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Read a brief history of the early years (1954–1969) by Dr J. D. Carson, Chapter Secretary

Read a brief history of the early years (1954–1969) by Dr J. D. Carson, Chapter Secretary

“Although the N. B. Chapter was functioning earlier, the first recorded minutes available are those dated February 1958. Since that time with only minor setbacks, the history of the N. B. Chapter has been one of growth and development.”
Can Fam Physician 1969 Sep; 15(9): 91
Report of the New Brunswick Chapter, 1956

Report of the New Brunswick Chapter, 1956

“The New Brunswick Chapter met on two occasions In 1955. The first was in Fredericton when a brief résumé of the proceedings of the Board of Representatives and the aims of the College were discussed and the second was our Annual Meeting held in St. Andrews at which time the officers for the following year were elected."
Full report in: First Annual Report 1956. College of General Practice of Canada; 1956:73-74
Clinical Day in New Brunswick, 1959

Clinical Day in New Brunswick, 1959

“The College Chapter organised a clinical day held at the Provincial Hospital at Campbellton for general practitioners from North Shore municipalities like Restigouche, Gloucester, Northumberland and Madawaska.” Bulletin. College of General Practice 1959 Jul;6(1):24
Annual Chapter Meeting, 1960

Annual Chapter Meeting, 1960

“During lunch, Dr. Murray Fraser (the College’s elected chair) discussed the recruitment of members from within the College.” Bulletin. College of General Practice 1960 Jan;6(4):67
3rd Annual Conjoint Scientific Assembly of the Maritime Chapters, 1967

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. Guest faculty included Dr. R. H. Usher, neonatologist on the medical faculty at McGill University, Montreal, and Dr. Richard B. Goldbloom, newly appointed Professor of Paediatrics at Dalhousie University.” Can Fam Physician 1967 Nov:19
New Brunswick Chapter President says province needs medical school, 1969

New Brunswick Chapter President says province needs medical school, 1969

The president, Dr. R. C. Hurley, was speaking in Saint John, NB during the chapter's recent 14th Spring Clinical Sessions held in conjunction with the Saint John Medical Society and the New Brunswick Surgical Society. Can Fam Physician 1969 Jun:67
Dr Bill Dennis of Moncton, Chair of the 1974 Assembly Planning Committee, confers with colleagues

Dr Bill Dennis of Moncton, Chair of the 1974 Assembly Planning Committee, confers with colleagues

The Maritime Chapters 9th Conjoint Scientific Assembly is held in Charlottetown. This year over 220 physicians registered, making it one of the most successful assemblies ever. Can Fam Physician 1974 Dec:17
1985 Order of Merit awarded to Dr Stephen Hart

1985 Order of Merit awarded to Dr Stephen Hart

Dr Stephen Hart, a past president of the New Brunswick Chapter of the College (1976–77) has been chosen by the New Brunswick Medical Society as the 1985 recipient of the Order of Merit. CFPC-Update 1986 Jan/Feb;3(1)
Acadian chapter members address language concerns, 1989

Acadian chapter members address language concerns, 1989

Chapter members discuss rural practice and medicine in New Brunswick, 1994

Chapter members discuss rural practice and medicine in New Brunswick, 1994

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