Dr. Amy Gausvik: Local and Global Medicine
Thursday, October 24th, 2019This post comes from FMWC Member Dr. Amy Gausvik, who was the recipient of the 2019 Margaret Owen Waite Memorial Fund. Highlighting her work both at home in Alberta and … Read more
FMWC Members lead the way at 2019 NAMS Annual Meeting
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019Last week several members attended the Annual Meeting of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) in Chicago. This Annual Meeting is a leading medical conference where professionals gather to promote … Read more
Physicians Can and Must Do Better
Saturday, June 23rd, 2018FMWC Statement on Gender Harassment and Sexual Violence in Medicine Over the last year, the #MeToo movement has exploded into #MeTooMedicine and #ScienceToo. It has exposed the prevalence of gender … Read more
Is it Medicine’s #MeToo or #TimesUp Moment Yet?
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018Reading time: 4:00 min This is a personal reflection submitted by Dr. Karen Breeck, past president of the FMWC. We applaud her courage in coming forward and sharing her experiences … Read more
FMWC Statement of Support for Rohingya Women and Girl Refugees
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018Reading time: 2:00 min The Federation of Medical Women of Canada’s (FMWC’s) Women, Peace and Security Committee adds their support to the NGO statement that was released on April 26, … Read more
Women Physicians Change the World
Thursday, March 15th, 2018The theme of the 2018 Annual General Meeting and National Conference is – Women Physicians: Changing the World. We couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate theme to capture the global … Read more
Calgary Branch Retreat
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017FMWC Calgary Branch Retreat Saturday & Sunday, October 21 – 22, 2017 Join us for a relaxing weekend in Canmore, Alberta Saturday 9:30AM – Meet for a hike in … Read more
President Speech at Townhall Meeting on UnFair Tax Changes
Wednesday, September 20th, 2017Speech made by Dr. Anne Niec President, Federation of Medical Women of Canada Townhall Meeting on UnFair Tax Changes Nepean Sportsplex, Thursday, September 14, 2017 Hello and thank you … Read more
Women and Supporters March on Parliament Hill Against Liberal Tax Plan
Thursday, September 14th, 2017For Immediate Release Women and Supporters March on Parliament Hill Against Liberal Tax Plan September 14, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Public concern grows over Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s tax plan, a … Read more
Call for Med Student & Resident Abstracts!
Wednesday, May 3rd, 20172017 Annual General Meeting & Educational Sessions Women’s Health & Well-Being – Connected, Compassionate & Courageous September 15th – 17th, 2017 – Ottawa, ON Submission Deadline: AUGUST 1, 2017 … Read more