Message from the RCMSA President Moe Beauchamp / Message du président de la RCMSA, Moe Beauchamp Le texte en français suit After seven (7) years as RCMSA President, it’s time for a change. It has been a fantastic experience to lead the association, with the much-appreciated support and assistance of a dedicated Board of Directors.  After the latest BoD Quarterly teleconference, held on 18 March 2024, where the recent Executive...

A very interesting and thought provoking article from south of the border which unfortunately is only available in English https://warontherocks.com/2023/12/large-scale-combat-operations-will-bring-new-medical-ethics-challenges/

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...

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:...

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...

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