Section of Medical Students Council
Welcome
The Section of Medical Students (SOMS) was established in 2006 and was renewed in 2025.
The SOMS Council mandate is to represent the voice of medical students interested in family medicine at the national level and to:
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Foster strategic collaboration with Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) across Canada
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Work with the CFPC to promote interest in family medicine
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Support peer mentorship and provide student leadership experiences with opportunities, role models, and tools for engagement
Who We Are
The mandate and composition of the SOMS Council have recently been refreshed and we are recruiting for Council members.
We are accepting applications until November 30, 2025. The first virtual meeting is expected to take place in January or February 2026.
Apply for a Council Position
The SOMS Council is made up of two co-chairs, up to 10 council members (voting and self-nominated), and four observers (non-voting) appointed by stakeholder groups. Council representation should reflect a range of diversity considerations, including geographic representation, language, year of study, and other important equity factors.
This approach will help make sure the Council reflects the experiences and perspectives within the medical student community. Relevant skill sets appropriate to the purpose of the SOMS will be considered as part of the process for selection to align with the Council’s mandate.
The term of office for Council members is two years, renewable once. However, those students who join the Council in their final year of medical school may have a shortened term.
Read the terms of reference to learn more
We are accepting applications until November 30, 2025. The first virtual meeting is expected to take place in January or February 2026.
Apply for a Council Position
The SOMS Council is made up of two co-chairs, up to 10 council members (voting and self-nominated), and four observers (non-voting) appointed by stakeholder groups. Council representation should reflect a range of diversity considerations, including geographic representation, language, year of study, and other important equity factors.
This approach will help make sure the Council reflects the experiences and perspectives within the medical student community. Relevant skill sets appropriate to the purpose of the SOMS will be considered as part of the process for selection to align with the Council’s mandate.
The term of office for Council members is two years, renewable once. However, those students who join the Council in their final year of medical school may have a shortened term.
Read the terms of reference to learn more
What We Do
The SOMS Council will:
- Elevate the student voice at the national level by sharing the perspectives of medical students with an interest in a career in family medicine
- Encourage engagement and participation of medical students in relevant SOMS initiatives
- Promote interest in family medicine as a career among medical students through the development and dissemination of targeted initiatives
- Foster strategic connections with FMIGs across Canada to promote collaboration, share best practices, and facilitate coordinated efforts
- Support and promote peer mentorship and student leadership development opportunities
Contact SOMS
Email [email protected] for feedback.
