Our commitment to putting physicians first

Physicians and medical learners have struggled with burnout and depression, and the pandemic is making it worse.

Together, we’re addressing this issue with impact, immediacy and staying power. That’s why we’ve pledged $115 million over 10 years to support a vibrant medical profession and a healthy population with a focus on physician health and wellness.

The Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank share a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude for physicians across the country.

We’re committed to putting physicians first.

Here are some of the initiatives made possible by this collaboration.

Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario

To support the BPAO’s efforts to champion equitable representation and promote the wellbeing of Black physicians across the province and Canada.

Canadian Conference for Physician Health

Gold sponsor for Physician Wellness Conference 2019-2021

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Student, resident and physician scholarships and awards

Code Life Ventilator Challenge

Two-week global innovation challenge to design a simple, low-cost ventilator

College of Family Physicians of Canada

Student, resident and physician scholarships and awards

Doctors Manitoba

Three-year pilot to create Communities of Practice to help eliminate barriers to physician health and wellness

National Specialty Societies

Physician Health and Wellness Programs

National Specialty Societies and Representative Groups

Physician support during COVID-19

New Brunswick Medical Society

Two physician health and wellness initiatives (one-on-one counselling and peer counselling)

Provincial & Territorial Medical Associations and Representative Groups

Physician support during COVID-19

Well Doc Alberta

Building a centralized portal for resources on physician wellness

Wellness Support Line

Specialized support line will provide 24/7 mental health support and counselling to physicians, residents, medical students and their immediate families

Supporting the unique needs of physicians

The Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank are committed to supporting the unique needs of physicians.
Learn more about how our partners' offerings help achieve this.

Learn more about how the CMA supports physicians and advances health.

Learn more about Scotiabank’s banking solutions and the
Scotiabank Healthcare+ Physician Banking Program.

Scotiabank, MD Financial Management, and the Canadian Medical Association are firmly committed to supporting the medical profession and advancing health in Canada. As proof of this commitment, and in collaboration with the CMA and MD, Scotiabank is investing $115 million over 10 years to support physicians and the communities they serve across Canada.