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SMA presents 2026 awards, recognizing leadership and service
SMA presents 2026 awards, recognizing leadership and service The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) presented Leadership Awards in four categories during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the SMA’s 2026 Fall Representative Assembly in Regina. The SMA also presented the Board of Directors Appreciation Award to Dr. Andre Grobler. The awards were presented by SMA President Dr. Carla Holinaty and Vice-President Dr. Geetan Chandran. The recipients of Leadership Awards are: Photos from (L-R): Dr. Jess Melle, Dr. Ankit Kapur, Shawn Silver and Dr. Andre Grobler receiving their awards from SMA President Dr. Carla Holinaty Dr. Jess Melle honoured with the
Dr. Rizki Ibrahim receives 2026 SMA Service Award
Dr. Rizki Ibrahim receives 2026 SMA Service Award For more than 40 years, Dr. Rizqi Ibrahim has been a dedicated leader, advocate, and trusted voice within the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA). Through decades of service to the association and the medical profession, Dr. Ibrahim has helped shape policy, strengthen physician representation, and support the delivery of high-quality primary care across the province. Dr. Ibrahim is the recipient of the SMA’s 2026 Service Award. His record of service to the SMA is both extensive and impactful. “Looking back, I would do it all over again,” said Dr. Ibrahim. “Even if they
SMA honours Saskatoon family physician Dr. Jonathan Hey as 2026 Physician of the Year
SMA honours Saskatoon family physician Dr. Jonathan Hey as 2026 Physician of the Year “I am surprised but extremely honoured to receive this award from the SMA and it is a highlight of my career, said Dr. Hey. “Having said that, I am well aware that I have not got where I am today without the hard work and expertise of my colleagues and in particular the support and sacrifice of my entire family.” Dr. Hey has been honoured as the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) 2026 Physician of the Year. He received the award at a ceremony held Oct. 30
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Innovation Fund Job Opportunities
The Fund approved 34 medical clinics from across Saskatchewan, whose projects aim to meet unique needs of Saskatchewan communities and build the foundations for family physician-led, team-based care.
Projects supported by the Innovation Fund are driving change in family physician clinics across Saskatchewan and opening the door to new career opportunities.
Patient’s Medical Home
Saskatchewan’s healthcare system is evolving to ensure that every resident has access to comprehensive, tailored, high quality, team-based primary care through the development of Patient’s Medical Homes (PMH) in Health Networks. PMHs are family medicine clinics that provide patients with longitudinal or continuous care across all life stages and are supported by a connected, interdisciplinary care team.
Patient Rights & Responsibilities Poster
The SMA and CPSS have developed a resource poster for Saskatchewan Physicians to hang in their offices to help patients, physicians and staff understand patient rights and responsibilities. This poster will help physicians navigate disruptive patient behaviours, and an invitation for patients to better understand what is expected of them and their physician.