Célébration de l’excellence en responsabilité sociale : l’AFMC, fière lauréate du prix ASPIRE
September 3, 2025. The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is proud to have received the prestigious ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in Social Accountability at the annual conference of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), held in Barcelona on August 26, 2025. The ASPIRE Award for Social Accountability honors institutions that demonstrate comprehensive […]
La Dre Anna Karwowska reçoit le prestigieux Ordre du mérite Francisco Hernández en éducation médicale
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) proudly celebrates Dr. Anna Karwowska, Vice President, Education, as the recipient of the Francisco Hernández Order of Merit in Medical Education from the Pan American Federation of Medical Schools (FEPAFEM). This distinguished honour from FEPAFEM, which represents more than 650 medical schools across the Americas, recognizes Dr. Karwowska’s exceptional […]
L’AFMC et la Fondation Gairdner s’associent pour mettre en valeur la recherche en santé canadienne sur la scène mondiale
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) and the internationally renowned Gairdner Foundation have formalized their partnership to expand opportunities for Canada’s next generation of health researchers and strengthen the country’s leadership in global health innovation. For the past three years, AFMC has proudly hosted the prestigious Gairdner Lectures at the International Congress […]
L’AFMC et l’AMC saluent la souveraineté de l’agrément des facultés de médecine au Canada
Ottawa – September 2, 2025 As we mark the beginning of another academic cycle, the Association of Faculties of Medicine (AFMC) and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) are pleased to celebrate the first medical school year under a fully repatriated Canadian accreditation system. As of July 1, 2025, Canadian medical schools no longer carry American […]
L’édition 2026 du Guide sur les conditions d’admission est maintenant disponible
Applying to medical school is a significant milestone in a learner’s academic journey, but for many, it can also be an overwhelming one. With varying prerequisites, timelines, and selection criteria across the country, navigating the admissions process often means sifting through fragmented information across multiple websites and sources. The result is a complex and time-consuming […]
Le portail étudiant de l'AFMC lance un nouveau modèle pour les stages à option
May 15, 2025 Since 2014, the AFMC Student Portal has served as an important tool for undergraduate medical students seeking elective placements at medical schools across Canada. As the medical education landscape and digital technologies continue to evolve at a rapid pace, AFMC remains committed to maintaining a trustworthy and effective Student Portal platform for […]
Déclaration de l'AFMC sur les réformes américaines relatives à l'agrément des facultés de médecine
May 8, 2025 Social Accountability of Medical Schools According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the social accountability of medical schools is “the obligation to direct their education, research and service activities towards addressing the priority health concerns of the community, region, and/or nation they have a mandate to serve.” Canadian medical […]
L'AFMC se prépare à lancer MEDPREPP : une nouvelle initiative pour appuyer les apprenants en médecine grâce au financement de la Fondation AMC
For immediate release OTTAWA, ONTARIO – April 2, 2025 – The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is proud to announce the launch of MEDPREPP: Academic Medicine Preparation and Pathways, a new comprehensive platform designed to support both Canadian and international medical learners interested in the Canadian medical education system. MEDPREPP will offer […]
L’AFMC procède au lancement de l’Initiative sur la culture de la médecine universitaire : vers une sécurité accrue des prestataires (ICMU-VSAP)
For Immediate Release OTTAWA, ON – April 1st, 2025 – The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is proud to announce the launch of the Culture of Academic Medicine Initiative: Towards Improved Provider Safety (CAMI-TIPS), a transformative three-year project aimed at enhancing efforts to promote Physical, Psychological, and Cultural (PPC) Safety across the […]
L’AMC et ses partenaires soutiennent le Congrès international de médecine universitaire (CIMU) 2025
For immediate release OTTAWA, ONTARIO –March 17, 2025 – The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and partners together proudly support the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), taking place from April 3 to 6, 2025, in Halifax. ICAM is an annual congress of more than 1,500 delegates that brings together leaders in medical education and health […]