Dr. Joseph LeBlanc named Vice-President, Social Accountability of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, PhD, as the organization’s new Vice-President, Social Accountability. Joseph is the Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion and Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health at NOSM University, roles that he will continue to hold concurrently with his work at AFMC. He is […]
R1 Match – Virtual Interviews
August 26, 2024 The AFMC Board has confirmed that, going forward, interviews for the R1 Match shall continue in the virtual format. This is in keeping with previously approved motions for virtual interviews in the Medicine Subspeciality Match, Pediatric Subspeciality Match, Family Medicine and Enhanced Skills Match.
Update on Tender Process for Resident Matching Services
July 18, 2024. The AFMC is moving to the next step in its tender process for resident matching services. The Tender Selection Committee has been formed and will begin meeting in August 2024 to shape the request for proposals (RFP). The Committee consists of 19 members: nine learners, four members of the AFMC Board of […]
Statement on Tender Process for Resident Matching Services
The AFMC exists to support Canada’s Faculties of Medicine and the learners within them. The AFMC takes great pride in carrying out this mandate with care – including the important role of overseeing the system by which medical students are matched with residency positions across the country. The AFMC acknowledges how critical a high functioning […]
AFMC welcomes Dr. Nicole Redvers as New VP Research
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is delighted to welcome Dr. Nicole Redvers as the organization’s new Vice President, Research. Dr. Redvers, ND, MPH, DPhilc, is a member of the Denı́nu Kų́ę́ First Nation (Northwest Territories) and is an Associate Professor, Western Research Chair, and Director of Indigenous Planetary Health at […]
AFMC Response to the Federal Budget
On the heels of its very successful international congress in Vancouver, the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) watched with interest as the federal budget was announced last Tuesday. The AFMC celebrates the investments made in areas connected to the social determinants of health, such as housing, youth mental health, and a national school food program.
Accredited Opioids Curriculum Launches This Month
In January 2021, the AFMC launched a national, bilingual, comprehensive and competency-based curriculum for medical graduates, residents and practicing physicians interested in pain management and substance use. The evidence-based training aims to fill gaps in educations programs across Canada, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pain. Free modules are available online to undergraduate students, post-graduate students, […]
Advancing Black Health and Equity: AFMC’s Commitment to Action
February is Black History Month and the AFMC is proud to acknowledge and honour the important work being undertaken by our members in the field of Black health.
CACMS Public Hearing & Consultation
As part of its dedication to continuous quality improvement of undergraduate medical education, the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) is pleased to announce that it will hold a public hearing at the International Conference on Academic Medicine, taking place April 12-15, 2024, in Vancouver, BC.
Patient-Physician Partnership Toolkit to help address the opioid crisis
The AFMC Response to Opioid Crisis Project launched the Patient Physician Partnership Toolkit in early 2023 in partnership with the Center of Excellence on Partnership with Patients and the Public (CEPPP). In working with patient subject matter experts (SMEs) from CEPPP, we developed a Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) curricula on […]
