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.

 

𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 – 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 In March 2025, Dr. Ruth J. E. Jones generously supported the RCMSA with a donation to establish a Meritorious Award recognizing members of our community. We are pleased to launch the first...

CFHS Appointments 2026

The RCMSA is pleased to share highlights from CANFORGEN 054/26, announcing key Canadian Forces Health Services appointments for the Active Posting Season 2026. Congratulations to all members assuming new appointments 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 / 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝...

Ottawa Cohort Brunch

R𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 – 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 You are invited to join fellow members of the Royal Canadian Medical Service Association for a casual brunch gathering in Ottawa. Date/Time: Thursday 16 April 2026 10:00 AM Location: Pur & Simple 970...

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...

Renew / Renouveler

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...

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🕊️ 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐦 – 𝐌𝐚𝐣 (𝐫𝐞𝐭.) 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞́𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞L’ASSRC a le regret d’annoncer le décès de la major (ret.) Andrée Miousse, survenu à Québec le 7 mai 2026 à l’âge de 75 ans.Infirmière bachelière de profession, la majore Miousse a servi pendant 20 ans au sein des Forces armées canadiennes. Son parcours reflétait un profond sens du devoir, du service et de la loyauté envers son pays.Elle laisse dans le deuil sa marraine, madame Gilberte St-Onge, ainsi que plusieurs amies et amis proches qui l’ont accompagnée avec bienveillance tout au long de sa maladie.Son souvenir demeurera vivant dans le cœur de ceux et celles qui l’ont connue.Nos sincères condoléances à sa famille, à ses proches et à tous ceux touchés par cette perte.-----------------------------------------------------------------------🕊️ 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐦 – 𝐌𝐚𝐣 (𝐑𝐞𝐭’𝐝) 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞́𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞 The RCMSA is saddened to announce the passing of Major (Ret’d) Andrée Miousse, who passed away in Québec City on 7 May 2026 at the age of 75.A registered nurse by profession, Maj Miousse served for 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Her career reflected a deep sense of duty, service, and loyalty to her country.She leaves behind her godmother, Mrs. Gilberte St-Onge, as well as several close friends who supported her with kindness and compassion throughout her illness.Her memory will remain with all those who knew and loved her.Our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all those affected by this loss. ... See MoreSee Less
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🕊️ 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐦 – 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭 (𝐑𝐞𝐭’𝐝) 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞, 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐎The RCMSA is saddened to share the passing of Captain (Ret’d) Joy Bosse, former Pharmacy Officer, who passed away on 9 April 2026 in Comox, BC.Joy served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1971 to 1977, including postings to the National Defence Medical Centre and CFB Chatham. Throughout her life, she remained deeply connected to her family, her community, and her many passions.She will be remembered for her service, dedication, and the impact she had on those around her.A Celebration of Life will be held on 29 May 2026 in Courtenay, BC.🔗 Obituary: comoxvalleyrecord.com/.../joy-dianne-boss-ne-wetzel/Our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew her.-------------------------------------------------------------------------🕊️ 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐦 – 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭 (𝐫𝐞𝐭.) 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞, 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞L’ASSRC a le regret d’annoncer le décès de la capitaine (ret.) Joy Bosse, officier de pharmacie, survenu le 9 avril 2026 à Comox, C.-B.Joy a servi au sein des Forces armées canadiennes de 1971 à 1977, notamment au Centre médical de la Défense nationale et à la BFC Chatham. Elle a laissé une empreinte durable par son engagement, tant professionnel que personnel.Elle restera dans les mémoires pour son service, son dévouement et les liens qu’elle a su créer.Une célébration de vie aura lieu le 29 mai 2026 à Courtenay, C.-B.🔗 Avis de décès : comoxvalleyrecord.com/.../joy-dianne-boss-ne-wetzel/Nos sincères condoléances à sa famille, à ses proches et à tous ceux et celles qui l’ont connue. ... See MoreSee Less
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