Dear Alberta Resident Physicians,
To all new and current residents, welcome to a new year! I am honoured to serve as your
2026-2027 PARA president. We are coming into this year excited and emboldened to advocate
for you where it matters most.
Our mission is to support you along every step towards independent practice. We have laid out
several key priorities to focus our efforts. We aim to better define resident physicians as a
workforce in the healthcare setting. We will build out stronger systems for reporting agreement
compliance issues, enhance support systems for international medical graduates as a diverse
group with distinct needs, and review all current PARA programming to ensure that our time and resources are going towards high value areas.
We know that meaningful change takes time and we dedicate ourselves to that mission. The
majority of this work will take place in the background while you focus on your training. At the
same time, we will listen to you and meet you where you are; your voice and vision drive us
forward. Your professional needs are our most central priority. We will stand beside you.
Dr. Michael Zeeman
2026 - 2027 PARA President