STAKEHOLDERS

RDoC’s liaisons represent their fellow resident doctors at over 80 committees run by our national stakeholders. These volunteers are key to bringing the resident perspective to these tables and for advocating on behalf of all resident doctors in Canada.

Select an organization below to learn more about its collaborations with RDoC.

Association of Faculties of Medicine in Canada (AFMC)

The AFMC represents Canada’s 17 faculties of medicine and is the national voice of academic medicine.

Canadian Association of Internal Medicine Program Directors (CAIMPD)

CAIMPD is a nationwide group of Internal Medicine Program Directors who advocate on issues pertinent to all Internal Medicine residents.

Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME)

CAME is a grassroots organization created for medical educators, by medical educators.

Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry (CAPER)

CAPER is the central repository for statistical information on postgraduate medical in Canada.

Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS)

CaRMS provides an application and matching service for entry into postgraduate medical training throughout Canada.

Canadian Conference on Physician Health (CCPH)

CCPH is a biennial event that provides the opportunity for attendees to learn about current and innovative research in physician health.

Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS)

CFMS is a national organization that represents over 8,000 medical students attending 14 Canadian medical schools.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

The CFPC establishes standards for the training, certification, and lifelong education of family physicians and for advocating on their behalf.

Canadian Medical Association (CMA)

The CMA is a national, voluntary association of physicians that advocates on behalf of its members and the public for access to high-quality healthcare, and provides leadership and guidance to physicians.

Canadian Medical Forum (CMF)

The CMF is a forum of medical organizations including: AFMC, RDoC, CFMS, CMA, FMRAC, MCC, the Royal College, and SRPC.

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

The CMPA is a mutual defense organization for physicians who practice in Canada.

Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC)

Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) is a campaign to help clinicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests and treatments and make smart and effective choices to ensure high-quality care.

Family Doctors of Canada Forum (FDCF)

The Family Doctors of Canada Forum replaces the Canadian Medical Association Forum on General and Family Practice Issues (GP Forum).

Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC)

FMRAC is a national association of provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities.

Future of Medical Education in Canada Postgraduate Project (FMEC PG)

FMEC PG was the second in a series of projects funded by Health Canada to create a vision for producing the types of physicians Canadians need, now and in the future.

Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC)

The Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) is committed to being The voice of women doctors in Canada, across all specialties and provinces.

Junior Doctors Network (JDN)

The JDN is made up of junior doctors who independently join the World Medical Association (WMA) as Associate Members.

Medical Council of Canada (MCC)

The MCC is responsible for promoting a uniform standard of qualification to practice medicine for all physicians across Canada.

Physician Resources Planning Advisory Committee (PRPAC)

PRPAC is a pan-Canadian and broadly representative committee reporting to the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Committee on Health Workforce (in turn reporting to the Conference of Deputy Ministers.)

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

The Royal College is a national, professional association established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee postgraduate medical education.

Society of Rural Physicians of Canada

SRPC provides leadership for rural physicians and promotes sustainable conditions and equitable health care for rural communities.