Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Vancouver Medical Association
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Description area
Dates of existence
1898-
History
The Vancouver Medical Association was founded in 1898 and incorporated in 1906 to: advance scientific, educational, professional and economic welfare of all members; promote the highest quality of health care delivery to the people of BC; and to promote the integrity and honour of the medical profession. Its activities have included the establishment of a medical library, provision of a summer school program, publication of a medical journal, administration of a medical relief program, study of medical-related issues and organization of social events such as the annual Osler dinner. The association has accomplished these goals through sections, which represent a medical specialty, or committees, which carry out the business of the association or examine a particular issue.