 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - http://rcpsc.medical.org/ National organization responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for postgraduate medical education, for certifying specialist physicians and surgeons, and promoting their continued education. |
 The Islet Foundation - http://www.islet.org/ Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade. |
 Canadian Dermatology Association - http://www.dermatology.ca Provides continuing medical education for its members, advocates for improved patient care and provides public education on several aspects of skin care. |
 Canadian Oncology Societies (COS) - http://www.cos.ca/ A professional association for physicians, nurses and pharmacy professionals involved in cancer research and treatment. Facilitates professional communication between members. |
 Canadian Medical Association - http://www.cma.ca/ Provides information about the organization, its policies and activities. Resources include online medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, and health care news. |
 St. John Ambulance Canada - http://www.sja.ca A humanitarian organization offering first aid training, volunteering opportunities, medical supplies and safety information. |
 Canadian Healthcare Association - http://www.cha.ca/ 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. |
 Doctors without Borders - http://www.msf.ca/ Official site of 1999 Nobel Peace Prize winning humanitarian organisation featuring work by award winning documentary photographer Conrad Duroseau and others. |
 Community and Hospital Infection Control Association - http://www.chica.org/ Dedicated to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control. |
 Medical Council of Canada - http://www.mcc.ca 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. |
 Canadian Bioethics Society - http://www.bioethics.ca/ 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. |
 Be Healthy Canada - http://www.behealthycanada.com/ 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. |
 Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists - http://www.pando.ca/ Information on new initiatives, professional issues, certification news, and general information. |
 Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Canada - http://www.ahpcanada.com/ Educational organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals. |
 Canadian Red Cross - http://www.redcross.ca/ News and information about fundraising, volunteering and relief programs as well as job listings. |
 BIOTECanada - http://www.biotech.ca 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. |
 Canadian Cardiovascular Society - http://www.ccs.ca/ Offers information on the structure, activities, and policies of the society and describes cardiovascular research and resources in Canada. |
 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada - http://www.afmc.ca/ The association is concerned with medical education and biomedical and health research. Offers background, news, publications, issues and links to Canadian faculties of medicine. |
 The Society of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists of Canada - http://www.sogc.org/ Establishes clinical practice guidelines, provides consumer information as well as services for its members such as continuing education and conferences. |
 Canadian Public Health Association - http://www.cpha.ca/ A national, independent, voluntary association representing and providing education about public health issues. |
 The Canadian Orthoptic Society - http://www.tcos.ca/ A professional organization providing continuing education, news updates, job postings and networking opportunities for its members. |
 Society of Rural Physicians of Canada - http://www.srpc.ca/ A voluntary, professional organization aiming to provide support to its members and engaging in research dealing with rural health issues. |
 Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition - http://www.ccfn.ca/ An industry-funded organization advocating for evidence-based nutrition policy in Canada. Provides membership information and media releases. |
 Canadian MedicAlert Foundation - http://www.medicalert.ca/ Emergency medical information service provides identification bracelets, and 24hr-accessible computerized medical files to medical personnel. |
 Gay and Lesbian Medical Association - http://www.glma.org/ Aims at improving health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Provides a referral program, continuing education, and publishes a quarterly medical journal. |
 National Association for Physical Activity and Health (NAPAH) - http://www.napah.ca/ A non-profit organization empowering Canadians to achieve optimum wellness through physical activity and healthy lifestyles. |
 Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada - http://www.ndmac.ca/ 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 products in conjunction with the government and health sectors. |
 Canadian Health Coalition - http://www.healthcoalition.ca/ An advocacy group representing unions, seniors, women, students, consumers and health care professionals, towards preserving Medicare and improving the health system. |
 Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) - http://www.caccf.ca/ Voluntary, non-profit organization for the certification of alcohol and drug counselors. Provides local chapter listings, membership information and job postings. |
 Starlight Children's Foundation - http://www.starlightcanada.org 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. |
 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - http://www.csep.ca/ Provides information about the society, conferences, publications, press releases and offers a physical activity guide. |
 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - http://www.caot.ca An organization providing services, products and networking opportunities to its members. |
 Canadian Podiatric Medical Students Association - http://www.geocities.com/podstudentsforum/canpodstudents.html Promoting communication between medical students and podiatrists, as well as providing a directory of podiatrists. |
 Canadian Society for International Health - http://www.csih.org/ Includes information about this voluntary organization as well as publications and details about travel clinics. |
 Canadian Podiatric Medical Association - http://www.podiatrycanada.org/ A professional organization of 200 members having received their education in the United States, and aiming to provide public education about foot care. |
 Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians - http://www.caep.ca Provides national guidelines for the practice of emergency medicine, as well as keeping physicians informed of developments in this field. |
 National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths - http://www.nupath.org/ Professional organization providing a directory of practitioners, membership information and general details about homeopathy. |
 The Canadian Orthopaedic Association - http://www.coa-aco.org Providing continuing medical education, membership and fellowship information as well as selected news and scientific articles. |
 Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance - http://www.ccar-ccra.com/ An organization working with government and non-profit associations towards educating the public and health care professionals about antibiotic use. |
 Canadian Burn Survivors Association - http://www.canadianburnsurvivors.ca/ Referrals, information and links to world-wide support organizations. |
 Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists - http://www.caro-acro.ca/ A professional organization offering educational materials, employment opportunities and news bulletins. |
 Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists - http://www.camrt.ca A national certifying body for radiological, radiation, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance professionals. Also provides training and continued education to its members. |
 Canadian Women's Health Network - http://www.cwhn.ca/ 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. |
 Institute for Work and Health (IWH) - http://www.iwh.on.ca/ 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. |
 Canadian Association of General Surgeons - http://www.cags-accg.ca/ Providing continuing education opportunities and public policies in the areas of clinical care, education, and research. |