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CFPC [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
- Medical Staff
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- The College of Family Physicians of Canada
1, record 1, English, The%20College%20of%20Family%20Physicians%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CFPC 1, record 1, English, CFPC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- College of General Practice of Canada 2, record 1, English, College%20of%20General%20Practice%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The College of Family Physicians of Canada(CFPC) is a national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical education of its members mandatory. The College strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine. 1, record 1, English, - The%20College%20of%20Family%20Physicians%20of%20Canada
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian College of Family Practitioners
- Canadian College of Family Practice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Établissements d'enseignement
- Personnel médical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Le Collège des médecins de famille du Canada
1, record 1, French, Le%20Coll%C3%A8ge%20des%20m%C3%A9decins%20de%20famille%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CMFC 1, record 1, French, CMFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- College of General Practice of Canada 2, record 1, French, College%20of%20General%20Practice%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Collège des médecins de famille du Canada (CMFC) est un organisme national constitué de médecins de famille dont l'adhésion est volontaire et qui impose à ses membres de parfaire leur formation médicale sur une base continue. Le Collège s'efforce d'améliorer la santé des Canadiens en encourageant l'excellence des normes éducatives touchant la formation et l'exercice de la médecine familiale, en contribuant à sensibiliser la population aux habitudes de vie saines, en favorisant l'accès immédiat aux services dispensés par les médecins de famille, en stimulant la recherche et en faisant connaître davantage la médecine familiale. 1, record 1, French, - Le%20Coll%C3%A8ge%20des%20m%C3%A9decins%20de%20famille%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Collège de médecine générale du Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Hygiene and Health
- Scientific Research
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National Research System
1, record 2, English, National%20Research%20System
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NaReS 1, record 2, English, NaReS
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The College of Family Physicians of Canada. The National Research System(NaReS) was established in 1976 with a multi-province influenza surveillance project that included family physician workgroup members from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. Today it consists of a network of primary care practitioners called "sentinels" who are members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada(CFPC). NaReS sentinels are family physicians with an interest in answering research questions which arise out of their day-to-day practice. 1, record 2, English, - National%20Research%20System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Hygiène et santé
- Recherche scientifique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système national de recherche
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20national%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NaReS 1, record 2, French, NaReS
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Collège des médecins de famille du Canada. Le Système national de recherche a vu le jour en 1976 avec un projet interprovincial de surveillance de la grippe qui regroupait des médecins de famille membres de la Colombie-Britannique, l'Alberta, la Saskatchewan, le Manitoba, l'Ontario, le Québec, la Nouvelle-Écosse et Terre-Neuve. Aujourd'hui, c'est un réseau de praticiens en soins de première ligne, également nommés «sentinelles» qui sont membres du Collège des médecins de famille du Canada (CMFC). Les sentinelles du NaReS sont des médecins de famille intéressés à répondre à des questions de recherche qui découlent de la pratique quotidienne. 1, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20national%20de%20recherche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Seminar Titles
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- A Celebration of Caring
1, record 3, English, A%20Celebration%20of%20Caring
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Family Medicine Forum 2000... A Celebration of Caring, which runs October 18-21st, 2000 in Ottawa, will draw the largest gathering ever of Canadian family doctors for the annual meeting of the CFPC. Federal Health Minister Allan Rock will address the delegates on Thursday. 1, record 3, English, - A%20Celebration%20of%20Caring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de séminaires
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Célébrons l'humanisme des soins
1, record 3, French, C%C3%A9l%C3%A9brons%20l%27humanisme%20des%20soins
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le forum en médecine familiale [...] Célébrons l'humanisme des soins qui se tiendra du 18 au 21 octobre à Ottawa, constituera le plus grand rassemblement des médecins de famille canadiens à l'une des assemblées annuelles du CMFC. Le ministre de la Santé, Allan Rock, prononcera à cette occasion une allocution devant les délégués. 1, record 3, French, - C%C3%A9l%C3%A9brons%20l%27humanisme%20des%20soins
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-12-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Pay Centre
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Pay%20Centre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CFPC 2, record 4, English, CFPC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unit of the Regular Force. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Pay%20Centre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Canadian Forces Pay Center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre de la solde des Forces canadiennes
1, record 4, French, Centre%20de%20la%20solde%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CSFC 2, record 4, French, CSFC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unité de la Force régulière. 3, record 4, French, - Centre%20de%20la%20solde%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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