Associations

» Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
   The association is concerned with medical education and biomedical and health research. Offers background, news, publications, issues and links to Canadian faculties of medicine.

   
   http://www.afmc.ca/

» Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Canada
   Educational organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals.

   
   http://www.ahpcanada.com/

» BIOTECanada
   A national organization representing other health care, agricultural, food, and research groups involved in biotechnology. Provides education about the field of biotechnology and its applications.

   
   http://www.biotech.ca

» Be Healthy Canada
   National organization providing directories for health information and services for each province and territory. Lists local authorities and organizations, databases, surveys and statistics, news and message groups.

   
   http://www.behealthycanada.com/

» Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
   Voluntary, non-profit organization for the certification of alcohol and drug counselors. Provides local chapter listings, membership information and job postings.

   
   http://www.caccf.ca/

» Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
   Provides national guidelines for the practice of emergency medicine, as well as keeping physicians informed of developments in this field.

   
   http://www.caep.ca

» Canadian Association of General Surgeons
   Providing continuing education opportunities and public policies in the areas of clinical care, education, and research.

   
   http://www.cags-accg.ca/

» Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
   A national certifying body for radiological, radiation, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance professionals. Also provides training and continued education to its members.

   
   http://www.camrt.ca

» Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
   An organization providing services, products and networking opportunities to its members.

   
   http://www.caot.ca

» Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
   Information on new initiatives, professional issues, certification news, and general information.

   
   http://www.pando.ca/

» Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists
   A professional organization offering educational materials, employment opportunities and news bulletins.

   
   http://www.caro-acro.ca/

» Canadian Bioethics Society
   A multidisciplinary society of professionals and students concerned with the ethical and humane aspects of health care. Links to educational resources and the society's newsletter are available on the site.

   
   http://www.bioethics.ca/

» Canadian Burn Survivors Association
   Referrals, information and links to world-wide support organizations.

   
   http://www.canadianburnsurvivors.ca/

» Canadian Cardiovascular Society
   Offers information on the structure, activities, and policies of the society and describes cardiovascular research and resources in Canada.

   
   http://www.ccs.ca/

» Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance
   An organization working with government and non-profit associations towards educating the public and health care professionals about antibiotic use.

   
   http://www.ccar-ccra.com/

» Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition
   An industry-funded organization advocating for evidence-based nutrition policy in Canada. Provides membership information and media releases.

   
   http://www.ccfn.ca/

» Canadian Dermatology Association
   Provides continuing medical education for its members, advocates for improved patient care and provides public education on several aspects of skin care.

   
   http://www.dermatology.ca

» Canadian Health Coalition
   An advocacy group representing unions, seniors, women, students, consumers and health care professionals, towards preserving Medicare and improving the health system.

   
   http://www.healthcoalition.ca/

» Canadian Healthcare Association
   A federation of provincial and territorial hospital and health organizations. In addition to information on their involvement in policy development and advocacy, a list of their publications is available.

   
   http://www.cha.ca/

» Canadian MedicAlert Foundation
   Emergency medical information service provides identification bracelets, and 24hr-accessible computerized medical files to medical personnel.

   
   http://www.medicalert.ca/

» Canadian Medical Association
   Provides information about the organization, its policies and activities. Resources include online medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, and health care news.

   
   http://www.cma.ca/

» Canadian Oncology Societies (COS)
   A professional association for physicians, nurses and pharmacy professionals involved in cancer research and treatment. Facilitates professional communication between members.

   
   http://www.cos.ca/

» Canadian Podiatric Medical Association
   A professional organization of 200 members having received their education in the United States, and aiming to provide public education about foot care.

   
   http://www.podiatrycanada.org/

» Canadian Podiatric Medical Students Association
   Promoting communication between medical students and podiatrists, as well as providing a directory of podiatrists.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/podstudentsforum/canpodstudents.html

» Canadian Public Health Association
   A national, independent, voluntary association representing and providing education about public health issues.

   
   http://www.cpha.ca/

» Canadian Red Cross
   News and information about fundraising, volunteering and relief programs as well as job listings.

   
   http://www.redcross.ca/

» Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
   Provides information about the society, conferences, publications, press releases and offers a physical activity guide.

   
   http://www.csep.ca/

» Canadian Society for International Health
   Includes information about this voluntary organization as well as publications and details about travel clinics.

   
   http://www.csih.org/

» Canadian Women's Health Network
   A network of individuals, groups, organizations and institutions concerned with women's health. The CWHN recognizes the importance of information sharing, education and advocacy in this field.

   
   http://www.cwhn.ca/

» Community and Hospital Infection Control Association
   Dedicated to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control.

   
   http://www.chica.org/

» Doctors without Borders
   Official site of 1999 Nobel Peace Prize winning humanitarian organisation featuring work by award winning documentary photographer Conrad Duroseau and others.

   
   http://www.msf.ca/

» Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
   Aims at improving health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Provides a referral program, continuing education, and publishes a quarterly medical journal.

   
   http://www.glma.org/

» Institute for Work and Health (IWH)
   An independent, not-for-profit organization who conducts and shares research with workers, labour, employers, clinicians and policy-makers to promote, protect and improve the health of working people.

   
   http://www.iwh.on.ca/

» Medical Council of Canada
   Created by the Canada Medical Act, promotes a qualification in medicine, maintains the Canadian Medical Register, and supports research in the field of medical examinations.

   
   http://www.mcc.ca

» National Association for Physical Activity and Health (NAPAH)
   A non-profit organization empowering Canadians to achieve optimum wellness through physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

   
   http://www.napah.ca/

» National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths
   Professional organization providing a directory of practitioners, membership information and general details about homeopathy.

   
   http://www.nupath.org/

» Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada
   Represents manufacturers, advertisers and distributors of self-care products such as nonprescription medications, herbal remedies/natural health products, nutritional supplements, and home diagnostic kits. Also active in the regulation of the latter prod

   
   http://www.ndmac.ca/

» Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
   National organization responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for postgraduate medical education, for certifying specialist physicians and surgeons, and promoting their continued education.

   
   http://rcpsc.medical.org/

» Society of Rural Physicians of Canada
   A voluntary, professional organization aiming to provide support to its members and engaging in research dealing with rural health issues.

   
   http://www.srpc.ca/

» St. John Ambulance Canada
   A humanitarian organization offering first aid training, volunteering opportunities, medical supplies and safety information.

   
   http://www.sja.ca

» Starlight Children's Foundation
   A non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of seriously ill children and their loved ones with a variety of innovative programs, services and events.

   
   http://www.starlightcanada.org

» The Canadian Orthopaedic Association
   Providing continuing medical education, membership and fellowship information as well as selected news and scientific articles.

   
   http://www.coa-aco.org

» The Islet Foundation
   Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade.

   
   http://www.islet.org/

» The Society of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists of Canada
   Establishes clinical practice guidelines, provides consumer information as well as services for its members such as continuing education and conferences.

   
   http://www.sogc.org/