MEDIA ALERT - Future Physicians visit Parliament Hill to discuss improving rural access to health care

OTTAWA, Feb. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) will bring tomorrow's physicians to Parliament Hill for its annual Lobby Day on February 6, 2012.

Medical students from across the country will meet with Members of Parliament and Senators to discuss methods for improving access to health care in rural and remote regions. They will propose solutions that more effectively attract new physicians to these areas, and reduce existing barriers to practice.

When:	Monday, February 6, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Room 2-2, National Press Building Ottawa, Ontario

CFMS President Noura Hassan and Vice-President Advocacy Chloé Ward will be available for interviews throughout the day.

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) is a national organization that represents over 7500 medical students at 14 medical schools across Canada.

Matthew Tenenbaum, Vice President Communications
Canadian Federation of Medical Students
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Canadian Federation of Medical Students
Fédération des étudiants et des étudiantes en médecine du Canada

324 Somerset Street West, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON  K2P 0J9  Canada
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