A National Forum
The Canadian Association of Health Sciences Deans
Bringing together academic leaders from Canadian universities and colleges offering provincially accredited health science programs.
We provide a national forum for collaboration, advocacy, and strategic leadership across the health education sector, ensuring Canada’s healthcare future is built on an unshakable academic foundation.
National Reach
Uniting programs across all provinces to create a cohesive, forward-looking strategy for health sciences education.
Our Mandate
Advancing Excellence in Health Education
Our work is structural and far-reaching, designed to elevate the standards, administration, and outcomes of health science programs nationwide.
01
Connecting Leadership
Connecting Deans and Directors to share insights, strengthen relationships, and discuss emerging issues in health sciences education.
02
Advancing Dialogue
Advancing national dialogue by preparing recommendations and position papers on academic and professional matters affecting health science programs.
03
Providing Coordination
Providing leadership and coordination, including organizing meetings, conferences, and forums on topics of shared interest.
04
Supporting Excellence
Supporting excellence in administration by sharing best practices, administrative tools, and evidence-informed approaches.
05
Serving as a Collective Voice
Serving as a collective voice for Canadian health sciences education, engaging with partner organizations and the public.
06
Facilitating Exchange
Facilitating information exchange to strengthen education quality, research capacity, and health system readiness across the country.
2026
Conference
The CAHSD Annual Conference
A gathering of Canada’s leaders in health science education. The annual conference provides opportunity to share best practice in education, research, and administration, while setting the agenda that will shape the future of health sciences education.
- Keynote addresses from health education leaders.
- Collaborative workshops on curriculum innovation.
- Strategic policy development sessions.