Chinese Canadian Medical Society (CCMS) (Ontario)

The Medical Section was the first section formed when the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals was established in 1975. This was triggered by the issue of an alarming and misleading report in the Toronto Globe and Mail in September, 1974, on a statement made by Dr. Bette Stephenson, then the President of the Canadian Medical Association. She stated that there were too many foreign born Chinese medical students in the University of Toronto, disregarding the fact that almost all of them were landed immigrants or Canadian citizens. 9 Chinese Canadian physicians and other professionals , led by Dr. George Woo, were instrumental in spearheading the formation of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals of Ontario.

Objectives:
• To develop and promote the professional and cultural well-being of Chinese Canadians in the medical profession
• To encourage such activities as well as ensure broad participation by the membership
• To provide for and encourage the sharing of information among the members