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Texte francais suite The article a “Medical Officer in Armoured” provides insight on life in a WWII Regimental Aid Post (RAP) in battle which differed significantly from that of a WWI RAP as pace of the modern battle obviously made the task of the medical officer both hazardous and strenuous. L’article intitulé “Un médecin militaire régimentaire chez les blindés” donne un aperçu de la vie dans un poste de secours...

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Its that time of year again when the call goes out to renew your RCMSA membership for another year(s). Annual dues remain unchanged at $20/year and there are three ways to pay /  C’est à nouveau le moment de l’année où l’on vous demande de renouveler votre adhésion à l’ASSRC pour une ou plusieurs années supplémentaires. La cotisation annuelle reste inchangée à 20 $ par an et il y a trois façons de payer:...

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Texte francais suite It is with sadness that we must inform you that one of our medical family has passed away 11 October 2023.  Major (Ret’d) and Honorary Colonel Ken Hedges, MB, ChB, MD, has left us. (Note: First Honorary Colonel of Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre) On behalf of The Royal Canadian Medical Service Association, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace Ken ....

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Embordered Crest / Cimier emboîté

Embordered Crest / Cimier emboîté

The Royal Canadian Medical Service Association Embordered Crest in a 3.5″ sew-on format, features bright gold edging and maple leaves. The outer ring displays the Association’s full title in both official languages with white lettering. On a sanguine background the RCMS insignia is embroidered in bright gold thread to give crest a sharp finished appearance.  The crest can be worn formally on a blazer or more casually on a...

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Texte français suite During World War II, Canada seconded 300 RCAMC nurses to the South African Military Nursing Service (SAMNS). The Canadian nurses joined the SAMNS as part of a collaborative effort to ensure quality medical care for soldiers returning from the front lines in military hospitals across South Africa. Their presence alleviated the strain on local medical resources and bolstered the overall efficiency of the military...

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Applications received, scoring completed and the 2023-24 bursary recipients are / Les candidatures reçues, la notation effectuée et les lauréats des bourses 2023-24 sont

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