The AFMC Awards recognize and celebrate distinguished individuals for their leadership, excellence, and achievements in academic medicine.

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AFMC, the academic partner for Canada’s faculties of medicine.

Through our collective leadership and advocacy, we achieve excellence in education, research, and social accountability for the health of all Canadians.
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ICAM is fast approaching

The International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) will be the place for the academic medicine community to meet, network with, and develop new relationships and collaborations with colleagues from around the world. Registration is open for ICAM 2023.
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AFMC is the source of information regarding physician inflow and output through Canada’s undergraduate and postgraduate training system.
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AFMC has plenty of resources available to students, residents and faculty
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AFMC, the academic partner for Canada’s faculties of medicine.

Through our collective leadership and advocacy, we achieve excellence in education, research, and social accountability for the health of all Canadians.
Black and grey topographic pattern

ICAM is fast approaching

The International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) will be the place for the academic medicine community to meet, network with, and develop new relationships and collaborations with colleagues from around the world. Registration is open for ICAM 2023.
Two people looking at data on a screen.

Looking for data?

AFMC is the source of information regarding physician inflow and output through Canada’s undergraduate and postgraduate training system.
Man looking at a library shelf

Searching for documents, reports or information?

AFMC has plenty of resources available to students, residents and faculty

What we do at AFMC

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada represents Canada’s 17 faculties of medicine. Learn more about how we support medical schools and learners.

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Through our collective leadership and advocacy, we will achieve excellence in education, research and care for the health of all Canadians.

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The legacy of AFMC is built on the commitment of our faculties of medicine to serving the needs of Canadians, to leading innovation in medical education and health research.

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AFMC strives for excellence in medical education and research by fostering collective action and supporting national initiatives.

Our Priorities

Social Accountability. Research. Education.

Our priorities with outcomes and actions related to social accountability, research, and education are anchored by our values of collaboration, engagement, equity, innovation, and integrity.

Resources

AFMC has numerous resources and reports available to learners along the continuum of medical education as well as faculty members and staff.

Data

With over 40 years of data holdings on medical education, AFMC is the source of information regarding the training of physicians in Canada. We are in a unique position to assist provincial and federal governments in providing recommended solutions to address the current shortages facing the physician workforce in Canada.

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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and information related to projects, events, research, awards and more.

CMA, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank support the International Congress on Academic Medicine
March 10, 2023
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), MD Financial Management and Scotiabank together proudly support the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), taking place Apr. 13–18, 2023, in Quebec City. ICAM is one of several initiatives that comprise the 10-year, $115 million commitment to supporting the medical profession and advancing health in Canada.
AFMC selects new President and CEO
February 28, 2023
The AFMC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Constance LeBlanc as President and CEO of the AFMC effective July 1st, 2023. For over 75 years, the AFMC has served as the voice of Academic Medicine in Canada and the Board is confident Dr. LeBlanc will continue to advance the AFMC’s mission.