What is MEDoA?
The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) is hosting our third annual Medical Education Day of Action (MEDoA) on Thursday, April 03, 2025. This year's advocacy initiative, titled "Pathways to Change: A Wellness Advocacy Workshop (WAW) For and By Canadian Medical Students," aims to empower medical students to advocate for meaninful changes within their own medical school.
As part of this initiative, several CFMS members and working groups have developed "report cards" evaluating each medical school's policies. These report cards highlight strengths and areas for improvement, comparing policies across institutions. Our goal is to translate these insights into tangible improvements in medical student wellness at the local level.
Training Day
Delegates will hear from a diverse lineup of experts in local and national medical education advocacy. They will then have the opportunity to hone their advocacy skills through interactive, low-stress workshops.
This event is an excellent opportunity for medical students interested in advocacy and medical education, offering a rare and exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change in Canadian medical education.
Who Should Participate?
As medical students, it’s easy to forget that you are a key stakeholder in how your education and the broader healthcare system is structured. We encourage all Canadian medical students, Anglophone and Francophone who have an interest in shaping medical education from a policy level to participate in the MEDoA. Participation is by signup and no application or prior expereince is required!
What is Different this Year?
Previous MEDoAs have focused on advocacy and training to increase residency spots in Canada. This year, the focus has shifted to policy changes in undergraduate medical education.
In past years, advocacy efforts were directed toward engaging with MPs, either virtually or at Parliament Hill. However, based on student feedback, this year's initiative is centered on empowering medical students to advocate directly with their own medical school administration.
APPLY NOW!
Complete the Delegate Intake Form to participate in the 2025 MEDoA!
Questions?
Reach us at MEDoA@cfms.org
