The revelation came as junior doctors were balloted for strike action over pay.
Nominations for the SNP leadership contest opened in the middle of February.
A freedom of information request by Scottish Labour showed 17 diary meetings were cancelled between February 20 and 27.
Labour MSP Jackie Baillie said: "Humza Yousaf ditched important ministerial appointments in order to campaign for the office of first minister.
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