I recently had the privilege of participating in a reflection exercise organized by the Quebec
Medical Association, in collaboration with the Quebec College of Family Physicians …

In 1776, while fighting for independence from British rule, Americans framed a Constitution
that championed “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” To the north, however, 9 …

Physicians of Canada (those who achieved certification in 1998 or before), the end of the
first 5-year cycle of MAINPRO®(which stands for Maintenance of Proficiency/Maintien de la …

The American Board of Medical Specialties and its member boards have been serving as a
key foundation for professional self-regulation for the past century. During this time the …

In this special supplement, authors from Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States
discuss the rationale and current evidence behind programs designed to concomitantly help …

Dear Colleagues, It is paramount that the CFPC maintains the trust of its members, their
patients, and the Canadian public. The ability of the health care and pharmaceutical industry …

Lawrence C. Loh MD MPH CCFP FCFP FRCPC FACPM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Many things have become apparent amid my first weeks here …

Family medicine is increasingly being done by nurse practitioners and physician assistants,
both groups who have magnitudes of order less training than family doctors. And now we …

Dear Colleagues, The College of General Practice of Canada was created in 1954, at a time
when general practice was under threat. There were concerns over standards of care and …

Collaboration among the national organizations responsible for self-regulation in medicine
in the United States is critical, as achieving the quadruple aim of enhancing the patient …