THE LEARNING CENTRE

If the employee handbook answers the "What" regarding your company's culture, the policy manual delves into the "How." Let's elaborate on the benefits of having both an employee handbook and policy manuals.

We live in a time of international mega-corporations, stagnant wage growth, the shrinking middle class, growing distrust in institutions, and concerns about the "1%". At SMP we are a true partner for physicians. We believe that the key to long-term success...

Physicians are entrusted to safeguard the well-being of their patients. While they focus on helping others, it is vital that MDs protect their own peace of mind and their practices through adequate insurance coverage. Normally you wouldn’t start a blog...

Physicians dedicate their lives to providing excellent care for their patients. However, amidst their demanding jobs, it is crucial for them to take the time to understand and manage their own finances. Financial literacy is generally overlooked in...

Are you going to Vascular 2023? Canadian healthcare is entering a pivotal time where the demand and pressure on specialists is growing at an exponential rate. Over the last few years, you may have asked yourself some key questions about your future....

We understand that the transition from sole ownership to a partnership model can be frightening for doctors, and team members alike. It can be an unsettling time with the fear of the unknown.

We know that physicians are more prone to burnout compared to other professions1. Recognizing the early signs of burnout in yourself or your colleagues is critical: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of personal accomplishment....

Every industry has been grappling with the issue of burnout. As described by the Maslach Burnout Inventory, burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of personal accomplishment. Physicians seem to be...

Every practicing physician has thought about retirement, particularly in this unprecedented Covid era. Between 2017 and 2021, there has been a 9% drop in psychological well being. In fact, 49% of working Canadian MDs had “high levels of emotional exhaustion”...