Overview

As a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Internal Medicine Specialists provide high‑quality acute and critical care services at Canadian Forces Health Services Clinics or while deployed on international, peace‑keeping, or humanitarian operations. They act as leaders within CAF Health Services and serve as mentors and educators to the full spectrum of military health‑care providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and direct patient care services for CAF members in Canada.
• Lead intensive‑care teams in the management of injured and ill patients in Canada and internationally, including deployed settings.
• Provide in‑transport care for injured or ill CAF members during evacuation back to Canada.
• Educate and advise multidisciplinary teams on acute and critical care medicine.
• Maintain a high level of acute in‑patient care skills by holding a position within a civilian health‑care facility.