My letter in today's Toronto Star

This is going to get people killed

The six myths of ER crowding

I’m hearing that we should get used to this as ER physician shortages are now becoming more commonplace in our major cities in SK. I’m not getting any sense of urgency in addressing this problem. thestarphoenix.com/news/local-new…

American doctor now working in Canada. His message to his former homeland: Your future doctors are fleeing the U.S. ⁦Canada Healthwatch 🍁⁩ canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/02/23/pag…

This is the thing: no matter how many low acuity patients you divert from the ED, with only SIX beds available, there's still not enough room to see the also-sick people in the waiting room or ambulance. That's why we say that "minor complaints" are Not. The. Problem! CAEP

Saskatoon City Hospital’s emergency department has once again extended its adjusted hours, this time until March 9 based on "physician availability” ER hours have been cut since Feb. 15 for the same reason. #yxe #saskatoon #skpoli ckom.com/2025/02/28/sas…

Today is Match Day! A huge congratulations to our incoming residents—we can’t wait to welcome you as part of the inaugural class at the TMU School of Medicine! Share your match day celebrations with us using #TMUmatch and connect with your fellow residents.

Happy Match Day! Dr. Valerie Mueller, Associate Dean of PGME, congratulates and welcomes our incoming residents to the TMU School of Medicine. We’re so excited for you to join our inaugural cohort—this is just the beginning of an incredible journey!

🎙️ Tune into the inaugural episode of DocTalks as co-hosts Curtis & Chelsea chat with Dr. Heather MacNeil & Dr. Teresa Chan about the evolving role of medical educators, the power of mentorship, and technology’s impact on training future professionals. 🎧 bit.ly/3EbSHTf

The Ontario government is investing $300 million to expand teaching clinics and interprofessional primary care teams across province, including support for TMU’s School of Medicine. torontomu.ca/news-events/ne…

“This is a historic day.” Dean Dr. Teresa Chan shares her excitement and pride as we extend offers of admission to TMU’s inaugural MD class. Congratulations! We can’t wait to meet you this fall.

I've been writing & reporting on issues in Canadian ERs for decades. Going public and suing Fraser Health as Kaitlin Stockton Kaitlin Stockton has done is as admirable as it is absolutely unprecedented. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

Brent Thoma CAEP Kaitlin Stockton It’s sad to see hospitals attack emergency doctors to get provincial kudos from their provinces politicians. This happens everywhere. You can be critical of health care. Just keep it to yourself please. Don’t embarrass the hospital and of course the MOH.

The Saskatchewan Section of Emergency Medicine draws "urgent attention to the concerning pattern of silencing and intimidation faced by physicians who advocate for patient safety and system reform" and in solidarity with Dr. Kaitlin Stockton. Brent Thoma Kaitlin Stockton CAEP

This is an earthquake for Canadian licensure for internationally trained physicians from the 8 countries who can get a license in Alberta without further testing. cpsa.ca/physicians/reg… Huge implications for other provinces, CFPC, and Royal College.