Canadian Cardiovascular Society Academy
The CCSA is a charitable organization that was created in 2000 by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) to complement and support its activities.
The CCSA aims to support education, research, scholarships, and bursaries for medical students and future cardiovascular specialists. It also provides programs and services for current cardiovascular trainees, from the start of their specialized training through their first seven years of practice. By focusing on medical students, trainees, and scientists in training, the CCSA helps ensure a strong future for the cardiovascular field.
Shape the future of cardiovascular care!
The CCSA programs described below are only possible thanks to generous member donations that sustain and expand initiatives directly benefiting the next generation of cardiovascular specialists.
A Bit of History
In the early 2000s, the CCS Trainee Committee was tasked to explore ways in which the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) could better support its trainee members through tailored programs and services.
Through consultation, trainees identified several key areas where additional support would be highly valuable, including exam preparation, career development, job opportunities, and networking.
CCSA Programs
Over the years, several initiatives have been developed in response to trainee and early career members’ needs, and the CCSA remains committed to continually exploring new opportunities to support them.
Highlights from the last two decades
- Over 1700 trainees benefited from attending a Trainee Review Program (TRP) to prepare for writing the Royal College Exam.
- 364 students have attended CCC as Have a Heart Bursary recipients.
- 24 trainees have attended CCC as Dr. Charles Kerr Award recipients.
- 3 full national cohorts (over 70 1st year adult cardiology residents) have participated in the annual Adult Cardiology 1st year Bootcamp.
For Information Contact:
150 Elgin Street, Suite 1000
Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4
1-877-569-3407 Ext. 402
Email: ccsa@ccs.ca