April 3, 2025

This week’s Vitals: 1400 words / 8 min read 

Read about more tariffs in ongoing trade war, DRMB Outreach team's visit to the Steinbach area, last week's Board Highlights recap, our Physicians of the Year, what happened at the CMA Health Summit, the 2025 CMA Physician Health Survey, and more.

Plus register for our Heartbeat2025 event and get your tickets to our 2025 Awards Gala on May 10!

TOP STORIES

01

More Tariffs in Ongoing Trade War

U.S. President Trump launched another wave of tariffs yesterday. While there were no new tariffs added for Canada, the recent 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum and other imports are having an impact.

Read the full story.

02

DRMB Outreach Visits Steinbach Area

Doctors Manitoba President Dr. Randy Guzman and DRMB staff met physicians and health system leaders in Steinbach and surrounding areas last week to learn about what is working well and what help they need.

Read how the visit went.

03

Board Highlights Recap 

Last week you should have received a Board Highlights email from your district representative. It highlighted the 2% increase on all fee-for-service and alternate funded remuneration that took effect April 1. We reminded fully licensed physicians about our redesigned Continuing Professional Development (CPD) rebate, offering a new Claim-As-You-Learn approach similar to a health spending account.

Log into the portal to learn how it works. Read the full Board Highlights here. 

04

2025 Physicians of the Year

Meet Dr. Michel Bruneau and Dr. Selena Papetti, our Physicians of the Year!

Dr. Michel Bruneau and Dr. Selena Papetti not only share a clinic in Lac du Bonnet, they share a commitment to rural medicine and a vision for its future. Together, they are inspiring the next generation of family physicians and sparking an interest in rural health care among medical learners.

🏆 Read about all of our 2025 Doctors Manitoba Award recipients.

This year's Gala is 75% Sold Out!

Celebrate the 9 phenomenal physician winners at our Gala on May 10!

→ Get your tickets here!

04

HeartBeat & Annual General Meeting

Join us on April 23, for HeartBeat 2025, to celebrate the excellence and diversity of our profession and take part in our AGM, where we . Connect with physicians, students and residents at this special in-person event. We’ve planned a program that includes a look back at our history and our future. You’ll be inspired by leaders who will share their journeys to breaking through at our fireside chat. There is no charge for members.



→ Learn more and register here.

Planning to attend the Rural and Remote Medicine Conference April 24-26? Start your stay in the city with HeartBeat the night before.

05

CMA Health Summit

Last week the CMA Health Summit saw over 1,000 Canadian doctors, leading health care experts and patients gather in Ottawa and virtually, to outline the solutions to fix health care. Canadian productivity and threats from the Trump administration were central to the discussion. CMA President, Dr. Joss Reimer attended and stressed, “There's nothing more Canadian than our commitment to care for each other.” Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara joined Dr. Reimer for Beyond Borders: How U.S. Health Policy Could Shake Up Canada, a panel to discuss the impact the alarming changes in the U.S. could have on health care here at home. 

Read the full story.

06

2025 CMA National Physician Health Survey Open

The CMA has launched the 2025 National Physician Health Survey. Conducted every four years, the survey provides crucial data on burnout, anxiety, depression and other wellness indicators in medicine, such as the impact of admin burden, health workforce safety, and leadership.

The results help the CMA identify challenges and solutions so that they can advocate locally, provincially and federally for ways to support medical learners and physicians at all stages of their careers. The survey also provides researchers, educators and health organizations with a one-of-a-kind, aggregate dataset to advance physician health and wellness programs.

All Canadian medical students, residents and practising physicians are welcome to participate.

IN OTHER NEWS

We’re Expanding our Team to Serve you Better 

We are hiring a Practice Advisor to help members with the business aspects of practicing medicine. Expertise in engaging and educating busy professionals, as well as proficiency in group facilitation and problem solving are critical for this role. Do you know someone who might be right for this role?

Share the job post with them.

Leadership Begins with Self-awareness - PLI Course

DRMB and CMA Physician Leadership Institute are offering this 6-week online accredited course for physicians in their first 5 years of practice who want to make meaningful change at work, develop skills for working with different personality types, and find ways to engage yourself and your colleagues. We welcome applications from all practicing physicians, however applicants in their first 5 years of practice will be prioritized. This course has a time commitment of 3 – 4 hours of self-led activities, and a 1‑hour facilitated online weekly session.

Learn more.

Discount Jets Tickets for Emergency Service Providers

The Winnipeg Jets are proud to offer our amazing Front Line + Emergency Service Workers a discounted ticket + mug for the game on Monday, April 7th.

Each ticket purchased using this link receives a complimentary Winnipeg Jets branded Emergency Services Travel Mug. You will receive a message prior to the game with mug pick up details! Tickets start at just $67 + fees! Inventory subject to availability.

Get the offer.

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HEALTH SYSTEM UPDATE

Get updates on new birth control products covered by the MPBCP, investments in 2S and Transgender Manitobans, AIM’s role clarity in primary care teams, a nutritional psychiatry survey, a town hall for the new Victoria Hospital ER, a name change to Inflectra, a study looking at long-term risks of psychedelics, and a breast cancer in young women survey.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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

• MEDICAL LEARNERS: Work with Doctors Manitoba this Summer! We’ve created two internships for medical students this summer. Get the full details and apply before April 7!
• The Province released its budget on March 20. Read the healthcare highlights.
• We are looking for your feedback on proposed legislation that will impact physicians and healthcare. 
• Manitobans support eliminating sick notes. Read the report here and visit our advocacy page here.
• Manitoba Health is replacing the EPiCS/WebLink billing submission process with a new web-based e-claims portal beginning April 1. See what’s different and find out more about transition planning.
• Our President, Dr. Randy Guzman, met recently with Finance Minister Adrien Sala to discuss our recommendations for this year’s provincial budget. Our advocacy focuses on urgent, cost-effective actions to help doctors improve care for patients. Read more.

EVENTS and CPD

We feature events planned by Doctors Manitoba, as well as other events submitted by the medical community to share and connect with their peers.

Featured Event:

FEATURED EVENT: Dr. David Crawford Memorial Run

DATE: June 1, 9am and CMU in Winnipeg

OVERVIEW: Run/Walk 3.3km or 5km to raise funds for the Dr. David Crawford Memorial Fund.

DETAILS: Register for the run.

HOSTED BY: Manitoba Runners Association

Other Events:

EVENT: Introduction to Mindful Practice presented by Dr. Jillian Horton

DATE: June 7-8, 2025 at The Studio in Pineridge Hollow

OVERVIEW: Rooted in the evidence-based, JAMA-published Mindful Practice Program from the University of Rochester, this CPD accredited workshop teaches and deepens skills in meditation, self-awareness, and self-regulation

DETAILS: Sign up today! No previous experience with mindfulness is required.

HOSTED BY: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

EVENT: Mental Health Rounds 

DATE: May 23, 2025 - 6th Floor, 363 Broadway, Winnipeg

OVERVIEW: Psychological injuries in the workplace- What role does WCB play?

DETAILS: RSVP by emailing alockste@wcb.mb.ca

HOSTED BY: WCB

EVENT: Resuscitation Course for Acute Medicine Practicing Physicians (ReCAPP)

DATE: July 12, 2025, Clinical Learning and Simulation Facility, Brodie Centre

OVERVIEW: Designed to provide a high-quality, interactive educational opportunity for Canadian practicing physicians who are involved in the initial or ongoing care of acutely unstable patients, increasingly cared for outside the walls of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

DETAILS: Register.

HOSTED BY: Canadian Critical Care Society

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