Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of November 9 – Reflecting on Intergenerational Harm of the Canadian Health Care System / COMP Resident Sub-Committee: Initiatives & Interests Survey 2026-2027 / Celebrating COMP’s Volunteers!

Reflecting on Intergenerational Harm of the Canadian Health Care System
On November 26 at 12:00 p.m. EST, the CWC-IDEA Committee welcomes Nadine McRee for a discussion exploring the history of Indian hospitals, the lasting impacts of systemic health inequities on Indigenous patients and colleagues, and practical approaches to fostering a more inclusive and culturally safe health care system across Canada.

COMP Resident Sub-Committee: Initiatives & Interests Survey 2026-2027
There's still time to have your voice heard! Make sure to complete this anonymous, one-minute survey by November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST to help shape the initiatives, resources, and professional development opportunities offered to the resident community in 2026–2027.

Celebrating COMP’s Volunteers!
In celebration of International Volunteer Year 2026, the latest issue of InterACTIONS shines a spotlight on the dedicated COMP volunteers who generously contribute their time, expertise, and enthusiasm to strengthening the medical physics community. Read on to meet some of these inspiring members and discover what motivates them to give back, the connections they've made, and the rewards of getting involved.

