Monday, November 17, 2008

Federation of Medical Women of Canada

Founded in Ottawa in 1924.

National organization committed to the professional, social and personal advancement of women physicians and to the promotion of the well-being of women both in the medical profession and in society at large.

Composed of practising physicians and medical students and affiliated with the Canadian Medical Association since 1964.

Their major scholarship fund is named for Dr. Maude Abbott, a founding member.

www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com

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