Dear (insert Manager’s name): 

I am seeking approval to attend the 2026 Canadian Society of Physician Recruitment (CaSPR) Conference, to be held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from May 3-5, 2026. This national conference is the primary professional forum for physician recruitment leaders across Canada and directly supports our organization’s priorities related to workforce stability, recruitment efficiency, and physician retention.

The 2026 conference theme, Innovation in Recruitment, focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies that address today’s most pressing physician workforce challenges. Sessions are designed to deliver actionable insights that can be immediately applied to improve recruitment outcomes, reduce time-to-fill, strengthen physician engagement, and support long-term retention—key drivers of both service continuity and cost containment.

Conference content will focus on:

• Anticipating future physician workforce trends to support proactive planning

• Leveraging AI and digital tools to improve recruitment efficiency and reach

• Applying proven strategies from other talent-constrained industries

• Strengthening community and organizational branding to attract next-generation physicians

• Improving retention through better candidate experience and engagement

• Using data from medical learners and early-career physicians to inform recruitment decisions

• Positioning physician recruitment as a strategic leadership function within health systems

The cost of attendance represents a modest investment relative to the financial and operational impact of physician vacancies, locum reliance, and recruitment delays. Participation will provide access to national benchmarking, best practices, and peer learning that support more effective use of recruitment resources.

Following the conference, I will provide a concise summary of key takeaways and recommendations, with a focus on practical strategies that can be implemented to strengthen our recruitment and retention efforts and maximize return on investment.

Thank you for considering this request. I would be pleased to provide additional details regarding costs, expected outcomes, or alignment with organizational priorities.

Sincerely,

Insert Name 

Estimated Budget Template: