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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 17h

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 · 20h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

#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 · 1d

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.
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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

#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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

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 · 13d

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 · 5d

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

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

Together with @cape-acme.bsky.social , we are excited to announce a webinar hosted by David Suzuki and health care leaders on how you can address sustainability in your work. Join us Oct. 6. Register: ow.ly/pesZ50WXvcA @drmelissalem.bsky.social @courtghoward.bsky.social

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 7d

Why should specialists explore international work throughout their careers? Royal College Fellow Dr. Kent Stobart shares how his experience working abroad provides exposure to #PGME innovations and partnerships: bit.ly/46VBV58 #RCGlobal #MedEd

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Saleem Razack @saleemrazackmd.bsky.social · 9d

This was another healing and transformative conversation for me. I do hope you give it a listen!

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 9d

Don’t miss this powerful conversation on the intersections of anti-Indigenous and anti-Black racism in medical education with guests Dr. Lisa Richardson and Dr. Natasha Johnson: #[bit.ly/46J6VVQ
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 8d

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we invite you to explore our new online module - Walking Together: Understanding Indigenous Health.

Examine the the systemic factors that underpin health inequities faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada : ow.ly/FnKy50W7JK5

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 8d

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Chris Watling, Royal College CEO, recognizes the importance of remembrance and learning, and emphasizes the urgent need for #reconciliation: #[bit.ly/4mG4zgo @chriswatling.bsky.social #NDTR #I#NDTRn#Indigenoushealth

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Craig Ceppetelli @ceppmeded.bsky.social · 12d

Incredible accomplishment!! It was great to visit IAU this week to celebrate with the team!
Thank you to all. Onwards and upwards we go!

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University—its Surgical Foundations, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics residency programs are now Royal College accredited. Learn more: bit.ly/3W8O2qh #RCGlobal #MedEd #PGME

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 9d

Don’t miss this powerful conversation on the intersections of anti-Indigenous and anti-Black racism in medical education with guests Dr. Lisa Richardson and Dr. Natasha Johnson: #[bit.ly/46J6VVQ
@johnsontasha848.bsky.social @saleemrazackmd.bsky.social

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 9d

Two specialists – Drs. Matthieu Touchette and Stephan Williams – will be speaking about #sustainability in health care and what you can do for the planet and your patients in Oct. 6 webinar hosted by David Suzuki.

Register: ow.ly/pesZ50WXvcA @cape-acme.bsky.social #climatecha#climatechangeh#planetaryhealth

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 12d

October 6 is the the first ever National Day of Action on Planetary Health. Learn how to implement practical solutions to address climate change in health care in webinar hosted by David Suzuki: ow.ly/pesZ50WXvcA
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University—its Surgical Foundations, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics residency programs are now Royal College accredited. Learn more: bit.ly/3W8O2qh #RCGlobal #MedEd #PGME

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 14d

Survey: tell us how artificial intelligence is impacting you as a trainee or as a specialist.

We’re asking Fellows and residents to share their experiences to inform our AI Strategy in specialty medicine training and practice: #[bit.ly/3KjkSC7

Deadline Oct. 4, 2025.

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 15d

Learn how to implement practical solutions to address #climatechange in health care.

Register for the Oct. 6 webinar hosted by 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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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 16d

New: Equity on Life Support podcast - join Dr. Saleem Razack as he delves into into the evolution of health equity in medical education with Dr. Saroo Sharda: bit.ly/46oGW5C

@saleemrazackmd.bsky.social #MedEd #equity

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada @royalcollege.bsky.social · 16d

Dr. Gigi Osler was our 2024 Professor-in-Residence providing insight into #advocacy in medicine.

Hear her speak on how and what each person can do every day to enact change at #ICRE2025's award dinner.

Register by Oct. 6: icre.royalcollege.ca/en/registrat... #MedEd @senatecanada.bsky.social

International Conference on Residency Education @icreconf.bsky.social · 16d

The Honourable Doctor Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler, MD, FRCSC, will deliver the keynote speech during the International Residency Education Awards dinner on Nov. 1 in Quebec City. Join us as we celebrate award winners and hear Dr. Osler speak on advocacy: icre.royalcollege.ca/en/registrat...

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