In my fifth year of psychiatry residency at the University of Manitoba, I returned to Winnipeg in September 2018 from a three-month external elective already feeling the heat of the Royal College exam looming seven(ish) months away. ... Read More
Resident Wellness
Dr. Hillary Bohler
Delayed gratification. Thanks to our well-developed pre-frontal cortexes, we have mastered this concept in medicine. Many of us have dedicated a decade or more, spending long hours studying, or in a hospital, with success defined by academic performance. Self-sacrifice is common, including putting off relationships or having ... Read More
Resident Track at the CPA Conference 2019
By Dr. Amanda Degenhardt
Frustrated with the medical system? Want to advocate for better patient care or feel that some things are beyond your knowledge base? The CPA MIT Subcommittee has developed a resident track for the CPA Annual Conference that addresses these needs. ... Read More
Dr. Kowal’s Required Reading: What Should I Read in First Year?
By Dr. Cory Kowal
As the year comes to an end and PGY5s move into fellowships or their new jobs, we welcome a new group of PGY1s to programs across the country. Over the coming year, I would like to share ... 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.
