College of Family Physicians of Canada
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC; French: Collège des médecins de famille du Canada, CMFC) is a professional association and the legal certifying body for the practice of family medicine in Canada. This national organization of family physicians was founded in 1954 and incorporated in 1968. Although membership is not mandatory to practice medicine, it currently numbers over 38,000 members. Members of the CFPC belong to the national College, as well as to their provincial or territorial chapters. The CFPC uses both English and French as official communication languages.
| Abbreviation | CFPC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1954 |
| Type | Professional society, Regulatory college |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Family medicine certification; advocacy, life-long learning |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Canada |
Membership | 38,000 members |
Official languages | English and French |
| Website | https://www.cfpc.ca/en/home |
The CFPC establishes the standards for the training, certification, and lifelong education of family physicians in Canada. It accredits postgraduate family medicine training programs in Canadian medical schools, conducts the certification examination for graduating family medicine residents, and grants the certification (CCFP) and fellowship (FCFP) designations to its members.
The CFPC is a member of the World Organization of Family Doctors. The CFPC is based in Mississauga, Ontario.