/R E P E A T -- Media Alert - Future Physicians Visit Parliament Hill to Discuss Housing and Health/

OTTAWA, Jan. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) will bring tomorrow's physicians to Parliament Hill for its annual Lobby Day on February 3, 2014.

In recognition that patients' health is largely determined by their living conditions and access to care, medical students from across the country will meet with Members of Parliament and Senators to discuss strategies for maintaining social housing  as well as incentives to more effectively attract physicians to rural and remote areas.

When:	Monday, February 3, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Board Room, National Press Building 165 Sparks Street, 2^nd Floor Ottawa, Ontario

The VP Government Affairs Melanie Bechard and VP Global Health Andrew Bresnahan will be available for interviews in English. The CFMS President Jesse Kancir will be available for interviews in French or English.

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

 

SOURCE: Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS)

Miriam Lermer, Vice President Communications
Canadian Federation of Medical Students
Cell: [phone] • [email protected]