Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians - CAEP

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians - CAEP Leading excellence in Canadian emergency medicine through C.A.R.E.: Collaboration, Advocacy, Research, and Education. Our Vision

Empowered. Connected.

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) is a not for profit member organization that has been educating and advocating on behalf of emergency physicians and their patients for better healthcare since 1978. CAEP is the national voice of Emergency Medicine. We play a vital role in the development of national standards and clinical guidelines, while collaborating with other specialti

es and healthcare groups. Represented. Our Mission

CAEP's mission is to promote the interests of emergency physicians and the specialty of emergency medicine in Canada by:

Advocating for emergency physicians and their patients

Connecting emergency physicians

Leading emergency medicine education

Providing a forum for research in emergency medicine

07/30/2026

Burnout, staffing shortages, and rising patient volumes reflect a system under strain. But they do not have to define the future of emergency care.

Thank you to our CAEP members for advocating for patients, supporting colleagues, and helping build a stronger emergency care system.

πŸ‘‰ Read the EM:POWER report recommendations: www.caep.ca/em-power-the-future-of-emergency-care


πŸ“Ή CP24: CTV National News: Canada's ER doctor burnout crisis reaches a breaking point

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07/29/2026

Helping Canadians breathe easier, one breakthrough at a time. ALK is dedicated to advancing allergy treatment through evidence-based immunotherapy solutions designed to create lasting change for patients.

Learn more: https://www.alk.net/ca

πŸ™Œ A major investment in the future of emergency medicine research.CAEP members Drs. Shelley McLeod, Bjug Borgundvaag and...
07/29/2026

πŸ™Œ A major investment in the future of emergency medicine research.

CAEP members Drs. Shelley McLeod, Bjug Borgundvaag and Catherine Varner are leading the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) in advancing emergency care in Canada and beyond.

Thanks to a transformative $15 million gift from philanthropists Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman, SREMI will expand research to address some of emergency medicine's most pressing challenges, including emergency department overcrowding, patient flow, care for older adults, mental health and substance use, and earlier diagnosis of serious illness.

Thank you to Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman for their extraordinary generosity and commitment to improving emergency care through research and innovation.

Learn more:

πŸ”—www.sinaihealth.ca/foundation/our-stories/news-release-canadian-emergency-rooms-face-critical-challenges-this-15m-gift-will-fuel-innovation-to-help-eds-address-gaps-in-care

πŸ”— www.sinaihealth.ca/foundation/our-stories/behind-the-gift-how-two-philanthropists-transformed-emergency-medicine-research-in-canada

What do summer ED closures say about Canada's health workforce?They are a reminder that workforce pressures don't take t...
07/28/2026

What do summer ED closures say about Canada's health workforce?

They are a reminder that workforce pressures don't take time off. When staffing shortages, vacations, and rising patient volumes collide, already strained emergency departments have little room to adapt.

A recent Ontario Medical Association survey found that 74% of emergency physicians report critical or severe overcrowding, while three-quarters say it impacts their ability to deliver timely care on most or nearly every shift.

πŸ“– Read more: www.cma.ca/about-us/news/system-no-backup-what-summer-er-closures-say-about-canadas-fragile-health-workforce
Canadian Medical Association

07/28/2026

Burnout among Canadian emergency physicians remains alarmingly high.

A new longitudinal study published in CMAJ found that:
β–ͺ️ 65% of respondents reported high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization, or both.
β–ͺ️ Nearly half (48%) have reduced their clinical hours.
β–ͺ️ 1 in 10 have left emergency medicine altogether.

Researchers found that burnout is no longer a pandemic phenomenon. Emergency physicians describe working in a strained health care system, facing increasing patient volumes, staffing shortages, and challenges beyond the scope of emergency care.

Supporting the emergency medicine workforce means strengthening the health care system they work within.

πŸ”— Read the .ca study: www.cmaj.ca/content/198/27/E1055


πŸ“Ή Global News: Survey finds 1 in 10 Emergency doctors leaving job

🌊 Spending time on the water is one of the best parts of summer, but safety comes first. Before heading to the lake, riv...
07/24/2026

🌊 Spending time on the water is one of the best parts of summer, but safety comes first.

Before heading to the lake, river, or cottage, remember:

🦺 Wear a properly fitted life jacket or PFD
🀝 Keep young children within arm's reach
🏞️ Check local water conditions and hazards

Learn more:
πŸ”— Water Safety: childsafetylink.ca/water-safety
πŸ”— Lifejackets & PFDs: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/lifejackets-and-personal-flotation-devices

This water safety message was co-created with the CAEP Pediatric Emergency Medicine Section to help families stay safe all season long.

07/24/2026

β€œEmergency medicine is a humbling specialty.”

According to CAEP member Dr. Prince Asare-Agbo, no physician is perfect, and mistakes are part of the learning process. His advice: trust your clinical judgment, support your decisions with evidence, stay open to feedback, use every experience as an opportunity to grow.

Watch the full Specialty CafΓ© podcast episode from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: https://youtu.be/so6wEGLo53Y

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About Dr. Asare-Agbo: He is a PGY-5 Emergency Medicine resident at the University of Ottawa. He obtained his medical degree at McMaster University, and prior to that completed an Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree at Western University. He is also one of the current fellows in the Acute Care Point-of-Care Ultrasonography fellowship program in Ottawa. His clinical interests include point-of-care ultrasound, regional anesthesia, and toxicology. Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing hockey, travelling, and analog photography.

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative increasingly detected in the unregulated drug supply, presents new challenges for ma...
07/23/2026

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative increasingly detected in the unregulated drug supply, presents new challenges for managing overdose and withdrawal in the emergency department.

A recent CMAJ article, co-authored by members of the CAEP Addiction Medicine Committee, outlines five key takeaways:

1️⃣ Medetomidine is increasingly found in the opioid supply, including 85% of opioid samples recently tested in Toronto.

2️⃣ Suspect medetomidine when opioid intoxication does not respond as expected to naloxone.

3️⃣ Withdrawal can begin within 4-6 hours after stopping use and may cause significant autonomic symptoms.

4️⃣ Treatment typically involves Ξ±-2 agonists such as clonidine or dexmedetomidine, alongside management of opioid withdrawal.

5️⃣ Medetomidine withdrawal can be a medical emergency requiring early recognition and specialist support.

πŸ“– Read the article by Dr. Isabelle Miles et al.: www.cmaj.ca/content/198/26/E1019

07/22/2026

Dr. Brittany Ellis shares why overcrowding happens, how it affects older adults, and why the solution goes far beyond the emergency department.

πŸŽ₯ Watch the full episode on YouTube at .

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07/22/2026

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Learn more: www.caep.ca/em-marketplace-abbott

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