NLMA News

2022 NLMA President's Tour

This year, the President’s Tour will use a hybrid approach, with a mix of in-person and virtual meetings. As with previous years, meetings will still be offered based on geographic locations so that physicians have an opportunity to share their thoug... Read More

NLMA Honorary Life Membership Award Call for Nominations

The NLMA Honorary Life Membership Award recognizes persons who have distinguished themselves by their achievements in medicine or an allied science, or who has rendered distinguished service to the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association. Read More

President's Letter: NLMA Opposes Ministerial Regulation Power in Amendments to Medical Act

Yesterday, on behalf of the Board of Directors, I sent a letter to Minister Tom Osborne and Premier Andrew Furey expressing our opposition to the new amendments to the Medical Act which would give the government new powers to set qualifications for t... Read More

Drs. Catherine Donovan, Janice Fitzgerald & Proton Rahman Receive Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

Three physicians are among the eight newest recipients of the province's highest honour. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Dr. Catherine Donovan, and Dr. Proton Rahman were awarded the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador this week for their... Read More

Retroactive Payment Update for FFS and APP Physicians

MCP has issued an update advising that retroactive payments for fee-for-service and alternate payment plan physicians (in disciplines receiving increases under the MOA) are expected to be paid on the October 7, 2022 payment date. These payments will ... Read More