News & Events

June 11, 2021

CPSA Amends MCCQE Part II Requirements

In light of the Medical Council of Canada's (MCC) decision to cancel the MCCQE Part II examination, CPSA Council has…

June 11, 2021

Dr. Adil Ladak found guilty of unprofessional conduct...

A hearing tribunal has found Dr. Adil Ladak, a plastic surgeon from Edmonton, guilty of unprofessional conduct for failing to…

Hearing Decisions, Media Release

June 11, 2021

2021 Elections coming this fall

Know what’s happening, when and if you’re eligible to run Preparation for the 2021 Council Election is well underway. Knowing…

Council, June Messenger 2021, Physicians

June 11, 2021

A Message from Your Council President: changing the narrativ...

By Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, CPSA Council President May 28, 2021, was a historic occasion for CPSA’s Council when, for…

Council, June Messenger 2021, Physicians

June 11, 2021

Images from the pandemic’s front lines: how a Calgary phys...

[caption id="attachment_10528" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr. Heather Patterson[/caption] In February 2020, when Dr. Heather Patterson decided she would bring her passion…

June Messenger 2021, Physicians

June 11, 2021

Professional Conduct report June 2021

Dr. Wequar Ahmad found guilty of unprofessional conduct Dr. Wequar Ahmad, a general practitioner from Calgary, was found guilty of…

Discipline Decisions, June Messenger 2021, Physicians

June 11, 2021

Council approves plan for $9 million+ Building Fund...

Fund to support future initiatives and research, plus reduce physician fees in 2022 In April 2021, Council surveyed the profession…

June Messenger 2021, Physicians

June 11, 2021

Medical Matters: the impact of COVID-19 on early career lice...

The past year has been difficult and devastating for many Albertans across all sectors. In this edition of Medical Matters,…

June Messenger 2021, Medical Matters, Physicians