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Read a brief history of the early years (1954–1969) by Dr J. A. McPhee, Secretary

Read a brief history of the early years (1954–1969) by Dr J. A. McPhee, Secretary

The work of general practitioners in Ontario, 1957

The work of general practitioners in Ontario, 1957

“There are 4704 Ontario physicians participating in Physicians Services Incorporated, 3021 of them general practitioners, as of May 31, 1957. This represents the greater majority of practicing doctors in the province and an analysis has been made of their work …” Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada. 1957 Nov; 4(2):7-8
Ontario Chapter holds 3rd annual Clinical Day, 1958

Ontario Chapter holds 3rd annual Clinical Day, 1958

The Clinical Day was held at Prudhommes Garden Centre Hotel, in Vineland Ontario, on September 10th. Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1958 Nov;5(2):25
Dr Anne Pierce named President of North Toronto Medical Association, 1959

Dr Anne Pierce named President of North Toronto Medical Association, 1959

“Dr. Pierce is a general practitioner in Willowdale and on the out-patient staff at Women’s College Hospital. She is an active member of the College of General Practice of Canada which counts among its Toronto area members about a dozen women physicians.” Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1959 Jan;5(3):35
Third Annual Scientific Assembly April 20–23, 1959

Third Annual Scientific Assembly April 20–23, 1959

“…the College has arranged four full days of educational opportunity for general physicians. College members will be granted 26 hours study credits for full attendance.” Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1959;5(4):24
Ontario Chapter meeting, 1967

Ontario Chapter meeting, 1967

The new President, Dr Robert Kemp, is installed.
More pictures in: Can Fam Physician 1967 Nov;13(11):17
Ontario Chapter Life Members honoured, June 1969

Ontario Chapter Life Members honoured, June 1969

Dr Carmi Warren, Dr William Gray, and Dr Harold Taylor received honorary life membership in the Ontario Medical Association. Can Fam Physician 1969 Jul:47-8
Dr Carmi Warren retires

Dr Carmi Warren retires

Dr Warren, who retired in July after six years as Ontario Chapter Executive Secretary, is honoured at a testimonial dinner at the Inn on the Park, October 4, 1970. Can Fam Physician 1970 Nov:28
Ontario Chapter Annual Scientific Assembly, 1971

Ontario Chapter Annual Scientific Assembly, 1971

“The Annual Scientific Assembly of the Ontario Chapter was the largest convention of its kind in the history of the Canadian College.”  Can Fam Physician 1971 Jan:31
First woman physician President of Ontario Chapter

First woman physician President of Ontario Chapter

“At its Tenth Annual Scientific Assembly and Business meeting, held in Toronto September 11-13, the College's Ontario chapter appointed Dr. Margaret Brander as its new president." Can Fam Physician 1972 Oct:19
First Ontario Chapter Community Teacher of the Year Award

First Ontario Chapter Community Teacher of the Year Award

Dr John Dove of Dryden was the first recipient of the award. The award was created to recognize excellence in an Ontario community teacher of family medicine. CFPC-Update 1985Mar/Apr;2(2)
Ontario Chapter meeting, 1986

Ontario Chapter meeting, 1986

From left to right: Dr Nick Busing, Dr Cal Gutkin, Dr Don Watt
Dr Elliott Halparin installed as Chapter President, December 1987

Dr Elliott Halparin installed as Chapter President, December 1987

“’There are some areas in need of improvement such as lobbying municipal and provincial governments. But now that our objectives are established we can continue in that direction this year’, concluded Dr. Halparin." CFPC-Update 1988;5(1)
Ontario College past presidents

Ontario College past presidents

From left to right: Dr Ralph Masi (1996–1997), Dr Grahame Owen (1980–1981), Dr Marlene Spruyt (1994–1995), Dr Lynn Nash (1995–1996)

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