/R E P E A T -- Media Alert - Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti of Alberta Commits to Physician Leadership as the CMA's new President/

CALGARY, Aug. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - The business portion of the Canadian Medical Association's (CMA) annual meeting will culminate today with the inaugural speech of incoming president Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, who will outline how physicians as leaders within health care can help transform the system.

Close to 300 physician delegates have gathered here to attend the CMA's 146th annual meeting of General Council taking place August 18-21 at the Telus Convention Centre. Delegates' motions and the incoming president's inaugural address are among the highlights of the last day of deliberations. The installation ceremony and the CMA's award ceremony will be held in the evening at the Hyatt Regency Calgary. This year, the CMA is recognizing 12 exceptional individuals, including dedicated physicians, talented medical students and outstanding health advocates.

Program highlights for Wednesday, Aug. 21:

8:30 am - 11:50 am
Delegates' Motions

11:50 am - 12:15 pm
Inaugural Address of incoming President, Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti

5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Installation Ceremony and Awards

News conference

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 21
Time: 1:30 pm to 2 pm MDT
Location: Calgary Telus Convention Centre (Macleod E3)
Speakers: CMA President Dr. Anna Reid, incoming President Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, new president-elect Dr. Chris Simpson and Dr. Gail Beck, French spokesperson                                                                                                            

Media members attending in person are asked to register at the media office upon arrival at the Telus Convention Centre (Macleod E2). Reporters will also be able to participate by teleconference by dialing 416-340-2217 / 866-696-5910 (pass code: 9322564)15 minutes prior to the start of the news conference. Instant replay: 905-694-9451 / 800-408-3053 (pass code: 9263362). The news conference will be webcast live at: https://webcasts.welcome2theshow.com/cmapress2013

More details on the CMA's 146th General Council meeting can be found at: http://www.cma.ca/media-guide-gc2013

SOURCE: Canadian Medical Association

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