An electronic version of this letter was circulated September 2024.

I hope this message finds you well.

With a heavy heart, I am writing to let you know that I have made the difficult decision to not return to my family practice at Magenta Health when my leave ends on October 10, 2024. Much of my work outside of the clinic has been in Indigenous health, and after much thought and consideration, I have decided to focus my work in this direction to do clinical and academic work in this space full-time.

It has been a priority for me that despite my changing scope of practice, you continue to receive ongoing care. Since making this decision, I have been actively searching to find the right physician to take over my practice and to help ensure the continuity of your care.

I am pleased to be able to announce the following arrangements:

From October 11 to 16, 2024, my Magenta Health colleagues will provide urgent coverage.
Starting October 16, 2024, Dr. Samuel Markl will permanently replace me and take over my practice.

I am truly grateful to have found Dr. Samuel Markl to take over your care for the long term. Dr. Markl is a fantastic physician and I have every confidence that you will be in excellent hands.

In view of the above, your care will be seamlessly transferred to Dr. Markl on October 16, 2024.

There is nothing that you will need to do differently due to these changes. Just continue to book as you normally would, contact the clinic and your family doctor as you always have. The clinic will be handling all the changes in the background for you, and I’ll be working with Dr. Markl to transfer over your care.

To get to know Dr. Markl a bit better before transferring into his care, please click here to review his welcome letter. Dr. Markl is looking forward to meeting you!

I am sad to say goodbye as I embark on this new chapter in my medical career, and I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for the privilege of having been your family doctor. I wish you all the best and good health.

With heartfelt thanks and warm regards,
Dr. Sarah Park

*** Additional information from Magenta Health ***

The past few years have given rise to more changes in life situations among physicians, just like in the rest of the community. We’re doing our best to arrange a replacement physician where possible - we are grateful that Dr. Markl is available to take over permanently to ensure continuing care.
We would like to kindly note we won’t be able to accommodate requests for a family doctor other than Dr. Markl, inclusive of requests for a female physician, or to switch clinics. There is already a significant shortage of family physicians both in the community and across the country, as well as a very long waiting list of patients attempting to book intake appointments with us.
Should you decide to transfer to a completely different physician outside of Magenta Health, please request your medical records by contacting us directly: https://www.magentahealth.ca/request-for-medical-records