UCalgary expands Well Doc Alberta program across Canada with $5M commitment

The University of Calgary will expand its Well Doc Alberta physician wellness program nationally, thanks to a $5M commitment from the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management, and Scotiabank. The program—led by UCalgary faculty members Dr Jane Lemaire and Alicia Polachek—offers a variety of resources and supports to ensure that health care leaders proactively promote physician wellbeing. “The vision was always to ultimately provide a pan-Canadian service,” said Dr Lemaire. “It’s so exciting to finally be at the place where that vision takes shape.

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