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.
CMA, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank support the International Congress on Academic Medicine 2024
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), MD Financial Management Limited (MD) and Scotiabank together proudly support the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), taking place from April 12 to 15, 2024, in Vancouver.
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 […]
Accredited Curriculum Coming Soon on Response to the Opioid Crisis
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. The modules are currently available to undergraduate students, […]
ICAM 2024 Program Highlights – Register Now!
We are thrilled to share that registration for the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) 2024 is now open.
Transformative Professional Development Opportunity for Deans & Aspiring Deans
The International Dean Leadership Development Program (IDLDP) is designed to support professional development of Deans of Medicine, Deans of Health Sciences Faculties, aspiring Deans and others in decanal leadership positions around the world. The program includes online facilitated sessions and will culminate with a face-to-face meeting at the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), that […]
Save the Date – CACMS Public Hearing
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. This public hearing will serve as a […]
