CMA Health Summit Program

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12:30 – 5:00

Mobilizing change in health care  

Dr. Shazma Mithani, PLI faculty

Physicians and people with lived experience play a pivotal role in catalyzing positive change in health care. Recognizing that advocacy and leadership are critical skills, this course is designed to empower you to proactively inform, shape and influence decision-makers at the local, provincial/territorial and federal levels. Registration opening soon.

Limited spots available.

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7:30 – 8:45

Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00

Welcome and Blessing

Host: Dr. Carl White Ulysse, CMA member

9:00 – 9:15

Opening keynote

Brittlestar

Stewart Reynolds, best known as Brittlestar, makes Canadian news funnier through his podcast, newsletter and videos.

9:15 – 10:30

Panel

Political debate on the future of health care 

With a federal election on the horizon, where do political parties stand on health care reform to ensure every Canadian has access to the care they need?

10:30 – 11:00

Break

Health break and interactive exhibits

11:00 – 12:00

Presentation

Health care as an economic advantage

A high performing health system is critical to our well-being and to the well-being of the Canadian economy. What kind of innovation and collaboration is needed to get there?

12:00 – 12:30

Speed Talks

Why health matters: Personal reflections

If you held the purse strings for health care, how would you invest the money? Physicians and patients each have five minutes to make their case. 

12:30 – 2:00

Lunch

Lunch and interactive exhibits

2:00 – 3:00

Presentations

Indigenous self-determination in health: Challenges, commitment and concrete actions 

On the 10^th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action, progress remains disappointingly slow. How do we accelerate change? This session holds space for Indigenous voices who’ve challenged the status quo to exercise their right to self-determination in health care. 

3:00 – 3:30

Table discussion

In-person reflection on the day’s themes and topics. 

3:30 – 4:00

Break

Health break and interactive exhibits

4:00 – 5:00

Keynote

Radical collaboration: The key to unlocking limitless potential

Anthony Morgan

Collaboration is more important than ever, but not always easy to achieve. Anthony Morgan, science communicator and co-host of The Nature of Things, explores the concept of “radical collaboration,” and how tackling complex challenges collectively can drive transformational change.

5:00 – 6:00

RECEPTION

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7:30 – 9:00

Breakfast

9:00 – 10:15

Keynote and Panel

Future-proofing health care: Navigating the AI revolution with confidence 

AI is already transforming health care – from transcribing patient interactions to interpreting complex medical images. How can providers harness these tools safely, effectively and ethically? And what does the future hold for patients?  

10:15 – 10:45

Speed Talks

Health care 3.0: New professions and empowered patients 

What impact will advancements in technology have on the future health workforce – and the relationship between clinician and patient? Each speaker has five minutes to present their case. 

10:45 – 11:15

Break

Health break and interactive exhibits

11:15  – 12:00

Working Session

Pitching the Minister: An engagement exercise (PART ONE)

LaToia Jones

Political strategist and community organizer LaToia Jones brings her expertise in crafting and executing pitches for a broad range of global initiatives, including gubernatorial races and movement-building efforts. This session will help participants develop clear, concise key messages to drive meaningful improvements in the health care system.  

12:00 – 1:15

Lunch

Lunch and interactive exhibits

1:15 – 1:45

Working Session

Pitching the Minister: An engagement exercise (PART two)

With guidance from Ms. Jones, participants will deliver select pitches to attendees.

1:45 – 2:00

Q&A

LaToia Jones

2:00 – 2:30

Wrap up and Blessing