Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (CAPM&R)

The Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a member service organization that represents Canadian physiatrists and promotes their pursuit of excellence in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The CAPM&R was founded in 1952 and has over 400 members today. The CAPM&R is an Accredited Provider for the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The CAPM&R can approve Section 1 and Section 3 educational activities for other organizations. Since 2010, the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (JRM) has established a relationship with the CAPM&R. All abstracts presented at the CAPM&R Annual Scientific Meeting are published in JRM following the conference.

Mission:
A representative member service organization for physiatry in Canada that:
• Promotes the profession
• Advances professional education
• Advocates on rehabilitation issues and standards
• Provides opportunities for scientific advancement and practice development

Values:
• Excellence
• Inclusive
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Innovation