Membership

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) Fund reimburses physicians for expenses related to educational courses, meetings or materials, including computer hardware up to a maximum amount each year.

All eligible physicians are encouraged to take advantage of the fund. For complete program guidelines, to apply, or to check your CME balance, visit the SMA website.

Parental Leave Program The Parental Leave Program is available to licensed physicians living and working in a self-employed practice in Saskatchewan. The program provides up to 20 weeks of benefits to a physician who is taking a maternity, paternity or adopted child care leave from clinical practice. The physician will receive 50 per cent of his or her average weekly income earned over the previous six months, to a maximum of $1,300 per week. These benefits may be reduced by benefits or income received from other sources.

Retention Fund Along with the government of Saskatchewan, the SMA has established a physicians’ Retention Fund that provides financial rewards to physicians who practise in the province for extended periods. Physicians who practise in Saskatchewan for a defined period of time will earn annual entitlements that will be paid to them at designated intervals. In order to accumulate benefits, a physician must hold licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan and provide insured clinical services in Saskatchewan that meet the thresholds for eligibility or be in a medical administrative position approved by the Retention Fund board.

CMPA Reimbursement Fund The SMA assists in administering the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Reimbursement Fund, which rebates Saskatchewan physicians a portion of the fees for medical liability malpractice protection. Eligible physicians must be self-employed, meet certain thresholds of activity and not receive benefits from any third party or employer. Physicians must submit a registration form which is available on the SMA website. For more information contact the Membership & Benefits team: Joelle Kostiuk, Coordinator, Membership & Benefits Email: joelle.kostiuk@sma.sk.ca Jodie Munro, Coordinator, Membership & Benefits Email: jodie.munro@sma.sk.ca Sandi Ives, Admin. Assistant, Membership & Benefits Email: sandi.ives@sma.sk.ca Gina Robertson, Admin. Assistant, Membership & Benefits Email: gina.robertson@sma.sk.ca Cindy Anderson, Director, Membership, Benefits, & Insurance Email: cindy.anderson@sma.sk.ca

Dr. Joel Schindel, family physician Comprehensive Indigenous Community Care Clinics

Find out more at www.sma.sk.ca • Application forms for member benefits • Personal fund balances and statements (member login required)

Dr. Mark Brown, family physician Moose Jaw