You’re on your way to building your career as a physician — and the CMA can help you with benefits and discounts, learning and advocacy opportunities, resources and more.
Not familiar with the CMA? We represent physicians and physicians-in-training across Canada. We advocate on issues that matter to the profession and the health of Canadians, ensuring the physician perspective is always heard. Our goal is to drive positive change within the profession and Canada’s health care system.
We look forward to supporting you through your years in residency, into practice and beyond. If you have questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you.
Not a CMA member?
There’s never been a better time to join the CMA. Starting in 2019, membership is free for medical residents in Canada.
You must be a member of your PTMA to join the CMA. See fee schedule here.
Join/RenewMember benefits and discounts
Save as you start your career with exclusive discounts on clinical tools and software, business services, travel, cell service, and more.
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Professional development
Professional development courses from Joule help you develop valuable non-clinical skills in leadership, communication and business management.
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Speciality profiles
Learn more about the different medical specialities in Canada with information-packed profiles that include typical workload, income, job satisfaction, educational requirements, and supply and demographics.
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Resident leadership
Develop your leadership and advocacy skills by taking part in conversations about important health matters, attending CMA events, joining a community of interest, and more.
MoreFinancial literacy
How should I manage my student debt? Should I incorporate my medical practice? What do I need to know about paying tax instalments? Find answers in the MD Learning Lounge and complete a financial checkup to get information tailored to your needs.
Clinical resources
With new medical information published every 30 seconds, it can be tough to stay up to date. CMA membership gives you access to the latest evidence-based clinical resources – including DynaMed Plus, ClinicalKey and the CPS on the RxTx Mobile app — a value of more than $2,500 a year.
MoreDriving meaningful change in health care
Advocating on issues that matter to the profession and their patients