Spring has Sprung | Cherry Monthly March 2025

🌸 Spring ushers in new beginnings and fresh opportunities. Explore what our March Newsletter has to offer for both healthcare job seekers and employers alike.

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By the Numbers

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Partner Spotlight

Is Your Income Protected? The $3.7 Million Question Every Physician Should Ask

As a physician, your income isn't just a paycheck—it's your family's financial foundation. Consider this: the present value of a $250,000 annual income over 20 years, discounted at just 3%, is approximately $3.7 million. Imagine losing even part of that due to an illness or injury.

Choosing the right disability insurance—Canada Life, RBC, or Alberta Medical Association (AMA)—is critical. Each offers unique definitions, benefit structures, and exclusions. For instance, AMA's group policy, while convenient, can alter premiums and coverage definitions with short notice. Are you fully aware of what your policy covers? We’ve compiled an in-depth comparison highlighting key differences you must know. Before deciding or renewing your coverage, invest five minutes to protect millions of dollars in earnings.

Click here to access the full, detailed comparison and ensure you're truly covered. Have questions? We’re here to help—reach out anytime.

Healthcare in the News

⭐️ Read “Health-care groups criticize B.C. budget's unkept promises but express relief over lack of cuts” here
⭐️ Read “Shortfalls in health-care, education and low-income funding among Alberta budget concerns: critics” here
⭐️ Read “Health care advocates need to keep up the pressure on Mark Carney” here
⭐️ Read “Seven health-tech innovations we're following in 2025” here

Upcoming Events

Known for its stunning natural beauty, featuring majestic mountains, vast prairies, and vibrant cities, Alberta boasts a high quality of life and outdoor adventure year-round. Register here

Join more than 1,500 women physicians from across Canada for a can't-miss wellness conference.

Now in its 8th year, the Canadian Women in Medicine Conference has inspired thousands of women physicians to live, love, and heal to their fullest.

Tickets are already 90% sold out! Learn more & Register here

Did You Know?

The average time to fill physician roles is around 12-18 months and other healthcare roles is around 6 months. With the ongoing shortage of many healthcare professionals, recruiting qualified staff often becomes a waiting game.

A few pointers:

ℹ️ Ensure your job posts are informative and competitive: Make sure your postings provide clear details and are competitive with industry standards.

💰 Compensation matters: Research the going rate to ensure your offer is competitive.

👥 Manage your temporary and locum pool: Stay in touch with temporary and locum workers over time—this is a great way to find permanent practitioners.

❓ Ask for referrals: Reach out to former locum workers, temp staff, and your current practitioners—they likely have valuable contacts in their networks

Cherry is also here to help. Post a job on the platform or have us take over your recruitment completely. Connect with us to discuss your recruitment needs. Book a call today!

Tech Partner Spotlight

Ava knows that technology should give time back to physicians, not take it away. That’s why Ava EMR is designed by doctors, for doctors—built to simplify workflows and bring joy back to medicine.

Unlike other EMRs, Ava develops all its features in-house, ensuring a seamless, intuitive experience that works the way you do. From AI-powered tools to effortless charting, every detail is crafted to minimize admin time and maximize patient focus.

Why choose Ava?

✅ Designed for You – Developed with direct input from physicians to streamline clinical tasks.
✅ Seamless Efficiency – Intelligent automation reduces paperwork, freeing up time for patient care.
✅ Reliable & Secure – A trusted and secure system backed by dedicated support.

Experience the Ava effect—where efficiency and freedom meet.

Book a demo today and see how Ava can transform your practice.

Partner Spotlight

AI-Powered Transcription with Industry-Leading Accuracy

Healthcare professionals lose valuable time on documentation—Dorascribe changes that. With 99% accuracy, their AI-driven transcription service ensures precise, efficient, and secure medical documentation, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.

Why Choose Dorascribe?
✅ Affordable Pricing: Plans starting as low as $39/month, making AI-powered transcription accessible to all.
✅ Unmatched Accuracy: Advanced speech recognition delivers 99% accuracy, reducing errors and improving record quality.
✅ Time-Saving Efficiency: Cuts documentation time significantly, allowing more patient interactions.
✅ HIPAA & PIPEDA Compliant: Ensures top-tier security and confidentiality.
✅ Custom Notes: Tailor transcripts to include key details and structured summaries.
✅ Automated Summarization: Generates concise, structured clinical notes for quick review.

To learn more, click here
To connect with Dorascribe click here

Employer Spotlight

Exciting Summer Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals!

Every summer, cadets from across Canada participate in courses at Cadet Summer Training Centres, where they develop leadership skills, resilience, and personal growth.

Join a team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare, ensuring cadets have a safe and successful training experience.

Calian is recruiting: primary care physicians, paramedics, practical nurses, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity to provide meaningful care in a dynamic environment while working in beautiful locations across Canada. These positions offer competitive hourly compensation, flexible summer schedules, and accommodations if required. If you're looking for a rewarding short-term opportunity where you can make a difference while enjoying Canada’s summer landscapes, apply today!

To apply, click here or contact cadets@calian.com to learn more!

Hot Jobs

🍒 Virtual Mental Health Physician
📍 Hello Mental Health - South, Calgary, AB (Remote)
💰 CA $1,200 per day

🍒 Locum Physician Needed (June)
📍 Kipling Heights Medical Centre - South, Etobicoke, ON
💰 CA $1,200 per day

🍒 Nurse Practitioner
📍 Preventous Collaborative Health, Calgary, AB
💰 From CA$125,000 per year

🍒 Nurse Practitioner
📍 Game Day Mens Health, Kelowna, BC
💰 CA$135 to CA$150 per hour; $20,000 signing bonus

🍒 FHO - Family Physician - Financial Incentives available!
📍 Hearst Medical Recruitment Alliance, Hearst, ON
📅 Available from February 9th, 2025

Fun & Games

Inspired by the content in the March Issue of Cherry Monthly, there are 6 words or phrases hidden either horizontally, vertically, diagonally or forward in this word search. Did you find them all?

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DORASCRIBE
CWIM
ALBERTA EVENT