The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), MD Financial Management Inc. (MD) and Scotiabank proudly support the Family Medicine Forum, one of several initiatives that comprise their $115 million commitment to supporting the medical profession and advancing health in Canada. With over $87 million pledged to date (as of July 2025), they are firmly committed to putting physicians first. Learn about the transformative impact of Affinity funding.
For the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), this has meant $5 million to support professional development for family doctors across the country, and to provide awards and scholarships for medical learners. Funding to date has included annual investments for:
- scholarships and awards for family medicine residents, including funds dedicated to Indigenous residents; and the
- the CFPC’s Family Medicine Forum, one of Canada’s largest annual conferences1 for family physicians, featuring high-quality professional development sessions along with networking and social opportunities;
- the CFPC’s Physician Wellness Retreat, investing in professional and personal well-being for Canada’s family physicians; and
- family medicine interest groups at medical schools across Canada to inspire students to pursue rewarding careers in this specialty.
The CMA, MD and Scotiabank have also supported initiatives through CFPC’s Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM), including the Family Physician of the Year Award.
MD is the national financial services firm dedicated exclusively to the financial well-being of Canada’s physicians and their families.2 Combining a broad understanding of physicians’ finances with Scotiabank’s deep banking expertise, MD provides comprehensive financial planning, tailored advice and personalized solutions throughout your career and life journey.
Learn how MD and Scotiabank, the exclusive financial services partners of the CFPC, can help physicians go further – at every career stage.
Visit our booth to connect with MD and Scotiabank advisors, recharge in the Wellness Lounge and join our Financial Wellness Session to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence.
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