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Friday, February 3, 2012, Look out for the next issue of the FMRQ Bulletin
The members of the FMRQ's Resident Wellness Committee have drafted a series of articles dealing with distress and psychological harassment in training sites, the role of social media..
Friday, January 27, 2012, Deadline to register for certification exams
The deadline for registering for the certification exams to be held in spring 2012 is 5 pm on February 1, 2012.
Thursday, January 26, 2012, Grant program for research projects on the reorganization of call schedules in an establishment in Quebec
The Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec is today launching a call for candidates for its Grant program for research projects on the reorganization of call schedules in an establishment in Quebec.
Friday, January 13, 2012, The 2012-2015 agreement effective since December 22, 2011
On December 22, 2011, Quebec's Minister of Health and Social Services signed the FMRQ's 2010-2015 collective agreement. That signature meant that the agreement came into effect on that day.
Friday, January 13, 2012, Outside Quebec Career Day - February 16, 2012
The FMRQ's next Outside Quebec Career Day will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Montreal's Mount -Royal Centre from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011, You are leaving on a trip. Do you need travel insurance (e.g. Blue Cross) ?
No, you don't need this type of insurance since your collective plan with La Capitale includes travel insurance, travel assistance and trip cancellation insurance.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, Annual Family Medicine conference
The 2012 Annual Family Medicine Conference will be held November 24 to December 1, 2012, in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, Quebec Career Day - Friday, October 5, 2012
The 17th Quebec career Day will be held on Friday October 2012, at the Montreal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, ALDO-Quebec - Calendar for 2012
Registration is required one month prior to training session...
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, Holidays
Please take note that our offices will be closed from December 22 to January 4, inclusively.
Happy Holidays to all !
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, Year-end Holidays for medical residents
The year-end holidays are nearly upon us, and many of you will want to know which leave you can take...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011, FMRQ Quebec Career Day: October 25, 2011
More than 850 medical residents attended Quebec Career Day 2012
Friday, September 2, 2011, August 26 General Assembly - 1,200 medical residents in white lab coats
Last Friday, August 26, 1,200 medical residents answered the call and—wearing white lab coats and black armbands.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 16-hour call duty: Arbitrator rules in FMRQ's favour
On June 7, 2011, arbitrator Jean-Pierre Lussier handed down his ruling concerning the grievance on 24 hour call duty in an establishment filed in 2007. Finding: an arbitration award in the FMRQ's favour.
Monday, April 4, 2011, Medical residents denounce government attitude in general assemblies
Over the past few weeks, the four medical resident associations have held general assemblies in order to provide updates on the current negotiations
Friday, March 11, 2011, March 9, 2011 Bargaining session
A revised Article 12 and no pay offer, unacceptable.
Monday, February 28, 2011, Support the upcoming generation of doctors www.releveensante.ca
The Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec (FMRQ) today launched an awareness campaign aimed at informing the public of the issues at stake in the negotiations
Friday, February 18, 2011, The PREMs for 2011 in specialties are here!
The regional physician resource plans (PREMs) in specialties for 2011-that is, the positions available for the first year of the 2011-2015 five-year plan-were released at a press conference on Thursday, February 17, 2011 by Minister Yves Bolduc.
Friday, February 11, 2011, Follow the negotiations for the collective agreement on releveensante.ca
In the context of the negotiations for our next collective agreement, we will shortly be launching a viral campaign to promote our main claims.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Outside Quebec Career Day - General Assembly on PREMs, February 10, 2011
Don't miss Outside Quebec Career Day and the General Assembly on PREMs, on Thursday, February 10, 2011, starting at noon.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Pilot project for internal medicine and paediatrics exams
If you are in training in internal medicine or paediatrics, make sure you are quite clear on the exam registration deadlines, in view of the new rules requiring a pass in the written exam before you can take the oral component.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Deadline for program change applications
The deadline for applying to your faculty for a program change is February 4, 2011.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Deadline for applications for additional training
The deadline for submitting your application for additional training is February 1, 2011, for additional training beginning on July 1, 2011.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Deadline to register for certification exams
The deadline for registering for the certification exams to be held in spring 2011 is 5 pm on February 1, 2011.
Sunday, December 5, 2010, Annual Family Medicine Conference, Riviera Maya, Mexico
The 2010 edition of the annual Family Medicine Conference is barely over, and we can already tell you this event was a huge success.
Friday, October 29, 2010, Quebec Career Day - October 29, 2010
Not enough positions for future Medical Specialists
Friday, October 15, 2010, Physician Resources in Specialties
The FMRQ is setting up an ad-hoc committee on physician resources in specialties.
Friday, October 15, 2010, Raising awareness of psychological distress and intimidation
The tour of training programs by RWC members is continuing its visits to postgraduate education sites.
Friday, October 15, 2010, Restrictive permit-resident/moonlighting
All R2s (18 months) in family medicine and R5s and higher in specialties are eligible to obtain a restrictive permit-resident.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Moonlighting - Table of needs posted on our site
Are you available and interested in moonlighting? Consult the table of needs of different Quebec establishments on our Web site home page.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010, R1 Welcoming Day - A huge success
On July 16, 2010, the Federation greeted 375 or so first-year residents at its yearly R1 Welcoming Day at the Belvedere in Montreal's Old Port.
Saturday, July 3, 2010, Writing prescriptions - Procedure
Make sure you follow the rules properly for writing prescriptions for patients who will have them filled outside the establishment.
Saturday, July 3, 2010, R1 Welcoming Day - Friday, July 16, 2010
All R1s are invited to (and released for) R1 Welcoming Day, being held on Friday, July 16, 2010, from 4:30 pm onward, at the Belvedere in Montreal's Old Port
Friday, May 28, 2010, Annual Family Medicine Conference 2010
The next edition of the FMRQ's Annual Family Medicine Conference will be held November 13 20, 2010, at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Friday, May 28, 2010, Grievance on call duty schedules - first witnesses heard
On April 26, 2010, arbitration hearings resumed in Montreal concerning the grievance contesting 24 hour call duty.
Friday, April 30, 2010, Conference - Your Toolbox to start your practice
The Professionals Fund Group and Sogemec Assurance invites you to a conference.
Monday, April 19, 2010, Trauma, the show - Findings of our in-house survey
The Trauma TV show is making waves in some training sites.
Friday, April 16, 2010, Cardiac surgery and other specialties - Shortage of positions in Quebec
The FMRQ condemns the shortage of positions in cardiac surgery, general surgery and urology . . . among other specialties.
Friday, April 16, 2010, Observer position for FMRQ on FMOQ young physicians committee
The FMRQ obtains an observer position on the young physicians committee of the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ).
Thursday, April 15, 2010, Handbook for pregnancy, adoption and parenthood
The Handbook for pregnancy, adoption and parenthood is available on the FMRQ website.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, Resident Day 2010
The Federation will be celebrating Resident Day on Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Friday, March 5, 2010, 2009 tax return time
Now that it is time to send in your individual income tax returns for 2009, some useful information is available on certain deductions...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Contributing in aid of Haitian earthquake victims
We invite you to contribute to aid of Haitian earthquake victims and reconstruction of Haiti.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Dr Amir Khadir's e-petition AGAINST construction of CHUM and MUHC under public-private partnership agreements. Deadline: February 5, 2010
We invite you to consult and sign the petition against the construction of CHUM and MUHC in public-private partnership agreements. To read the petition…
Sunday, January 17, 2010, Family medicine: Positions still available in the 2010 PREMs, and premiums for final-year residents (Premium application deadline: February 28, 2010)
There are still positions available in the 2010 regional physician resource plans (PREMs) for those not yet holding a compliance notice. Also, final-year residents in family medicine have access to premiums for setting up in the regions.
Sunday, January 17, 2010, Moonlighting: Which establishments have needs
A table showing the needs of Quebec establishments seeking medical residents to perform moonlighting is available on our Web site. To consult it …
Sunday, January 17, 2010, Comprehensive accreditation visit of University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine: your participation in the survey is essentia
The comprehensive accreditation visit of the University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine is to take place from April 18 to 23, 2010. Don't forget to complete your questionnaire…
Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Notary column - January 2010
Me Catherine Boily, a notary with Sogemec Assurances, writes a new column: To protect your loved ones, should you designate a beneficiary on your life insurance policy or not?
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Moonlighting at CHUM, MUHC and CSSS de Gatineau - The rules have finally changed
You can now perform moonlighting in any hospital or facility of a health care establishment, provided you are not on rotation in that specific facility, even if the site where you are on rotation is part of a merged establishment, such as CHUM or MUHC.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, France-Quebec professional mobility agreement
On November 27, 2009, the Collège des médecins du Québec announced the signing of a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the National Council of France's Ordre national des médecins and the French Ministry of Health.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Code of Ethics for Medical Residents
You're fed up with having to do call duty to make up for absent colleagues. You feel they don't work hard enough. Consult the Code of Ethics for Medical Residents.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, From residency to practice: your handbook
To help you as you complete your residency, the Federation has drawn up for you a guide presenting all the steps you have to bear in mind as you start out in practice: From residency to practice: your handbook.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 2nd FMSQ Interdisciplinary Education Day
On November 6, 2009, medical residents are invited to take part in the FMSQ's Interdisciplinary Education Day (JFI), being held at Montreal’s Palais des congrès convention centre.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, Influenza A (H1N1)
Latest news concerning Influenza A (H1N1)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, Restrictive permit-resident/Moonlighting
To obtain a restrictive permit-resident, you must send in your permit application along with the form for initial registration on the Collège des médecins membership roll by specific dates.
Sunday, June 28, 2009, Calling all cyclists!
On August 21, 22 and 23, 2009, doctors in Charlevoix are organizing a great health and fitness weekend.
Sunday, June 28, 2009, Moonlighting—Billing in medical subspecialties and Establishments' needs
We remind you that all medical residents holding a restrictive permit or regular permit who perform moonlighting will no longer be able to bill in internal medicine, effective July 1, 2009. For those of you wishing to perform moonlighting during your vacation, don't forget to consult our Table of needs (Tableau des besoins) on www.fmrq.qc.ca.
Sunday, June 28, 2009, Choosing subspecialties
Over the past few months, two new procedures have been adopted with respect to choosing medical subspecialties.
Sunday, June 28, 2009, Medical Council of Canada Exams (MCCQE II)—now mandatory in specialties
All medical residents in specialties will not have to pass the Medical Council of Canada exam (MCCQE II) if they want to obtain a permit to practise in Quebec.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009, Resident Day 2009
On May 28, 2009, the Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec held the 8th Resident Day, acknowledging medical residents' contribution to the health care system.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic
The swine flu, now known as Influenza A (H1N1), continues to be front-page news.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Permit to practise—regular or restrictive-resident
If you are starting your practice on July 1, 2009 or want to begin moonlighting as of that date, you must apply to the Collège as soon as possible.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Medical bursary program 2009-2010
The medical bursary program is offered to clinical clerks and family medicine residents. Deadline for registration is May 31, 2009.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Single permit number for residency and moonlighting
Holders of a restrictive permit-resident must at all times use their new permit to practise number for moonlighting, even when they are on rotation. Otherwise the prescriptions they write will be refused.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Awards by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
The deadline for submissions to the KJR Wightman Award competition in ethics end on April 30, 2009, at 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 2, 2009, College of Family Physicians of Canada Honours and Awards 2009
Forms for the College of Family Physicians of Canada Honours and Awards Program are now available.
Thursday, April 2, 2009, Fellowship in family medicine
The IWK Health Centre offers terminating family medicine residents clinical and research fellowships focussing on care for children, women, youth and families.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, Moratorium on PREMS in Specialties
On February 2, 2009, Quebec's Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services sent a directive to Quebec health and social services agencies, confirming the implementation of a moratorium on regional physician resource plans (PREMs) in specialties until November 30, 2010.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, Moonlightning: Billing for Subspecialties of Internal Medicine
Effective July 1, 2009, medical residents pursuing training in a subspecialty of internal medicine will be limited to billing in that subspecialty alone.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 13th Outside Quebec Career Day: Report card
On February 26, 2009, the Federation held its 13th Outside Quebec Career Day.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, Pay for training Medical Students and Residents
A number of doctors have contacted us to clarify the FMRQ's position concerning pay for training medical students and residents.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, Moonlighting for R6s and higher
An update for R6s and higher in specialties holding regular permits so they can obtain preferential rates for their professional liability insurance from the CMPA.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, Moonlighting - to obtain a restrictive permit - resident
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, Family medicine, a global concern
Last fall, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a report entitled Primary Health Care: Now More Than Ever. To find out more…
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, New studies on medical residents' wellness and working conditions
Researchers are increasingly showing an interest in the difficulties encountered by health professionals, particularly medical residents. Consult the latest papers and presentations on the subject.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, Moonlighting - Establishments' needs posted on FMRQ web site
Consult the table on our home page presenting establishments' needs.
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 13th Outside Quebec Career Day
On Thursday, February 26, 2009, from 1 pm onward, the Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec will be holding its 13th Outside Quebec Career Day. This annual event brings together 50 or so exhibitors from the rest of Canada and the United States.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008, PEMs-PREMs in specialties
If you are completing your residency next June and have not yet started looking for a position, we advise you to start your research as soon as possible.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008, Year-end Holidays
The year-end holidays are nearly upon us, and many of you would like to know which leave they are entitled to take. Details concerning this leaves are described in article 23.05 of the FMRQ collective agreement. Read the following for more information.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008, RCPSC Research awards for residents in specialties
Each year, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) awards two prizes to medical residents in a specialty for research work conducted during residency.
Monday, November 10, 2008, France-Quebec reciprocal agreement on labour mobility
On October 17, 2008, the Collège des médecins du Québec signed an agreement with France's Ordre national des médecins to establish rules and procedures for professional mobility between Quebec and France.
Monday, November 10, 2008, PREMs for 2009 in family medicine - Deadline November 15, 2008
The deadline for submitting your applications for a PREM in family medicine is November 15, 2008.
Monday, November 10, 2008, FMRQ Bulletin - Family medicine: Value added
Don't miss the FMRQ Bulletin on Family Medicine: value added.
Thursday, October 16, 2008, Quebec Career Day 2008: Successful on every front
The 13th edition of the province's most heavily attended medical employment fair, Quebec Career Day, was held on October 10, 2008 : 125 establishments and 700 medical residents came together for the event.
Monday, October 6, 2008, Moonlighting
Monday, October 6, 2008, Meeting with Minister Yves Bolduc
On August 29, 2008, the FMRQ met with Quebec's new Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Yves Bolduc.
Monday, October 6, 2008, Study Day on the future of family medicine
On September 12, 2008, the Federation held its 3rd Study Day on the future of family medicine. The upcoming Federation Bulletin, appearing in mid-October, will be devoted to family medicine.
Monday, October 6, 2008, Telephone consultations and professional liability insurance
If you answer telephone consultations while on call at home, you must follow certain rules in the event of a complaint or legal action.
Friday, June 13, 2008, Program change requests for 2008-2009
If you want to submit a request for a program change during 2008-2009, please consult the schedule below.
Monday, June 9, 2008, Exception Drugs - Coding, the best solution
This past June 2, the Quebec health insurance board (RAMQ) coded an additional 20 or so exception drugs. As prescribers, do you use coding for exception drugs?
Monday, June 9, 2008, Moonlighting
Since March 27, 2008, R2s in family medicine (18 months) and R5s and higher in specialties can perform moonlighting. For further information, read our May-June 2008 Bulletin or contact the Federation.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Castonguay report
On February 19, 2008, Claude Castonguay released the report of the Task Force on the Funding of the Health System which he had chaired. The Federation took part in the Task Force's work, and issued public statements upon the release of the report (press release and opinion letters).
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Pay increase
Effective April 1, 2008, medical residents' pay will be increased by 2%, as will the call duty premium and the chief resident supplements.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Outside Quebec Career Day
On February 21, 2008, the Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec (FMRQ) held its 12th Outside Quebec Career Day, an activity that is increasingly popular with health care establishments from outside Quebec.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Waiver of training
On January 2, 2008, some changes were introduced in the rules for a waiver of training that may be obtained following an authorized absence during residency.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Deadlines for applying for RCPSC exams/spring and fall 2009
To register with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) for the specialty or subspecialty exams, you must complete and submit your application for an assessment no later than April 30 in the year before you plan to take the exam.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, Beware! Temporary/restrictive permits : Restrictions on pratice locations!
We would like to pass on some important details concerning the legal framework governing the services you may provide as holders of restrictive permits from the Collège des médecins du Québec.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) exams / Spring 2008 / May 2, 3 and 4, 2008
Upon the FMRQ's request, the Spring 2008 sittings for the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) exams are to be held the same weekend - May 2, 3 and 4, 2008.
Monday, December 3, 2007, Quebec Career Day 2008 - New date
On October 10, 2008
Monday, December 3, 2007, FMOQ-MHSS Agreement
On November 19, 2007, the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ) and the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS) announced the signing of an agreement on closing the pay gap between general practitioners in Quebec and the rest of Canada.
Monday, December 3, 2007, Health Summit
On November 20, 2007, the Collège des médecins du Québec issued its report on the work of the Health Summit—whose theme was The Health System Is Everyone's Business!—a discussion forum bringing together representatives of 100 or so organizations in the Quebec health care system.
Monday, December 3, 2007, Comprehensive accreditation visit - University of Montreal
From April 13 to 18, 2008, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) will be conducting a comprehensive accreditation visit of the training programs and sites of the University of Montreal medical faculty. In early January 2008, all medical residents in postgraduate education at U of M will be receiving a questionnaire on the quality of training, which they are asked to complete ahead of the comprehensive accreditation visit.
Friday, November 2, 2007, 2008 PREMS in Specialties
The 2008 regional physician resource plans (PREMs) in specialties, in effect from December 1, 2007, are considerably more flexible than the previous PREMs: quotas and moratoriums are abolished, replacement of attrition is authorized…
Friday, November 2, 2007, 12th Quebec Career Day: a resounding success
On October 11, 2007, at its 12th Quebec Career Day, the Federation hosted 652 medical residents …
Friday, November 2, 2007, 2007 Mini-match process for admission to Medical Subspecialties
The Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec is currently conducting a survey of R3s in internal medicine who have applied for admission to a medical subspecialty …
Monday, October 22, 2007, Urgent: 2008 PREMs in family medicine—Applications beign accepted October 15-31, 2007
Family medicine residents seeking positions in the 2008 regional physician resource plans (PREMs), which will be in effect from December 1, 2007, must send their compliance notice application forms to the Regional Department of General Medicine (DRMG) of their choice by October 31, 2007. After that date, only regions that have received fewer applications than the number of positions authorized will be able to accept applications.
Monday, October 22, 2007, Temporary permits for residents in Internal medicine And Paediatrics: Licence from other Jurisdiction no longer required
Since October 12, 2007, all medical residents in internal medicine and paediatrics eligible for “temporary permits” can obtain a restrictive permit directly from the Collège des médecins du Québec, without having to obtain a permit from another jurisdiction.
Monday, October 22, 2007, CAIR 2007 Dr Derek Puddester Award presented to Dr François Bourque
The Canadian Association of Internes and Residents (CAIR) 2007 Dr Derek Puddester Award for Resident Well-Being was presented to Dr François Bourque, chair of the Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec Resident Wellness Committee.
Monday, October 22, 2007, All Advanced Life Support Courses are reimbursed
Under Article 13.04 of the FMRQ's collective agreement, the cost of the BCLS, ACLS, ATLC, APLS, NPLS and ALSO study sessions is reimbursed by the establishments...
Monday, August 27, 2007, Temporary licences for medical residents certified in internal medicine and paediatrics
Collège des médecins du Québec amends its regulations
Thursday, June 28, 2007, Presence of Measles in Québec - Vaccine
Since April 2007, Public Health has reported 14 confirmed cases of measles in the following regions: Montérégie, Montreal, Laval and the Laurentians. These cases are reported in persons between 22 and 39 years old and in persons who are not adequately vaccinated or whose previous vaccination history is unknown. None of the cases had traveled abroad.
Thursday, June 28, 2007, Elections 2007-2008 - Federation's new Board of Directors
On June 8, 2007, FMRQ delegates elected the medical residents who will take on the positions of president, secretary and treasurer on the Federation's executive committee, as well as the chairpersons of the FMRQ's four standing committees.
Thursday, March 1, 2007, New Collective Agreement - Call Stipend from April 1st, 2007
The Federation's new collective agreement is in force since March 21, 2007.
Monday, February 26, 2007, ALDO Quebec - Exam replaced by mandatory Training Session
On December 15, 2006, the Collège des médecins du Québec abolished the ALDO-Quebec exam and replaced it with a three-hour training activity, mandatory for all final-year residents.
Friday, February 16, 2007, College of Family Physicians of Canada
2007 Honours and Awards Program
Friday, January 19, 2007, Bill 33
On December 13, 2006, Quebec's National Assembly adopted Bill 33 - An Act to amend the Act respecting health services and social services and other legislative provisions. As a result of lobbying by the FMRQ, medical residents now have a seat as an observer on the supervisory committees of the DRMGs of the three agencies within whose areas of jurisdiction there are medical schools.
Friday, January 19, 2007, Survey on medical resident distress
A survey on factors generating psychological distress among medical residents is to be conducted in January 2007.
Friday, January 19, 2007, Day of reflection on the future of family medicine in Quebec
On December 1, 2006, the Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec held a Day of Reflection on the Future of Family Medicine in Quebec, bringing together medical residents from every FMU in Quebec.
Monday, November 20, 2006, Notice from the Collège des médecins du Québec
Over the past few months, some notices have been issued by the Collège des médecins du Québec concerning prescription writing, doctors' responsibilities while on call, and the harmonization of exams between the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) and the two Canada-wide colleges, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
Monday, November 20, 2006, Publication of a book concerning distress among physicians and calling for change
La détresse des médecins : un appel au changement (Distress among physicians: a call for change) exposes the experience of distress and burnout in Quebec's health care world.
Thursday, November 16, 2006, University of Montreal survey on medical resident distress
In the coming months, the Federation will be co-operating with the University of Montreal psychology department in conducting a survey on the factors behind the psychological distress found in training sites.
Thursday, November 16, 2006, Bill 33
On October 17, 2006, the Federation took part in hearings of the Social Affairs Committee reviewing Bill 33 - the Act to amend the Act respecting health services and social services and other legislative provisions.
Thursday, November 16, 2006, Recourse following adoption of Bill 142 - FMRQ collective grievance
On October 18, 2006, the Federation filed a collective grievance to obtain a salary adjustment equivalent to 4.6% of medical residents' salaries.
Thursday, November 16, 2006, FMSQ pressure tactics
On October 12, 2006, the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ) announced that its members were withdrawing from unpaid activities, including teaching of medical residents. In order to safeguard the quality of postgraduate education, the FMRQ has taken a number of steps.
Monday, November 6, 2006, Rotations outside Canada/MANDATORY professional liability insurance
Any medical residents wishing to perform rotations outside Canada must obtain approval from their program directors and the Collège des médecins du Québec for their rotations to be included in their training and for them to be covered by professional liability insurance specific to those rotations.
Friday, July 14, 2006, Important notice to all residents who have performed centralized medical training rotations in the regions
Please take note that your applications for reimbursement for the 2005-2006 academic year must be made by August 30, 2006.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006, Retroactivity payment
That's it ! The agreement concerning payment of a pay increase retroactive to July 1, 2003, has been signed by the Minister of Health and Social Services, so establishments can, as of July 8, 2006, send residents their back pay.
Friday, June 9, 2006, July 1, 2006, Holiday for medical residents
Residents' academic year runs from July 1 of one year to June 30 of the next. This year, many hospitals have chosen June 30 to replace the Canada Day holiday, which falls on a Saturday.
Monday, May 15, 2006, Guaranteeing Access: Meeting the Challenges of equity, efficiency and quality
On May 18, 2006, the President and the Executive Director of the FMRQ participated in the parliamentary committee concerning the study of the white paper entitled : Guaranteeing access: a challenge of equity, efficiency and quality.
Monday, May 15, 2006, New fee structure at the Collège des médecins du Québec
Effective since April 1 2006
Friday, April 28, 2006, Confirmation of 2% pay increase, retroactive to July 1, 2003
The Fédération des médecins résidents du Québec is pleased to advise you that the FMRQ and the Ministry of Health and Social Services have reached an agreement in principle concerning payment of a 2% pay increase, retroactive to July 1, 2003, pursuant to the trailer clause in our collective agreement.
Monday, April 10, 2006, 2% pay increase from April 1, 2006
Salaries, along with chief resident and assistant chief resident premiums (bonuses), rose by 2% on April 1, 2006.
Thursday, March 2, 2006, MHSS decentralized training program/Rotations
Reimbursement of travel, accommodation and living expenses
Thursday, March 2, 2006, Shared exams and harmonization in specialties
Update from the Collège des médecins du Québec
Wednesday, March 1, 2006, Special Legislation (Bill 142)
· Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ) supports medical residents
· General information meeting on special legislation
· FMRQ files complaint with labour relations board
Friday, February 10, 2006, Welcome to the FMRQ's new Web Site!
For more, better structured, easily accessible information.
Friday, February 10, 2006, Parental leave
Medical residents benefit from the new Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) and FMRQ parental leave
Friday, February 10, 2006, Special legislation (Bill 142)
Medical residents are among the 510,000 employees covered by this legislation
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