Canadian Medical Association
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| Abbreviation | CMA |
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| Formation | 1867 |
| Type | Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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Region served
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Canada |
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Membership
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more than 80,000 doctors |
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Official language
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English, French |
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President
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Dr. Granger Avery |
| Website | CMA |
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), is a national, voluntary association of physicians that advocates on behalf of its members and the public for access to high-quality health care, and provides leadership and guidance to physicians. The CMA also takes the lead on public health issues. The CMA aims to ensure the survival and robust health of Canada's medicare system in the face of numerous challenges. The CMA is a Canadian civilian organization with the Royal Patronage of Queen Elizabeth II. The Canadian Medical Association Journal (often abbreviated as CMAJ) the CMA's official publication, is a peer-reviewed general medical journal that publishes original clinical research, commentaries, analyses, and reviews of clinical topics, health news, clinical-practice updates, and editorials.
The CMA has over 80,000 members, making it the largest association of medical doctors in Canada. The CMA’s first priority is to address the needs of Canadian physicians from medical school through residency, medical practice, and retirement. CMA members can access a wide range of services and benefits, including but not limited to clinical resources and wealth management .
The Canadian Medical Association was founded in 1867, about 100 days after confederation. The first president was Sir Charles Tupper, who later became Prime Minister of Canada. The foundation of the CMA was strongly rooted in its Scottish origins as the first three presidents of the CMA graduated from the Edinburgh Medical School.
The CMA also played a central role in the creation of the Registered Retirement Savings Plan in 1957. Today, its financial arm, MD Financial Management, administers more than $40 billion for CMA members and their families.
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