Canadian Medical Association

The Canadian Medical Association (pronunciation: /kəˈneɪdiən ˈmɛdɪkəl əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/) is a national, voluntary association of physicians and medical students in Canada. The association is a not-for-profit organization established in 1867 and it represents more than 85,000 members across the country.

Etymology

The term "Canadian Medical Association" is derived from its founding country, Canada, and its purpose, which is to serve as an association for medical professionals.

History

The Canadian Medical Association was founded in 1867, the same year Canada became a country. It was established to provide a forum for the exchange of medical knowledge and to create a platform for the advancement of healthcare in Canada.

Role and Function

The Canadian Medical Association plays a crucial role in the healthcare system of Canada. It advocates for high standards of health care, promotes the welfare of physicians and patients, and provides leadership in medical education and research. The association also publishes the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), a peer-reviewed general medical journal that disseminates medical knowledge and clinical research findings to physicians and medical students in Canada and around the world.

Related Terms

Physician: A medical professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Medical student: An individual studying medicine at a medical school.
Canadian Medical Association Journal: A peer-reviewed general medical journal published by the Canadian Medical Association.

External links

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Canadian Medical Association