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Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS)

The national representative body for medical students in Canada.

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08/04/2026

🇨🇦🇰🇿 Meet CFMS-Canada’s delegation representing Canada at the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) August Meeting 2026 held in Astana, Kazakhstan from August 1–7, 2026.

Our mighty team of student leaders will be contributing to a variety of standing committees within the federation focusing on topics including health systems sustainability, exchange contract signing, financial equity, research integration, and health leadership. Their presence ensures that Canadian voices are heard in global discussions and that our domestic initiatives are shared with the international community.

📝 As part of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) Global Health Program, each delegate will complete a post-meeting report to share key lessons, advocacy wins, and insights with the broader CFMS family 🌎✨

🍁Director of Global Health/NMO President: Jenny Xinye Hu (McMaster ’26)
🍁National Officer of IFMSA/VP External Affairs: Akanksha Guleria (McMaster ’27)
🍁National Exchange Officer: Jeremiah Philips (Dalhousie ’27)

👥 General Delegates:
Hareth Al-Hellawi (UManitoba ’29)
Zeynep Cildir (UOttawa ’29)
Cody Zaporzan (UManitoba ’29)

CFMS Global Health Program
[email protected]

07/27/2026

AGM is just right around the corner!

The CFMS AGM is happening this coming September 25th & 26th in Kingston, Ontario. All information can be found on our website at https://www.cfms.org/agm-2026 including hotel info with a special group rate discount!

Registration link can be found through the link in our bio. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
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L'assemblée générale annuelle approche à grands pas !

L'assemblée générale annuelle de la CFMS se tiendra les 25 et 26 septembre prochains à Kingston, en Ontario. Vous trouverez toutes les informations nécessaires sur notre site web à l'adresse https://www.cfms.org/agm-2026, y compris les informations sur l'hébergement avec un tarif de groupe préférentiel !

Le lien d'inscription est disponible dans notre biographie. Nous avons hâte de vous y retrouver !

07/14/2026

In this episode, Kevin Won of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Erin Brown, a plastic surgeon and professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Brown discusses his philosophy on the importance of research in medicine, which includes his experience completing a PhD in neuroscience prior to medical school. He also speaks about the role of mentorship throughout medical training and the various national and international research collaborators and colleagues he met along the way.
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Dans cet épisode, Kevin Won, animateur du podcast « CFMS Research in Medicine », s'entretient avec le Dr Erin Brown, chirurgien plasticien et professeur à l'Université de Colombie-Britannique. Le Dr Brown expose sa philosophie sur l'importance de la recherche en médecine, en évoquant notamment son expérience de doctorat en neurosciences, qu'il a obtenu avant d'entamer ses études de médecine. Il aborde également le rôle du mentorat tout au long de la formation médicale, ainsi que les différents collaborateurs et collègues de recherche, tant nationaux qu'internationaux, qu'il a rencontrés au cours de son parcours.

07/09/2026

The CMA is looking for medical students who are interested in participating in a virtual, one-hour focus group next week. Absolutely no experience is required to participate (non-members are also welcome!) and the informal, small group-setting discussion is being led by a third party (Abacus). The CMA is looking to understand the existing value of membership and test new potential ideas (i.e., what might be most impactful to medical students moving forward). The virtual focus group is taking place on July 15th from 5:30-6:30 pm ET, other time zones are listed below:

Newfoundland Time (NT): 6:00 PM
Atlantic Time (AT): 5:30 PM
Eastern Time (ET): 5:30 PM
Central Time (CT): 4:30 PM
Mountain Time (MT): 3:30 PM
Pacific Time (PT): 2:30 PM

If you would like to participate please email Emily Shevell from Abacus directly ([email protected]) by July 13th, EOD. Spaces are limited.
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La CMA recherche des étudiants en médecine souhaitant participer à un groupe de discussion virtuel d’une heure la semaine prochaine. Aucune expérience n’est requise pour y participer (les non-membres sont également les bienvenus !) et cette discussion informelle, en petit comité, sera animée par un organisme tiers (Abacus). L'AMC souhaite évaluer la valeur actuelle de l'adhésion et tester de nouvelles idées potentielles (c'est-à-dire ce qui pourrait avoir le plus d'impact pour les étudiants en médecine à l'avenir). Le groupe de discussion virtuel aura lieu le 15 juillet de 17 h 30 à 18 h 30 (heure de l'Est) ; les autres fuseaux horaires sont indiqués ci-dessous :

Heure de Terre-Neuve (NT) : 18 h 00
Heure de l’Atlantique (AT) : 17 h 30
Heure de l’Est (ET) : 17 h 30
Heure du Centre (CT) : 16 h 30
Heure des Rocheuses (MT) : 15 h 30
Heure du Pacifique (PT) : 14 h 30

Si vous souhaitez y participer, veuillez envoyer un e-mail directement à Emily Shevell d’Abacus ([email protected]) avant la fin de la journée du 13 juillet. Les places sont limitées.

07/06/2026

We are excited to announce two upcoming webinars for all new-to-practice physicians, hosted by Dr. Suzanne Strasberg!

Drawing on her extensive experience in physician leadership, health policy, and practice management, Dr. Strasberg leads this new series to give new physicians straightforward, practical guidance. Her real-world insights will help you start strong and build a sustainable, successful career and a practice that truly works for you.

The two free webinars are being offered on July 9th & 16th - RSVP information is below:

Webinar 1 - Thursday, July 9 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET (Open to all)
Your First 90 Days of Practice in Ontario

You will learn:

The business of medicine, making the shift between residency to leading a medical practice

Essential practice initiation

Workflows and billing habits to prevent administrative burnout

Owning your financial health and the cost of underbilling

How to avoid common claim rejections

Helpful resources

Webinar 2 - Thursday, July 16 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET - (Specifically for Primary Care Physicians)

Building Your Primary Care Practice: Practice Models and Career Paths in Ontario

You will learn:

Navigating complex primary care models in Ontario

Demystifying after-hours and weekend obligations

Choosing practice models and career paths right for your lifestyle and goals

Billing mechanics and claims in practice

Practical decision-making support to jumpstart a successful practice

Registration for the webinars is now open and can be found via the CFMS linktree in our bio. Take advantage of this great opportunity and set your future up for success!

This webinar series is provided at no cost for new-to-practice physicians by Dr.Bill, Canada’s largest standalone billing platform.

07/03/2026

Register now for the Colloquium on the Black Patient in Dermatology – August 8, 2026 taking place virtually from 10am-1pm EST.
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Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant au colloque consacré aux patients noirs en dermatologie, qui se tiendra le 8 août 2026 en ligne, de 10 h à 13 h (heure de la côte Est).

06/29/2026

We're so excited to be hosting our Annual General Meeting in Kingston, ON this September 25th & 26th!

Registration is now open! The first 50 people to register will receive a special early bird discount. Links to register can be found in our bio.

More details about the agenda and event space will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

We can't wait to see you this September!
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Nous sommes ravis d'organiser notre assemblée générale annuelle à Kingston, en Ontario, les 25 et 26 septembre prochains !

Les inscriptions sont désormais ouvertes ! Les 50 premières personnes à s'inscrire bénéficieront d'une réduction spéciale pour inscription anticipée. Vous trouverez les liens pour vous inscrire dans notre bio.

De plus amples informations concernant l'ordre du jour et le lieu de l'événement seront bientôt disponibles. Restez à l'écoute !

Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver en septembre !

06/26/2026

✨ What a night of inspiration, innovation, and celebration.

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) was honoured to join the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in Calgary to celebrate the 2026 Laureates and Medical Student Award recipients from across Canada. 🇨🇦🏅

Hearing the stories, accomplishments, and impact of this year’s honourees was a powerful reminder of the leadership, compassion, and excellence that continue to shape the future of medicine in Canada. 🌟

We are also incredibly proud to recognize several members of the CFMS community - including associates, national officers, committee members, and our own Ontario Regional Director and Executive Vice-President, Ragav Chona - who were among this year’s award recipients. Your dedication to advancing student leadership, advocacy, research, and community service is truly inspiring.

We were thrilled to be represented by our Western Regional Directors, Henry and Carolyn, with Carolyn also attending as our incoming CFMS President.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Laureates and Medical Student Award recipients. Thank you to Canadian Medical Hall of Fame for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence in Canadian medicine. 👏💙

05/29/2026

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05/25/2026

Welcome to Perspectives in Medicine Month! Each week, we explore a new theme through a thought-provoking prompt, inviting you to unpack its meaning and reflect on your own experiences through creative expression.

At the end of each week, we will be compiling the themed pieces into a digital anthology, which will be published on our social media and the CFMS blog.

This week’s theme is New Beginnings.

Here’s the prompt to guide your reflection:
“Art is not a thing; it is a way.” ~Elbert Hubbard.

In medicine, we often shift our perspective from the “thing” (data, labs, diagnosis) to the “way” (healing, empathy, intuition). This week, think about what the art of medicine means to you.

Submissions for Theme 4 are due June 7, 2026. By the end of 2 weeks, we will be compiling the themed pieces into a digital anthology, which will be published on our social media and the CFMS blog. You have the option to submit your work anonymously if you would prefer.
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Bienvenue au Mois des perspectives en médecine ! Chaque semaine, nous explorons un nouveau thème à travers une question qui suscite la réflexion, en vous invitant à en décortiquer le sens et à méditer sur vos propres expériences par le biais d’une expression créative.

À la fin de chaque semaine, nous rassemblerons les textes thématiques dans un recueil numérique, qui sera publié sur nos réseaux sociaux et sur le blog de la CFMS.

Le thème de cette semaine est « Nouveaux départs ».

Voici la question pour guider votre réflexion :
« L’art n’est pas une chose ; c’est une manière. » ~Elbert Hubbard.

En médecine, nous changeons souvent notre perspective, passant de la « chose » (données, analyses, diagnostic) à la « manière » (guérison, empathie, intuition). Cette semaine, réfléchissez à ce que l’art de la médecine signifie pour vous.

Les soumissions pour le thème 4 doivent être envoyées avant le 7 juin 2026. D’ici deux semaines, nous compilerons les textes sur ce thème (avec votre accord) dans un recueil numérique, qui sera publié sur nos réseaux sociaux et sur le blog de la CFMS. Vous avez la possibilité de soumettre votre travail de manière anonyme si vous le préférez.

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