The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is a national, voluntary association of physicians. The CMA has developed a comprehensive range of products and services to support your personal and professional needs as a medical student.
Finances and planning for the future
As part of the CMA, MD Physician Services (MD) provides financial educational sessions, objective financial advice, planning and products to help students finance their education, manage their money and plan for their future needs. Salaried MD advisors can assist with debt and credit management, budgeting and cash flow analysis, insurance, investment planning as well as the financial aspect of buying a home. Learn more…
Banking services
A full range of banking products, including lines of credit, chequing accounts, mortgages and credit card products, are also conveniently available through MD Physician Services. Learn more…
Free textbooks online
Search and read more than 100 full-text medical textbooks (CMA Username and Password required). Learn more…
Librarians at your service
Save valuable time by having CMA experts conduct research and information-gathering on your behalf. Learn more…
Clinical resources from leading sources
Access to more than 1,000 full-text peer-reviewed journals, 1,900 drug monographs, 10,000 patient handouts, medical dictionaries, diagnostic calculators and more from MD Consult, STAT!Ref, OVID Medline, Lexi-Comp and EBSCO journals. Learn more…
CMAJ
Showcases innovative research and ideas, aimed at improving health. Delivered 18 times a year, the CMAJ provides original clinical research, analyses and reviews, news, practice updates and editorials. Access it online as well at cmaj.ca. Learn more…
Member discounts
Student members have access to unique savings programs, offers and value-added services from brand-name companies. Take advantage of discounts on travel, fitness, communications and computer products, and much more. Learn more…
CMA member's e-Panel
"The e-panel is revolutionizing the way we collect input from members, and we're only starting to recognize its potential," says CMA Board Chair, Dr. Michael Golbey. "The speed with which it provides data on members' views is a huge asset, and it is also making us a more member-driven organization." Join today…
Social networking for medical students
Asklepios is designed exclusively for Canadian physicians and medical trainees. Connect, collaborate and share best practices with medical students, residents and physicians across the country. Join today…
