Royal Canadian Medical Service Association

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Welcome to the Royal Canadian Medical Service Association (RCMSA) Website

The RCMSA is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Canada’s military medical services and members – past, present and future.

Although all information on this website is unclassified, some details concerning current Canadian Forces operations, procedures, and equipment capabilities will not be illustrated.

 

Canadian Nurses in Military Service 1895 – Present

A tribute to the thousands of Canadian nurses who have carried out official duties with the military during the Northwest Rebellion, the South African War, the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the Afghanistan Conflict, and numerous...

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𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://www.royalcdnmedicalsvc.ca/membership-renewal/ 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐳 𝐝𝐞̀𝐬 𝐚𝐮𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐝’𝐡𝐮𝐢 𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐳 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞́𝐬...

The RCMSA is proud to announce the three recipients of the 2025 Educational Bursary. These outstanding individuals demonstrated exceptional academic commitment, community involvement, and dedication to their personal and professional growth: 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐚...
𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐖𝐢𝐧 $𝟏𝟎𝟎! / 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞̂𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐂 – 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐳 𝟏𝟎𝟎 $! The RCMSA invites members and their families to participate in our 2025 Holiday Card Contest! • Create your own holiday card design — authentic, original, and heartfelt. • A $100 prize will be awarded to the selected card! • Deadline: November 21, 2025 • Send to: communications@rcmsa.ca Please include: • The name of the RCMSA member (serving or retired) • Your relationship to the member (self, spouse, child, etc.) • A few words about what inspired your design The winning card will be featured in the 2025 RCMSA Holiday message! We are aware that Remembrance Day is approaching. This initiative is being shared early to allow time for families to participate while we continue to honour and remember those who served. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞̂𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐂 – 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐳 𝟏𝟎𝟎 $! / 𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐖𝐢𝐧 $𝟏𝟎𝟎! L’ASSRC invite ses membres et leurs familles à participer à son concours de cartes des Fêtes 2025! • Créez votre propre carte des Fêtes — authentique, originale et sincère. • Un prix de 100 $ sera remis pour la carte sélectionnéDate limite : 21 novembre 2025 • Envoyez à : communications@rcmsa.ca Veuillez inclure : • Le nom du membre de l’ASSRC (en service ou retraité) • Votre lien avec ce membre (vous-même, conjoint, enfant, etc.) • Quelques mots sur ce qui a inspiré votre création La carte gagnante sera présentée dans le message des Fêtes 2025 de l’ASSRC! Nous sommes conscients que le jour du Souvenir approche. Cette initiative est partagée dès maintenant afin de donner le temps aux familles de participer, tout en continuant à honorer la mémoire de celles et ceux qui ont servi.

𝐑𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐖𝐢𝐧 $𝟏𝟎𝟎! / 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞̂𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐂 – 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐳 𝟏𝟎𝟎 $! The RCMSA invites members and their families to participate in our 2025 Holiday Card Contest! Create your own holiday card design — authentic,...

Order of Canada

The RCMSA Board of Directors extends its most heartfelt congratulations to two distinguished members of the RCMS family who have been appointed to the Order of Canada for their outstanding contributions LCol (Ret) Vivian McAlister, O.C. Awarded on:...

Canadian Armed Forces announces the creation of the Paramedic and Combat Medic Occupations

In 2020, Med Tech and Med A entered an occupational analysis to address various employment structure problems. These included inefficient training, misalignment between paramedic competencies and job requirements, total force misalignment, and an...

RCMSA Educational Bursary Bourse d’études de l’ASSRC

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧! Deadline: July 18, 2025 Up to three (3) bursaries of $1,000 each Are you a member of the RCMSA or have a child or grandchild pursuing post-secondary education? The Royal Canadian Medical Service Association is proud to...

Reserve doctor deployed on Operation Horizon

Major Paul Dhillon calls Sechelt home, but before settling there, he grew up in Tsawwassen, BC, where he developed a love of learning and of travel. Since graduating high school, Paul has earned degrees in political science and medicine, a Master’s...

Appointments APS 2025 Nominations PAA 2025

The RCMSA would like to recognize several key appointments affecting Health Services personnel during this year’s Active Posting Season / L’ASSRC tient à souligner plusieurs nominations importantes touchant le personnel des Services de santé pour...

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𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐠𝐭 (𝐑𝐞𝐭’𝐝) 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐜𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐞April 12, 1949 – October 22, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Raymond (Ray) John McKenzie, retired Sergeant of the Canadian Armed Forces, who passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, with his family by his side.Ray proudly served for 37 years as an X-ray technician, demonstrating professionalism, loyalty, and dedication throughout his military career. He was known for his kindness, humour, and quiet wisdom, touching the lives of colleagues, friends, and family across the country.He leaves behind his beloved wife Margaret, his children Leslie (Richard) and Raymond (Alyssa), and his grandchildren Logan, Xander, Adrianna, and Tanner. He will be deeply missed by his siblings Daniel, Paul, Anne, and Mark, as well as extended family and many friends.A celebration of Ray’s life will take place this summer in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Soldier On or a charity of your choice.🔗Obituary: passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-333438/Mckenzie_%20Raymond%20(ray)%20john𝐀̀ 𝐥𝐚 𝐦𝐞́𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐒𝐠𝐭 (𝐫𝐞𝐭) 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐜𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐞12 avril 1949 – 22 octobre 2025C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Raymond (Ray) John McKenzie, sergent retraité des Forces armées canadiennes, décédé paisiblement le 22 octobre 2025, entouré de sa famille.Ray a servi fièrement pendant 37 ans comme technicien en radiologie, démontrant professionnalisme, loyauté et dévouement tout au long de sa carrière militaire. Reconnu pour sa gentillesse, son sens de l’humour et sa sagesse tranquille, il a marqué la vie de collègues, d’amis et de proches partout au pays.Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse bien-aimée Margaret, ses enfants Leslie (Richard) et Raymond (Alyssa), ainsi que ses petits-enfants Logan, Xander, Adrianna, et Tanner. Il sera profondément regretté par ses frères et sœur Daniel, Paul, Anne, et Mark, ainsi que par sa famille élargie et de nombreux amis.Une célébration de vie aura lieu cet été à Dartmouth, en Nouvelle-Écosse.En lieu de fleurs, des dons peuvent être faits à Sans Limites (Soldier On) ou à l’organisme de votre choix.🔗Avis de décès : passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-333438/Mckenzie_%20Raymond%20(ray)%20john ... See MoreSee Less
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⭐ 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 📸 | 𝐄𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚̀ 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞 📸This memorable photo was originally shared by Steve James on the RCMS Friends Facebook page.A wonderful snapshot of the people who helped shape our military medical community.Do you recognize anyone? Have memories or stories to share? Your comments help bring these moments back to life.----------------------------------------------------Cette photo mémorable a été partagée initialement par Steve James sur la page Facebook RCMS Friends.Un magnifique souvenir de celles et ceux qui ont façonné notre communauté médicale militaire.Reconnaissez-vous quelqu’un ? Avez-vous des anecdotes, souvenirs ou photos à partager ? Vos commentaires aident à faire revivre ces moments. ... See MoreSee Less
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