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CAAC - Who Are We?
The Canadian Association of Ambulatory Care (CAAC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing outpatient care in Canada. We bring together passionate healthcare professionals from diverse fields to collaborate, share knowledge, and promote best practices. Our vision is to lead and shape the future of ambulatory care through research, education, and innovation. By connecting professionals and driving performance improvements, we aim to enhance the quality of care for patients across the country.
Why Get Involved?
Ambulatory care touches everyone—whether you’re young or old, healthy or facing illness. At some point, you or someone you love will rely on outpatient care. It’s not a question of if but when. So, wouldn’t you want the best possible healthcare solutions? By getting involved with CAAC, you can be part of shaping the future of preventative care, diagnostic services, treatment, and rehabilitation. It’s your chance to advance your career, inspire meaningful change, and make a lasting difference for yourself, your loved ones, and your community.
Advance your Career
Expand your knowledge, network with leaders in the field, and access opportunities to develop your career through education, leadership roles, and collaboration.
Inspire Change
Drive innovation, influence healthcare practices, and contribute to research that advances the future of ambulatory care in Canada.
Make a Difference
Be part of a community that improves patient outcomes, enhances access to quality care, and creates a lasting impact on healthcare systems nationwide.
Students
Kickstart your Career in Healthcare
Students, join CAAC and take the first step toward a rewarding career in ambulatory care! Enjoy exclusive benefits like:
- $1,000 Scholarship: Support your academic and career goals.
- Mentorship and Networking: Connect with industry leaders to guide your journey.
- Discounted Events: Gain insights and build connections at reduced rates.
Membership is FREE with proof of student status. Sign Up Today and unlock opportunities to shape your future in ambulatory care!
Students
Kickstart your Career in Healthcare
Students, join CAAC and take the first step toward a rewarding career in ambulatory care! Enjoy exclusive benefits like:
- $1,000 Scholarship: Support your academic and career goals.
- Mentorship and Networking: Connect with industry leaders to guide your journey.
- Discounted Events: Gain insights and build connections at reduced rates.
Membership is FREE with proof of student status. Sign Up Today and unlock opportunities to shape your future in ambulatory care!
Advocates
Have a Voice in Healthcare
Connect with healthcare professionals across Canada with General CAAC Membership! Benefits include:
- Networking Opportunities: Expand your connections nationally and internationally.
- Exclusive Access: Enjoy priority booking and discounts for annual conferences, plus a quarterly newsletter with the latest industry insights.
- Professional Growth: Access mentorship programs, award opportunities, and community recognition during Ambulatory Care Day.
Take the next step in your professional journey and be part of Canada’s leading ambulatory care network. Join Today!
Have a Voice
in Healthcare
Connect with healthcare professionals across Canada with General CAAC Membership! Benefits include:
- Networking Opportunities: Expand your connections nationally and internationally.
- Exclusive Access: Enjoy priority booking and discounts for annual conferences, plus a quarterly newsletter with the latest industry insights.
- Professional Growth: Access mentorship programs, award opportunities, and community recognition during Ambulatory Care Day.
Take the next step in your professional journey and be part of Canada’s leading ambulatory care network. Join Today!
Advocates
Partnerships
Be a Leader in Healthcare
Join CAAC’s Corporate Membership to connect with industry leaders and showcase your organization as a trusted name in healthcare.
- Prime Visibility: Feature your logo and profile on the CAAC website, annual report, and conference program.
- Recruitment Benefits: Post job openings for free and attract top talent in ambulatory care.
- Industry Engagement: Build meaningful connections and gain recognition as a leader in the field.
Elevate your brand and strengthen your presence in the ambulatory care sector. Join Today!
Partnerships
Be a Leader in Healthcare
Join CAAC’s Corporate Membership to connect with industry leaders and showcase your organization as a trusted name in healthcare.
- Prime Visibility: Feature your logo and profile on the CAAC website, annual report, and conference program.
- Recruitment Benefits: Post job openings for free and attract top talent in ambulatory care.
- Industry Engagement: Build meaningful connections and gain recognition as a leader in the field.
Elevate your brand and strengthen your presence in the ambulatory care sector. Join Today!
Events
Join healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders from Canada and beyond at the CAAC 2025 Annual Conference, Exploring Ambulatory Care: Bridging Inspiration with Innovation. This premier event offers unparalleled opportunities to network, share groundbreaking ideas, and collaborate on advancing ambulatory care. With interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, and team-building activities like the Conference Amazing Race, attendees will leave with fresh insights and connections. Whether you’re presenting innovative research, learning from experts, or showcasing your organization as a sponsor, this conference is the place to shape the future of ambulatory care. Review our Abstract Guidelines and Submit an Abstract if you’d like to speak at this event.
Attend a Conference
Join healthcare professionals from across Canada and beyond for a dynamic event filled with networking, innovation, and inspiration. Discover new ideas, engage in interactive workshops, and connect with thought leaders shaping the future of ambulatory care. Register today to secure your spot and be part of the conversation driving change in healthcare!
Be a Keynote Speaker
This is your opportunity to take the stage and inspire a global audience in ambulatory care. Submit your abstract to showcase your innovative research, impactful projects, and game-changing ideas. Gain recognition, connect with leading professionals, and help shape the future of ambulatory care. Submit your abstract today and make your mark at this transformative event!
Be an Event Sponsor
Become an event sponsor and connect with top industry professionals while gaining prime visibility among a global audience. Enjoy exclusive branding opportunities, from logo placement to presenting workshops, and highlight your leadership in ambulatory care. Secure your sponsorship today and make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare!
Our 2024 Conference Highlights
The 8th Annual CAAC Conference, held May 23-24, 2024, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, brought together healthcare leaders to explore innovations in ambulatory care. Speakers:
- Dr. Vincent Lin: Expert in otologic and neurotologic surgery.
- Lori Brady: Leader in healthcare innovation and community integration.
- Dr. Shady Ashamalla: Specialist in minimally invasive surgical oncology.
The event was a milestone in advancing ambulatory care practices nationwide.
Our 2024 Conference Highlights
The 8th Annual CAAC Conference, held May 23-24, 2024, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, brought together healthcare leaders to explore innovations in ambulatory care. Speakers:
- Dr. Vincent Lin: Expert in otologic and neurotologic surgery.
- Lori Brady: Leader in healthcare innovation and community integration.
- Dr. Shady Ashamalla: Specialist in minimally invasive surgical oncology.
The event was a milestone in advancing ambulatory care practices nationwide.
2024 Sponsors
Thanks to our 2024 corporate sponsors for their invaluable support in making last year’s conference a success. Your commitment to advancing ambulatory care and fostering innovation has been instrumental in bringing our vision to life. With our sponsors, we create an event that inspires and drives meaningful change in healthcare for years to come. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey!
"We put the patient experience first in everything we do."
Welcome to the CAAC website. We are a unique association that is committed to changing the way ambulatory healthcare is supported and perceived in Canada. This year we are celebrating our 5th anniversary. We have exciting plans on the horizon which includes our newly revamped strategic plan for the next 5 years. To lead the execution of our strategic plan, we have reorganized and enhanced our executive team; reassigning key VP’s to capitalize on their strengths, and recruiting experienced leaders to focus on technology and business development…
A Message from our CEO
The CAAC is a global leader in ambulatory care and innovation. Our culture is what and who we are. We put the patient experience first in everything we do. Our focus is on health -promoting, planning, implementing and delivering extraordinary ambulatory care to each and every patient. This means that we stress the importance of ambulatory care practice and the patient experience. We get things done right by ensuring that we maintain our focus, support our peer initiatives and promote ambulatory care research.
As an association we also believe in collaboration with our healthcare partners across the country and internationally to build a comprehensive ambulatory care network. Our vision is to be one of Canada’s most respected associations. This will be achieved by providing unsurpassed forums for collaboration and information sharing to enhance the patient experience. This is a great time to be a member of our association. You won’t find a group more inclusive, more collaborative, and more motivated than our members. Our educational events build bridges to promote primary and secondary prevention to improve the lives of our patients. We foster an environment where we can all achieve the highest level of excellence by reflecting on the changing population needs, and raising the bar high for the delivery of patient care.
The CAAC is a great association with a great future ahead of it. I hold our members in the highest regard, and provide special awards for outstanding achievements that drive the CAAC mission to transform how we deliver care to our patients. I am proud of the progress that this association has made to date. I want to thank members, our healthcare partners, our sponsors, and the CAAC executive for supporting our shared vision. It is therefore with great promise that I look to the future, I look forward to communicating our progress in the coming year.
Yours Truly,
Denyse Henry
CAAC Founder & CEO
"We put the patient experience first in everything we do."
Welcome to the CAAC website. We are a unique association that is committed to changing the way ambulatory healthcare is supported and perceived in Canada. This year we are celebrating our 5th anniversary. We have exciting plans on the horizon which includes our newly revamped strategic plan for the next 5 years. To lead the execution of our strategic plan, we have reorganized and enhanced our executive team; reassigning key VP’s to capitalize on their strengths, and recruiting experienced leaders to focus on technology and business development…
A Message from our CEO
The CAAC is a global leader in ambulatory care and innovation. Our culture is what and who we are. We put the patient experience first in everything we do. Our focus is on health -promoting, planning, implementing and delivering extraordinary ambulatory care to each and every patient. This means that we stress the importance of ambulatory care practice and the patient experience. We get things done right by ensuring that we maintain our focus, support our peer initiatives and promote ambulatory care research.
As an association we also believe in collaboration with our healthcare partners across the country and internationally to build a comprehensive ambulatory care network. Our vision is to be one of Canada’s most respected associations. This will be achieved by providing unsurpassed forums for collaboration and information sharing to enhance the patient experience. This is a great time to be a member of our association. You won’t find a group more inclusive, more collaborative, and more motivated than our members. Our educational events build bridges to promote primary and secondary prevention to improve the lives of our patients. We foster an environment where we can all achieve the highest level of excellence by reflecting on the changing population needs, and raising the bar high for the delivery of patient care.
The CAAC is a great association with a great future ahead of it. I hold our members in the highest regard, and provide special awards for outstanding achievements that drive the CAAC mission to transform how we deliver care to our patients. I am proud of the progress that this association has made to date. I want to thank members, our healthcare partners, our sponsors, and the CAAC executive for supporting our shared vision. It is therefore with great promise that I look to the future, I look forward to communicating our progress in the coming year.
Yours Truly,
Denyse Henry
CAAC Founder & CEO