January 9, 2025

This week’s Vitals: 725 words / 3 min read

In this first edition of Vitals for 2025, you’ll find an update on the tragic death at HSC ER this week, the latest on capital gains taxes, and opportunities including a webinar on what it’s like to join a board of directors and how to participate in a study of equity barriers and discrimination. Let’s dig in!

TOP STORIES

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Considering Joining a Board?

Webinar January 20 / Open to all members

Join us for a webinar about what it’s like as a physician to join a board. You will also learn more about our Doctors Manitoba Board of Directors, and why you should consider joining even if you’ve never been on a board before. Winnipeg district elections are coming up this spring, so this is an excellent time to learn more. 

Serving on the Doctors Manitoba Board allows you to build new skills and strengths in governance, learn from your peers, and grow as a leader. 

💻 Want to learn more about governance and joining the Board? Attend an informational webinar on January 20. Click here to learn more.

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Practicing Physicians Sought for Discrimination Study

Virtual Focus Groups Jan. 22 or Jan. 30 / For all practicing physicians

Practicing physicians are invited to share their views on equity barriers and discrimination physicians experience in professional settings The study seeks ideas on solutions to address and prevent these personally and professionally harming experiences from occurring. 

HOW TO TAKE PART: Complete a demographic survey and attend a virtual 90-minute focus group. Two dates available: Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m or Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. 

📝 Register here.

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Discounted Jets Tickets

January 14 Jets vs. Canucks / Open to all members

The Winnipeg Jets are offering Doctors Manitoba members discounted tickets for the game on Tuesday January 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. vs. the Vancouver Canucks as part of Health Night.

Tickets start at $42 plus fees/taxes and are subject to availability.

🏒 Get tickets.

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Capital Gains Increase in Limbo with Trudeau Resignation

376 words / 1.5 min read / For all members

The future of increased capital gains taxes introduced last year is now in limbo following the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and prorogation of parliament. 

WHY IT MATTERS: The increase on the capital gains inclusion rate took effect June 25, 2024. The changes are concerning to many physicians who have planned capital investments as part of a retirement plan.

Read more about the changes and uncertainty and what it means for physicians.

591 words / 2 min read

See this week’s health system updates, including the ER death at HSC that was in the news, as well as rural medicine challenges.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Here are the most read and important recent stories, in case you missed them:

• Missed our recap of 2024? Read the highlights of key moments from the year and tips and invitations to take you into 2025 with Doctors Manitoba: A Year in Review.
• Help assess med school applicants! The Max Rady College of Medicine is looking for physicians to help assess interviews with medical school applicants. A larger class size means more assessors are needed. Learn more here. 
• Weren’t able to attend our Billing for Addictions in Primary Care Webinar last month? You can watch it on demand here. 
• HIV Report and Clinical Reminders - See this summary of the report, along with clinical reminders from Public Health.

Here are two recent feel-good interviews with Manitoba physicians to listen to, when you need a cold January pick-me-up:

• Listen to our President Dr. Randy Guzman on CBC hearing from patients calling in with praise for their doctor. Listen here.
• Hear Winnipegosis physician Dr. Allison Carlton on national radio talk about why she moved to Manitoba from the U.S. to practice, and why she encourages others to do the same. This is part of our effort to encourage more recruitment from the U.S., which we believe is an untapped market for additional doctors. Listen here.

Tax Changes for 2025

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EVENTS & CPD

Navigating the Inner Storms of Uncertainty January 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Learn about the science of uncertainty and explore and share strategies about how to navigate times of uncertainty. This session is open to Canadian physicians and space is limited. Register here. 

Join the Hippocratic High Notes, a choir for female physicians in Manitoba, active and retired, residents and medical learners! It’s a low-stress fun activity for busy physicians who love to sing. No issues with missing rehearsals due to busy schedules. Just pick up where you left off. No auditions and no experience needed. Practice is on Tuesday evenings in Winnipeg with space to accommodate children, too. Register here. 

Want help getting the word out about an upcoming event or CPD? Send the details to general@doctorsmanitoba.ca and we’ll include it in Vitals and the Doctors Manitoba Event Calendar. 

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