Canadian Medical Association

The CMA believes physicians and medical learners should be supported as people as well as professionals. Explore the links below for tailored information on mental health and wellness, leadership opportunities and other resources.


Wellness

Physician Wellness Hub

Our Wellness Hub provides reliable tools and resources to empower physicians, medical learners, leaders and educators.

Wellness Connection

Wellness Connection sessions provide a virtual, safe space where physicians and medical learners can discuss shared experiences and seek peer support. Sessions are led by trained facilitators and cover a broad range of topics and themes.


Leadership

Physician Leadership Institute

The Physician Leadership Institute offers accredited open-enrolment courses for individuals, as well as tailored programs for teams and organizations.

Ambassador Program

The CMA Ambassador Program supports the next generation of medical leaders by engaging Canada’s newest physicians and physicians-in-training in discussions about emerging health issues, medical technologies and service models.


Publications

CMAJ group

The CMAJ group produces a range of peer-reviewed publications in support of physicians and the medical profession.

Reports

The CMA develops evidence-based reports on important issues to Canadian physicians.


About the profession

Specialty profiles

Our specialty profiles provide an overview of Canadian physicians’ practices, including workload, income and levels of career satisfaction, as well as information on educational requirements, supply and demographics.

Physician data

We collect data on physicians across Canada to support health workforce planning, identify changes to improve doctors’ health and wellness and inform medical students’ career decisions.


For medical learners

CaRMS prep

The CaRMS Interview Prep Program is a free CMA offering that gives medical students the opportunity to practise interview skills and learn from residents. 

Backpack program

Every year, CMA hands out colourful backpacks during orientation to help medical students recognize and connect with each other on campus and abroad.

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