Help Shape a New Digital Tool for Your Academic Journey

Stage(s)

Medical School, Undergraduate Studies

Changes to LCME Accreditation and Impact on Learners

As of March 2021, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) in the United States is no longer accrediting Canadian medical schools. Canadian medical

May 15, 2025

AFMC Student Portal Launches New Model for Visiting Electives

Since 2014, the AFMC Student Portal has served as an important tool for undergraduate medical students seeking elective placements at medical schools across Canada.

February 26, 2026

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is exploring the development of a national Academic Medicine Record (AMR) digital tool designed to help learners securely store, manage, and share their academic medicine documents and credentials. The AMR aims to support individuals across the entire learning continuum, from aspirancy through medical school, postgraduate training, and into professional practice.

The pilot project will run from February 2026 until June 2026 and will consist of monthly meetings and pilot testing, amounting to a commitment of approximately 8 hours/month. Apply here to join the pilot project testing group.

We are also inviting learners to complete a short survey to help shape the tool. One survey participant will be randomly selected to receive a $100 Amazon Canada gift card.

New Learner Connect Discussion Series: Save the Date! Suggest a topic!

AFMC is committed to providing more frequent and direct opportunities to connect with learners across the country and across medical education continuum. As part

May 8, 2025

AFMC Statement on U.S. Reforms to Medical School Accreditation

Social Accountability of Medical Schools According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the social accountability of medical schools is “the obligation to direct their