Royal Canadian Medical Service Association

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Welcome to the Royal Canadian Medical Service Association (RCMSA) Website

 

The RCMSA is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Canada’s military medical services and members – past, present and future.

Although all information on this website is unclassified, some details concerning current Canadian Forces operations, procedures, and equipment capabilities will not be illustrated.

 

Ottawa Cohort Brunch

R𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 – 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 You are invited to join fellow members of the Royal Canadian Medical Service Association for a casual brunch gathering in Ottawa. Date/Time: Thursday 16 April 2026 10:00 AM Location: Pur & Simple 970...

Canadian Nurses in Military Service 1895 – Present

A tribute to the thousands of Canadian nurses who have carried out official duties with the military during the Northwest Rebellion, the South African War, the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the Afghanistan Conflict, and numerous...

Renew / Renouveler

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://www.royalcdnmedicalsvc.ca/membership-renewal/ 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐳 𝐝𝐞̀𝐬 𝐚𝐮𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐝’𝐡𝐮𝐢 𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐳 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞́𝐬...

The RCMSA is proud to announce the three recipients of the 2025 Educational Bursary. These outstanding individuals demonstrated exceptional academic commitment, community involvement, and dedication to their personal and professional growth: 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐚...
𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐖𝐢𝐧 $𝟏𝟎𝟎! / 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞̂𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐂 – 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐳 𝟏𝟎𝟎 $! The RCMSA invites members and their families to participate in our 2025 Holiday Card Contest! • Create your own holiday card design — authentic, original, and heartfelt. • A $100 prize will be awarded to the selected card! • Deadline: November 21, 2025 • Send to: communications@rcmsa.ca Please include: • The name of the RCMSA member (serving or retired) • Your relationship to the member (self, spouse, child, etc.) • A few words about what inspired your design The winning card will be featured in the 2025 RCMSA Holiday message! We are aware that Remembrance Day is approaching. This initiative is being shared early to allow time for families to participate while we continue to honour and remember those who served. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞̂𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐂 – 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐳 𝟏𝟎𝟎 $! / 𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐖𝐢𝐧 $𝟏𝟎𝟎! L’ASSRC invite ses membres et leurs familles à participer à son concours de cartes des Fêtes 2025! • Créez votre propre carte des Fêtes — authentique, originale et sincère. • Un prix de 100 $ sera remis pour la carte sélectionnéDate limite : 21 novembre 2025 • Envoyez à : communications@rcmsa.ca Veuillez inclure : • Le nom du membre de l’ASSRC (en service ou retraité) • Votre lien avec ce membre (vous-même, conjoint, enfant, etc.) • Quelques mots sur ce qui a inspiré votre création La carte gagnante sera présentée dans le message des Fêtes 2025 de l’ASSRC! Nous sommes conscients que le jour du Souvenir approche. Cette initiative est partagée dès maintenant afin de donner le temps aux familles de participer, tout en continuant à honorer la mémoire de celles et ceux qui ont servi.

𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐖𝐢𝐧 $𝟏𝟎𝟎! / 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞̂𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐂 – 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐳 𝟏𝟎𝟎 $! The RCMSA invites members and their families to participate in our 2025 Holiday Card Contest! Create your own holiday card design — authentic,...

Order of Canada

The RCMSA Board of Directors extends its most heartfelt congratulations to two distinguished members of the RCMS family who have been appointed to the Order of Canada for their outstanding contributions LCol (Ret) Vivian McAlister, O.C. Awarded on:...

Canadian Armed Forces announces the creation of the Paramedic and Combat Medic Occupations

In 2020, Med Tech and Med A entered an occupational analysis to address various employment structure problems. These included inefficient training, misalignment between paramedic competencies and job requirements, total force misalignment, and an...

RCMSA Educational Bursary Bourse d’études de l’ASSRC

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧! Deadline: July 18, 2025 Up to three (3) bursaries of $1,000 each Are you a member of the RCMSA or have a child or grandchild pursuing post-secondary education? The Royal Canadian Medical Service Association is proud to...

Reserve doctor deployed on Operation Horizon

Major Paul Dhillon calls Sechelt home, but before settling there, he grew up in Tsawwassen, BC, where he developed a love of learning and of travel. Since graduating high school, Paul has earned degrees in political science and medicine, a Master’s...

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𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫!Our next newsletter will introduce a new section, 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, highlighting news and updates from the military pharmacy community.We would love to see other RCMS communities represented as well!If you are part of a group within the Royal Canadian Medical Service and would like to share updates, activities, reunions, history, or achievements from your community, consider contributing your own “Corner” to the RCMSA newsletter.Examples could include:• Nursing Corner• Combat Medic Corner• Paramedic Corner• Veteran CornerIf you are interested in contributing or would like to discuss an idea, please feel free to reach out.📩 communications@rcmsa.caLet’s continue sharing the stories and connections that make the RCMS community strong.--------------------------------------------------------------------------📣 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐂 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐳 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐞 “𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐧”Notre prochaine infolettre présentera une nouvelle section, 𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞, qui met en valeur les nouvelles et activités de la communauté pharmaceutique militaire.Nous aimerions également mettre en lumière d’autres communautés du SSRC!Si vous faites partie d’un groupe au sein du Service de santé royal canadien et souhaitez partager des nouvelles, des activités, des rencontres, de l’histoire ou des réalisations de votre communauté, nous vous invitons à proposer votre propre « coin » dans l’infolettre de l’ASSRC.Par exemple :• Coin des soins infirmiers• Coin du personnel médical au combat• Coin des paramédics• Coin des vétéransSi vous souhaitez contribuer ou discuter d’une idée, n’hésitez pas à nous écrire.📩 communications@rcmsa.caContinuons à partager les histoires et les liens qui font la force de la communauté du SSRC. ... See MoreSee Less
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☕ 𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 – 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞You are invited to join fellow members of the Royal Canadian Medical Service Association for a casual brunch gathering in Ottawa.📅 Thursday 16 April 2026⏰ 10:00 AM📍 Pur & Simple970 Smyth Rd, OttawaThis is a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and members of the RCMS community.📩 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐛𝐲 𝟕 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲@𝐫𝐜𝐦𝐬𝐚.𝐜𝐚We hope to see you there!-------------------------------------------------------------------------☕ 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐂 – 𝐑𝐞́𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝’𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚 – 𝐑𝐞́𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐳 𝐥𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞Les membres de l’Association du Service de santé royal canadien sont invités à se joindre à un brunch convivial à Ottawa.📅 Jeudi 16 avril 2026⏰ 10 h📍 Pur & Simple970 chemin Smyth, OttawaUne belle occasion de retrouver des collègues et membres de la communauté du SSRC.📩 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞 𝟕 𝐚𝐯𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲@𝐫𝐜𝐦𝐬𝐚.𝐜𝐚Au plaisir de vous y voir ! See less ... See MoreSee Less
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🎖️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 (𝐑𝐞𝐭’𝐝) 𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐎𝐌𝐌, 𝐂𝐃The RCMSA is pleased to share that Major-General (Ret’d) Jean-Robert Bernier, OMM, CD (RMC 1982) has been appointed to the Order of Ontario for 2025.As Canada’s Surgeon General and NATO’s Chief Medical Adviser, MGen Bernier played a key role in strengthening military health systems, advancing global health security, and overseeing life-saving initiatives in conflict zones and humanitarian crises. His leadership also contributed to the development of medical defenses against emerging health threats and the advancement of mental health strategies and international health research collaboration.The Order of Ontario recognizes individuals whose exceptional achievements and distinguished service have helped build a stronger Ontario and Canada.Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.🔗 Learn more:news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007022/province-honours-2025-order-of-ontario-appointees--------------------------------------------------------------------------🎖️ 𝐅𝐞́𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫-𝐠𝐞́𝐧𝐞́𝐫𝐚𝐥 (𝐚̀ 𝐥𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐞) 𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐎𝐌𝐌, 𝐂𝐃L’ASSRC est heureuse d’annoncer que le major-général (à la retraite) Jean-Robert Bernier, OMM, CD (CMR 1982) a été nommé membre de l’Ordre de l’Ontario pour 2025.En tant que médecin général des Forces armées canadiennes et conseiller médical en chef de l’OTAN, le Mgén Bernier a contribué de façon déterminante au renforcement des systèmes de santé militaires, à l’avancement de la sécurité sanitaire mondiale et à la supervision d’initiatives vitales dans des zones de conflit et lors de crises humanitaires. Son leadership a également favorisé le développement de défenses médicales contre les menaces sanitaires émergentes, ainsi que l’avancement des stratégies de santé mentale et des collaborations internationales en recherche sur la santé.L’Ordre de l’Ontario reconnaît les personnes dont les réalisations exceptionnelles et les services distingués contribuent à bâtir un Ontario et un Canada plus forts.Félicitations pour cette reconnaissance bien méritée.🔗 En savoir plus :news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007022/province-honours-2025-order-of-ontario-appointees ... See MoreSee Less
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