Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) recognizes individuals of great achievement in the academic health sciences in Canada. Founded in 2004, the CAHS has approximately 500 Fellows and appoints new Fellows on an annual basis. The organization is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors and a Board Executive. The main function of the CAHS is to provide timely, informed, and unbiased assessments of urgent issues affecting the health of Canadians. The Academy also monitors global health-related events to enhance Canada’s state of readiness for the future, and provides a Canadian voice for health sciences internationally. The CAHS provides a collective, authoritative, and multidisciplinary voice on behalf of the health sciences community. ------ The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) recognizes the power of social media for promoting excellence in the health sciences. We also are concerned about the potentially harmful and unexpected risks from uncontrolled use of these platforms. We will continue both to engage for the purposes of communication among our Fellowship and the public while monitoring external risks and our own impact. The CAHS will adapt as the landscape unfolds.