The Western Canadian Internal Medicine Update was initially formed in 1995 with the primary goal of advancing General Internal Medicine (GIM) in Western Canada. The organizing committee of this annual event, between 1995-2000, was composed of the Division Heads from each of the Western Canadian Universities (Dr Iain Mackie, University of British Columbia; Dr Neil Brown, University of Alberta; Dr Norm Campbell (Founder and Chair), University of Calgary; Dr Brendan MacDougal, University of Manitoba; Dr Robert  J Herman, University of Saskatchewan). Presentations were dominated by GIM specialists providing plenary talks, short snappers and workshops. Trainees and staff were able to present their emerging research projects. The meeting was an excellent forum for Division Heads and Program Directors to meet and discuss common GIM issues of the day. Sponsorship was obtained to support the meeting and to assist trainees from Western Canada to attend.

 

Between 2000-2018, Dr. Robert J Herman was chair of the meeting, now evolved in name to be Rocky Mountain ACP Internal Medicine to signify the critical collaboration with the American College of Physicians (ACP) Western Canadian chapters. Dr. Herman, as the longest serving chair of this annual meeting, worked tirelessly to ensure a successful annual event. He fostered collaborations with ACP and Canadian Society of Internal Medicine (CSIM), both of which remain valuable today!

 

In 2019, the Rocky Mountain Internal Medicine (RMIM) conference transitioned in both name and conference chairs, Dr. Rahim Kachra and Dr. Lee-Ann Hawkins.  For more information on the RMIM Co-Chairs, please click here.