About AMMI Canada
Who We Are
AMMI Canada is the national association that represents
physicians, clinical microbiologists and researchers specializing
in the fields of medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
Through promotion of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of
human infectious diseases and by our involvement in education,
research, clinical practice and advocacy, AMMI Canada aims to serve
and educate the public and also to enhance the career opportunities
of its members through professional development and advocacy
initiatives.
Mission Statement
AMMI Canada exists as an organization with the primary function
of representing the broad interests of professionals dealing with
human microbiology and infectious disease in Canada.
Through promotion of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of
human infectious diseases and by the involvement of practitioners
in the field through education, research, clinical practice and
advocacy, AMMI Canada aims to protect and educate the public and
also to further the career opportunities of its members through
professional development and advocacy initiatives.
To fulfill its mission, the Association of Medical
Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada has the following
goals:
Education
- Promote, facilitate and support research and education in
infectious diseases and medical microbiology
- Develop guidelines and policies for the prevention, diagnosis
and management of infectious diseases
- Promote a high degree of competence in its members through
continuous professional development
- Be a resource to governments and other health related
groups
Advocacy
- Contribute positively to the health of people at risk of, or
affected by, infectious diseases
- Communicate with other organizations who have shared interests
and to facilitate interaction that will advance our mission
- Communicate important issues in infectious diseases and
microbiology to the medical community and to the public
Collaboration
- Encourage excellence in the infectious disease and medical
microbiology training of health care professionals through
collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada and other relevant organizations
- Promote ethical and professional behaviour of members in their
interactions with their patients, their colleagues and
industry
- Facilitate communication among members
