Physician Input & Engagement

There are many opportunities for physicians to share feedback, participate in decision-making, and contribute to improving healthcare across the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). Explore the opportunities below to learn how you can get involved.

Opportunities to Get Involved

• Department & Division Meetings
  Discuss clinical operations, quality improvement, service planning, and department or division priorities with physician colleagues and leaders.
• Area Appointment & Review Committees (AARC)
  Review practitioner appointment and privileging matters in accordance with the SHA Practitioner Staff Bylaws.
• Area Practitioner Advisory Committees (APAC)
  Provide physician input on practitioner matters, physician engagement, and healthcare delivery within each area.
• Provincial Department Meetings
  Collaborate with physicians across Saskatchewan to discuss provincial initiatives, workforce planning, clinical standards, and specialty priorities. 

Physician Leadership

Physicians also contribute through formal leadership roles, including:

• Chief Medical Officer (CMO) 
• Deputy Chief Medical Officers (DCMOs) 
• Provincial Department Heads (PDHs)
• Area Chiefs of Staff (ACOS) 
• Area Department Leads (ADLs) 
• Area Division Leads (ADivLs) 

External Physician Organizations

• Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA)
  Represents Saskatchewan physicians and collaborates with the SHA and Ministry of Health on physician practice, healthcare delivery, and wellness.