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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 13h

We’re seeking new members for the Royal College Foundation Board of Directors which funds Fellow-led projects in learning, leadership and community for specialist physicians.

Apply by October 14. Learn more: ow.ly/HFel50Tl6SG

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 23h

Congratulations to our inaugural Royal College staff CEO Award winners joining us this evening: Natalie Solomon, Manonit Gogia, Josée Lavergne and Jill Sarginson. [Absent from photo: Dr. Tanya Horsley]

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations, Dr. Vincent Agyapong, Dr.
Michael Rivers-Bowerman, Dr. Andrew Battison, Dr. Margriet Greidanus and Dr. Prisca Kizito!

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Meet the exceptional recipients of the RCCI M. Andrew Padmos International Collaboration Award, who display leadership in #PGME and residency training abroad: #MedEd #RCGlobal

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Ryan Giroux is the recipients of the 2025 Dr. Thomas Dignan Indigenous Health Award. Learn how he is creating change in #Indigenous child health: bit.ly/4gIhWLz

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Bravo Dr. Donald Boudreau! Royal College President Dr. Marcia Clarke presents Dr. Boudreau with the Duncan Graham Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education: bit.ly/3Iq0XAT #MedEd ##MedEdd#RCAwards

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Michael Rekart is the recipient of the 2025 Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award, for his career dedicated to helping vulnerable populations at home and abroad: bit.ly/48rvDwt

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Bravo to Dr. Sacha Agrawal, the 2025 Royal College/AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award for CanMEDS Integration. Learn about his contributions: bit.ly/3Iq0XAT

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Bravo to Drs. Julie Kromm, Puneet Kapur and Anas Manouzi, recipients of the 2025 Early Career Leadership Awards: bit.ly/48TvcLi

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Who are the 2025 Royal College national award recipients? Learn more about them here: bit.ly/47ezv2y

Announcing the Royal College's 2025 award recipients and Honorary Fellow

The Royal College is pleased to announce this year's recipients of our National Awards and Honorary Fellowship.

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight, we celebrate our 2025 Royal College national award recipients in Ottawa. We’re thrilled to recognize their exceptional #MedEd contributions. Stay tuned as we share photos throughout the night! #RCawards

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

New peer coaching webinar Oct. 15: join leadership coach Melissa Pylypchuk as she explores coaching techniques to support your colleagues time management and priorities. Register: bit.ly/4gUUJ9f #coachin#coachingskills

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

We’re proud to support evidence-informed health policy and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation. 2/2

#MedEd #HealthPolicy #AdvocacyInMedicine #BillS201

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 1d

On Wednesday, Dr. Catherine Moltzan, Hematology Specialty Committee Chair, represented the Royal College before the Senate Committee on Social Affairs to speak on Bill S-201: a national framework for sickle cell disease. 1/2

#MedEd #HealthPolicy #AdvocacyInMedicine #BillS201

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 2d

Applications are open: Join a Royal College committee and help shape the future of medical education! Check out the list of open committees and apply by Nov. 2, 2025: www.royalcollege.ca/en/about/com... #MedEd #MedEd

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 2d

Residents spoke. Changes happened. But there’s more to do. If CBD is part of your training, your voice needs to be part of the next step.

Complete the CBD Resident Pulse Check today - check your inbox for the survey invitation! Survey closes Thursday November 13, 2025 #CBDResidentPulseCheck2025

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chriswatling.bsky.social @chriswatling.bsky.social · 3d

I’m really looking forward to this lecture and hope you will join us!

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 3d

#AI from the physician’s lens – from legal liability to patient privacy – during the Dec. 12 Professor-in-Residence Annual Lecture: Your AI Prescription with international expert Dr. Bertalan Meskó. It's free! Register: bit.ly/4od4SAt

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Melissa Lem @drmelissalem.bsky.social · 3d

Incredibly inspired after witnessing the beautiful, hopeful and resolute energy from health professionals across the country marking Canada's inaugural National Day of Action on Planetary Health yesterday.
@cape-acme.bsky.social @royalcollege.bsky.social @cmadocs.bsky.social
#planetaryhealthday
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Melissa, Providence Health Care CEO Fiona Dalton and PHC Planetary Health Lead RN Raluca Radu planting an Eastern Redbud tree with golden shovels at Holy Family Hospital in Vancouver, BC in honour of Planetary Health Day

Dr. David Suzuki providing opening remarks at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's and CAPE's "National Day of Action on Planetary Health: Education, Practice and Systems Change" webinar

Melissa, RN Raluca Radu, Dr. Maura Brown and Emilie Wang of UBC EnviroMed speaking at an evening sustainability sign-making and speaker dinner event at the UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre in Vancouver, BC

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 3d

We’re seeking new members for the Royal College Foundation Board of Directors which funds Fellow-led projects in learning, leadership and community for specialist physicians.

Apply by October 14. Learn more: ow.ly/HFel50Tl6SG

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 3d

#AI from the physician’s lens – from legal liability to patient privacy – during the Dec. 12 Professor-in-Residence Annual Lecture: Your AI Prescription with international expert Dr. Bertalan Meskó. It's free! Register: bit.ly/4od4SAt

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 3d

How do we create spaces for critical conversations in #MedEd?

Dr. Saleem Razack, Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed and Thirusha Naidu discuss, highlighting the challenges & opportunities in addressing systemic issues within healthcare: bit.ly/4mRp7m8 @thirushanaidu.bsky.social @saleemrazackmd.bsky.social

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International Conference on Residency Education @icreconf.bsky.social · 4d

Time is ticking! It's your last chance to register online for the global #MedEd event of the year.

You have until 11:59 PM ET on Monday, Oct. 6 to register for #ICRE2025: icre.royalcollege.ca/en/registrat...

Browse our program: icre.royalcollege.ca/en/program/2... @royalcollege.bsky.social

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 6d

Last chance to register for Oct. 6 webinar!

Learn how to implement practical solutions to address #climatechange in health care with David Suzuki and other health care leaders: ow.ly/pesZ50WXvcA @cape-acme.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social @courtghoward.bsky.social #MedEd #Med#MedEdspan class="text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400">#MedEdSky

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HealthCareCAN @healthcarecan.bsky.social · 15d

Research is key to a prosperous and resilient future for Canada.

In this uncertain moment, we must commit to supporting Canadian researchers.

Read the Coalition for Canadian Research’s open letter: www.healthcarecan.ca/2025/09/25/c...

#Coalition4CdnResearch #cdnpoli

Coalition for Canadian Research open letter calls on Federal Government to fulfill Budget 2024 research commitments - HealthCareCAN

September 25, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne...

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Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment @cape-acme.bsky.social · 7d

On Oct 6, join David Suzuki & planetary health leaders on practical steps + big solutions to the environment crisis: https://loom.ly/9paSmn8
#planetaryhealthday

@royalcollege.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social

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