Anniversary Activities

We’re celebrating PARA’s 50th Anniversary with events and initiatives throughout the year. Check back each month to see what’s happening!

This Month: December

12 Days of Giveaways

In celebration of PARA’s 50th anniversary AND the holiday season, we’re thrilled to kick off our BIGGEST Instagram giveaway yet, starting on December 1! For 12 days straight, we’ll be giving away exciting gifts and gift cards every single day, exclusively for our resident physicians! From festive surprises to amazing treats, you won’t want to miss a single draw.

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Donations

This month, PARA has selected donation centers across Alberta to support community organizations that make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and the communities our resident physicians serve:

Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge
Grande Prairie: Northreach Society
Ronald McDonald House Edmonton
Ronald McDonald House Calgary
The Edmonton Food Bank
The Calgary Food Bank

Coming Next Month: January

Time Capsule

PARA will collect items and messages from the 2025/26 cohort to be sealed in a time capsule and reopened in 2031.

Year-Long Initiatives

These activities run throughout 2025–26 and are open to all members:

Conference Sponsorship
Free access to select medical conferences and recorded sessions for all PARA members. Details for each conference will be sent via email throughout the year.

Virtual Panel Sessions
In partnership with the University of Calgary’s Wellness Office, PARA will host panels discussing wellness topics relevant to resident physicians.

Follow the Pens
We’re tracking 50 limited-edition PARA pens as they travel across Alberta. Received one? Share a photo or tag us on socials to enter monthly giveaways.