Introduction
The Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is a National Specialty Society that represents Canadian physiatrists and promotes their pursuit of excellence in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The CAPM&R was founded in 1952 and has over 400 members today. The CAPM&R is an Accredited Provider for the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The CAPM&R can approve Section 1 and Section 3 educational activities for other organizations.
Our Mission
Promotion of our Profession
Advancement of Professional Education
Advocation on Rehabilitation Issues and Standards
To Provide Opportunities for Scientific Advancement and Practice Development
Critical Success Factors
Physiatry is known and valued by other health care professionals and the general public
Physiatry is resourced as a position along with the attendant infrastructure supports required to treat patients
Physiatry has professional experts that are sought after for their opinions on rehabilitation
CAPM&R has a sustainable business model with increasing membership, funding and governance structure
Values/Guiding Principles
- Promoting the highest standards for undergraduate and postgraduate education
- Our commitment to lifelong learning and the CanMEDS framework
- Scholarship
- Representing clinical practitioners, educators, researchers, trainees and certified specialists
- Providing valued services to members
- Forming strategic alliances
- Supporting other organizations by creating a forum for exchange of information
- CAPM&R has a voice with governments and peer bodies
We demonstrate LEADERSHIP by:
- Providing opportunities for professional development
- Raising awareness of the roles and contributions of the profession
- Informing public policy by determining the rehabilitation agenda
- Influencing policy on the rights of persons with disabilities
We encourage INNOVATION by:
- Promoting research
- Being a driver for change
- Celebrating academic achievements