Community and Affiliations

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada aims to lead the world in medical education and specialty care. The College serves patients, diverse populations, and our associates by setting the standards for specialty medical education and lifelong learning, and by advancing professional practice and health care.

The Canadian Dermatology Association, founded in 1925, represents the dermatologists of Canada. The mission of the Association is to advance the science and art of medicine and surgery in the field of skin, hair, and nail care, to provide professional development for its members, to support and enhance patient care, to educate the public about sun protection and other aspects of skin health, and to promote lifelong health of the skin, hair, and nails.

The American Academy of Dermatology was founded in 1938. The Academy is the largest, most influential, and most representative dermatology group in the United States. With a membership of over 17,000, it represents virtually all dermatologists in the United States and a growing number of members internationally.

The Canadian Laser and Aesthetic Specialists Society (CLASS) is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in cosmetic laser surgery. CLASS plays an active role in the dissemination of information, medical education, preceptorships, and the promotion of quality in all forms of cosmetic laser surgery. CLASS was founded on the premise that the pursuit of excellence is facilitated by collaboration among the various medical specialties.

The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery aims to promote excellence in patient care by improving the biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies worldwide.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has more than 110,000 business owner members and works to create an entrepreneurial climate that supports their success. CFIB is the largest association dedicated to representing the interests of small and medium-sized businesses. At the forefront of negotiations with policy makers from all parties, CFIB ensures that governments take your reality into account. We are the face of SMEs in the media.

The Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick (CÉNB) is a group of entrepreneurs and businesspeople committed to the economic development of New Brunswick and the francophone business community. It is organized as an association that represents the interests of its members to the various levels of government, analyzes, processes, and disseminates economic information, and organizes networking activities in French.