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The UPHN functions as a pan-Canadian fellowship of leading, local medical health officers who exchange and generate knowledge to inform practice-based strategies in addressing key public health issues affecting urban populations. Membership with UPHN is limited to lead Medical Health Officers/ Officers of Health/ Directeurs/ Directrices in santé publique (QC) in one of Canada’s urban centres. Membership has exclusive rights to participate and vote in meetings (two per year), with a fellowship of other local Public Health physicians. Prospective members are encouraged to reach out to UPHN directly for more information about joining. |
Provides a useful forum for discussing public health issues and emergencies, local public health initiatives, and knowledge among peers. | Provides opportunities for group action on public health issues facing urban and peri-urban communities in Canada. | Encourages engagement with cutting-edge researchers on public health issues. |
Allows for opportunities to learn about and effect pan-Canada and international public health strategies and responses. | Offers opportunities to collaborate and network with local public health leaders, government health officials and other public health influencers. | Opportunities for online learning about public health research and professional development topics. |