CMA Summit 2019

[A Former User]

Is there a link to submit an application?

[A Former User]

Sorry Claudia,

The application period is over and they are letting people know who they are funding for the August event.

They had hundreds of applications for 50 spots.

ANnette

[A Former User]

Looking forward to attending. Any suggestions where we can all connect Annette?

[A Former User]

Maybe the best idea would be seeing if CMA has an extra room we could use to connect or to sit quietly and talk to one another.

I expect that most speaker sessions will be interesting, however I have often found spots in conference programs where my interest in the topic is a little less. An alternative can sometimes be welcome.

Here are a few more attendees:

Maggie Keresteci

Melissa Jones @MelissaJonesTO

Francine Buchanan @FieryFrancine

Annette

[A Former User]

Good idea. Lets see if they have some space where we can meet. Lets find out closer to time

[A Former User]

Please say hello to Maggie Keresteci! We follow each other on Twitter.

Last year I had an awesome time learning and sharing. A definite highlight was hearing Chris Hadfield speak. I imagine this year will be a stellar line up of speakers.

Amy

[A Former User]

The organizers have set up a space called Grand Central for recharging, connecting with others, small discussions etc

We can meet at Grand Central at break on day 1 during break (10.15-10.45am) or just after the fitness session in the morning at 7.45am.

[A Former User]

I have downloaded the CMA app onto my iPhone, but I can't sign in. I believe we need an email giving us a password, but they aren't out yet (based on an email I got after complaining on Twitter.)

Here's the tweet that gives you the link to download the app yourself. (and make a note of the hashtag tweeters)

Attending the #CMAHealthSummit? Don't forget to use the CMA mobile app for on-the-go access to the meeting schedule, event listing, reminders, floor plans and more!

Apple: http://ow.ly/Jd8Y50vkC11

Android: http://ow.ly/EOfN50vkC12

Annette

[A Former User]

Now that this is in the past I'm curious about what other members thought of the experience.

I also note that they want us to join their doctor-led movement related to the T-shirts they gave out. I don't think this is related to the online discussion forums that they mentioned to us at the conference.

"The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is launching a new public engagement platform: CMA Health Advocates! On the heels of the success of Demand a Plan, as the country prepares for a federal election in the fall, the CMA is dedicated to putting health care back on the agenda.

You can sign up and become a CMA Health Advocate in much the same way you supported Demand a Plan. By providing a few pieces of basic information, you'll be all set! Stay tuned for upcoming newsletters with more information about the issues we're launching with: seniors care, access to care for all and virtual care. To prepare for the future we must think big, aim high, work together and be persistent."

[A Former User]

Hi Annette,

CMA speakers exposed many exciting innovative healthcare strategies and tools. Amazingly innovative digital assistive aids. One big take-away was the need for doctors to permit themselves to think and work in collaborative teams because digital transformation is inevitable and will happen better and faster with a united (team) platform. I keep thinking about Dr. Alessi’s question to doctors: “Are we prepared to give ourselves permission to conceive of medicine without disease.” And that 3 billionaire philanthropists (Bezos, Buffet and Diamond) have formed a company (HAVEN) to do just that. Utopia?