Our History

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Formed Hamilton Medical and Surgical Society – later disbanded

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Formed Hamilton Medical Society – 29 charter members under presidency of Dr. James White

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Permanent head office leased at 286 Victoria Avenue North, Hamilton – premises formerly known as the Babies Dispensary Guild

Housed and maintained only Medical Library in the Hamilton and surrounding area – only vehicle for Continuing Medical Education in Hamilton

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Society re-organized and incorporated as The Hamilton Academy of Medicine – more than 200 members

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Incorporated The Hamilton Academy of Medicine Foundation (formerly known as the Foundation Fund) – a registered charitable organization formed to advance the art and science of medicine in its various branches through public and physician education

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Relocated head office with History of Medicine Archival Collection & Museum to 1 Young Street, Suite 206, Hamilton – more than 850 members

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Celebrated 100 years of service to the medical community. The History of Medicine Museum was officially incorporated and awarded Charitable Status by Revenue Canada and named after the Founder – Ambrose McGhie Medical Museum

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Launched first Academy web site and online services for members – more than 800 members