Oral History Collection
Prince Edward Island
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Profile of Dr G. F. Dewar, 1955
“Marking the 93rd birthday of Dr. G. F., Dewar, The Charlottetown Guardian reminded its readers: ‘This community owes a debt it can never repay to such grand old family physicians… His skill and devotion were matched only by his kindness and courtesy" Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1955; 5(5):35
First Annual Report, 1956
College of General Practice of Canada. First Annual Report, 1956:73
Annual Chapter Meeting, 1958
“Dr. E. Kassner was named chairman for 1958-59 by the Prince Edward Island Chapter of the College at their annual meeting held June 13.” Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1958 5(1):29
PEI Chapter holds regional postgraduate program, 1959
“The course is being provided through the Medical Post Graduate Division of Dalhousie University which receives substantial support from the College of General Practice.” Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1959 6(3):15
President’s Report, 1960
“The membership of the College on Prince Edward Island totals 18. This number becomes significant when one considers that it represents more than a third of the Island’s general practitioners …” Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1960 May;6(6):8
3rd Annual Conjoint Scientific Assembly of the Maritime Chapters, 1967
“On 20-21 October 1967, approximately 115 family physicians from the Maritime Chapters participated in a clinical program featuring paediatrics, dermatology and otorhinolaryngology.” Read more: Can Fam Physician 1967 Nov:19
Profile on founding member Dr H. P. Stewart
Dr R. B. Goldbloom speaks at the maritime Chapters’ 8th Conjoint Scientific Assembly, 1973
"Dr. R. B. Goldbloom, head of the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University, told an audience at the eighth conjoint scientific assembly held in Charlottetown P.E.I. that he saw a ‘need for a change in attitude’ towards child health care. He added he was anxious to get the opinions of family physicians, ‘who are really the pediatricians of the Maritimes.’” Can Fam Physician 1973 Dec:17
The maritime Chapters' 9th Conjoint Scientific Assembly, 1974
Above, an attentive audience of family physicians at the 9th Conjoint Scientific Assembly in Charlottetown. This year over 220 physicians registered, making it one of the most successful assemblies ever. More pictures at: Can Fam Physician 1974 Dec:17
Award at 15th Conjoint Assembly, 1980
Dr Cyril Moyse, PEI Chapter President, presents the Conjoint Assembly's second annual literary award to Dr Peter Loveridge. Can Fam Physician 1980 Nov;26:1480