Transformative Professional Development Opportunity for Deans & Aspiring Deans
International Dean Leadership Development Program The AFMC International Dean Leadership Development Program is a premier professional development opportunity designed to empower Deans and aspiring decanal leaders in medicine and health sciences across Canada and around the world with the critical strategic skills necessary for global impact within academic medicine. View Program Details […]
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 […]
Getting to know AFMC Board of Directors’ Public Members
The AFMC’s Board of Directors is constituted of 21 Directors including the Deans of the 17 Faculties of Medicine and four public members. By including members of the public on its Board of Directors, the AFMC benefits from the input of experienced leaders that bring important perspectives for the advancement of academic medicine in Canada.
Q&A with new AFMC CEO
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Constance LeBlanc as the new President and CEO of the AFMC with the mandate to continue AFMC’s mission of advancing medical education, research and social accountability in Canada.
ICAM 2024: Bringing together learners and leaders in research and education
Mark your calendar: the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) 2024 will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, from April 12 to 15, 2024.
AFMC Launches the Culture of Academic Medicine Initiative Faculty Action Page
In July 2023, AFMC’s Culture of Academic Medicine Initiative (CAMi) launched its long-awaited Faculty Action page on the CAMi website to highlight initiatives that focus on well-being from the faculties of medicine across Canada.
Academic Medicine’s Responsibility to Advance Planetary Health
Climate change is no longer a looming threat – it is a code red for humanity. The clock is ticking, and we need to act fast to protect our planet and safeguard human health. As healthcare professionals, we have a responsibility to lead the charge towards a healthier, sustainable, and just future for all. This is not just an opportunity, but a moral imperative that cannot be ignored.
AFMC’s Response to Opioid Crisis Project: Advanced Knowledge of Pain & Management of Chronic Pain Modules are now Live
The Response to Opioid Crisis project is excited to announce the launch of two additions to the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada’s PGME curriculum: PGME 6.1. “Advanced Knowledge of Pain” and PGME 6.2. “Management of Chronic Pain”.
The Evolution of AFMC’s Student Questionnaire: Paving the Way for Enhanced Medical Education
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) has long stood as the beacon for collecting and publishing invaluable data on Canada’s medical education system. For over four decades, its data collection initiatives have informed everything from advocacy for unmatched Canadian Medical Graduates to modifying admission prerequisites.
All Schools are Live in the AFMC Student Portal
We are pleased to announce that all Canadian schools of medicine are now live in the Portal offering almost all electives in a limited capacity. AFMC is working with the universities to expand their electives offering for the Fall of 2023.