AMMI Canada is the national specialty 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.
Fewer infections, healthier communities, preparing for emerging threats.
AMMI Canada collaborates with our partners to optimize the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections trough education, research, innovation and advocacy.
AMMI Canada and its members must be compliant with the requirements of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Code of Ethics and Professionalism, CMA guidelines for physician interactions with industry, Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada accreditation requirements for CPD, Innovative Medicines Canada’s Code of Ethical Practice and with AMMI Canada by-laws. Download full Code of Conduct PDF here
We will create education and knowledge translation for members and expand to non-members.
We will promote the specialties of infectious diseases, medical microbiology and clinical microbiology through advocacy and human resource planning
We will support and develop research opportunities for our members
We will seek opportunities for sustainable growth to support the activities of our members.
Sarah Forgie | 2020-2022
Todd Hatchette | 2018-2020
Caroline Quach | 2016-2018
Daniel B. Gregson | 2014-2016A
A. Mark Joffe | 2012-2014
B. Lynn Johnston | 2010-2012
Gerald Evans | 2008-2010
Michel Laverdière | 2006-2008
Susan Richardson | 2004-2006
Coleman Rotstein | 2002-2004
Mark Miller | 2000-2002
Kevin Forward | 1998-2000
John Conly | 1996-1998
Gary Garber | 1995-1996
Stephen Shafran | 1994-1995
Donald Low | 1993-1994
Mary Gribble | 1992-1993
Gregory Hammond | 1991-1992
Giles Delage | 1990-1991
Walter Schlech III | 1989-1990
Lionel Mandell | 1988-1990
Lindsay E. Nicolle | 1987-1988
Elaine Mills | 1986-1987
William R. Bowie | 1985-1986
Godfrey Harding | 1984-1985
Thomas Marrie | 1983-1984
William Albritton | 1982-1983
Grant Stiver | 1981-1982
Michel Bergeron | 1980-1981
Hillar Vellend |1979-1980
George Goldsand | 1978-1979
Hugh Robson | 1977-1978
Susan Richardsdon | 2001-2003
Giles Delage | 1999-2001
Mary Vearncombe | 1997-1999
David Colby | 1995-1997
H Richardson | 1991-1992
M.G. Bergeron | 1989-1990
J.L. Whitby | 1987-1988
R. Morisset | 1985-1986
R.H. Elder | 1983-1984
E.V. Haldane | 1981-1982
G. Dempster | 1979-1980
L. Gayvreau | 1977-1978
Ian B.R. Duncan | 1975-1976
E.J. Bowmer | 1973-1974
J.M.S. Dixon | 1971-1972
G.G. Kalz | 1969-1970
N.A. Hinton | 1967-1968
C.E. Dolman | 1965-1966
C.E. VanRooyen | 1963-1964
M. Saint-Martin | 1962-1963
Phil H. Grey | 1961-1962
John Conly, CM, MD, FRCP(C) | The Governor General of Canada, 11 May 2018.
Sharon Walmsley, CM, MD, FRCP(C), MSc | The Governor General of Canada, 11 May 2017.
Thomas J. Marrie, CM | The Governor General of Canada, 29 Apr. 2015.
David W. Scheifele, OC, MD, FRCP(C) | The Governor General of Canada, 29 Apr. 2015.
Michel G. Bergeron, CM, OQ | The Governor General of Canada, 20 Apr. 2009, 29 Apr. 2015.
Allan Ross Ronald, OC, MD, FRCP(C) | The Governor General of Canada, 12 May 2015.
D. Lorne J. Tyrrell, OC, AOE, MD, FRCP | Governor General of Canada, 30 Apr. 2009, 1 Jun. 2015.
Mark A. Wainberg, OC, OQ, PhD | Governor General of Canada, 30 Apr. 2009, 5 Jun. 2015.
