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Biomedical Engineering General Discussion • Rating System for Medical Equipment
Hi everyone,

I have recently started working in a mangement capacity with the Government of Nunavut. I am tasked with basically starting a new biomedical services program from...
Biomedical Engineering General Discussion • Gas Blenders
Hi all,

What are your procedures on the PMs of Gas Blenders? Is it part of your PM programs?
I've seen different practices at different facilities...
Biomedical Engineering General Discussion • BMET II postion - St Boniface Hospital,Winnipeg
We have an immediate opening for an experienced Biomedical Technologist (BMET II) at the St Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg.
This is a full time, permanent position.
Please go to...

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CMBES and APIBQ are pleased to invite you to the Canada's Capital

Update: The registration fees for our Continuing Education Sessions have been significantly reduced!

To register please log in to your CMBES Network account (create a free account, if you don't have one) and click on the registration link on the bottom of the log-in page.

Hotel and travel discounts are also available, details are listed on the Travel & Accommodation page linked in the conference menu on the upper left of the CMBES home page.

National Biomedical/Clinical Engineering Appreciation Week

WHEREAS, the continuously advancing medical technology for a better and safer patient care, today and in the future makes it essential that those individuals responsible for care, safety and accuracy of this equipment are recognized as an invaluable resource to the Canadians; and
WHEREAS, biomedical engineering technologists/technicians, clinical/biomedical engineers, and other medical technology professionals uniquely serve patients, the medical community, and new technology development to improve the quality of Canada’s healthcare; and
WHEREAS, these professionals research, recommend, install, inspect, and repair medical devices and other complicated medical systems, as well as advise and train others concerning the safe and effective use of medical devices, thereby controlling health care costs and improving patient safety; and
WHEREAS, CMBES Professional Affairs Committee seeks to advance the interests of biomedical equipment technologists/technicians, clinical/biomedical engineers, and other medical technology professionals; and
NOW, the CMBES hereby proclaims May 19 - 25, 2013, as National Biomedical/Clinical Engineering Appreciation Week.

If you'd like some ideas on how you can recognize NBCEAW in your organization please visit our NBCEAW page for some tips and helpful documents.
CMBES' efforts to promote NBCEAW this year have been graciously sponsored by CMEPP and InfuSystem Canada.

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CMBES and COMP are bringing the IUPESM World Congress to Canada!

CMBES (a member of International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering - IFMBE), along with the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (a member of International Organization for Medical Physics - IOMP) will be jointly hosting the 2015 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (June 7 to June 12, 2015) in Toronto.

For more information or questions and comments please join our forum.

If you're interested in joining the Organizing Committee contact the Secretariat at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Call for Nominations - Annual Awards

Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for their outstanding work?

Do you know someone who has dedicated their professional lives to the biomedical and medical engineering profession?

If so, please take out a couple of minutes of your time and visit the awards page to nominate a deserving colleague and peer for any of our awards. The process is an easy, user-friendly, on-line nomination process that will make both yourself and the deserving recipient feel proud.

CMBES Newsletter - Winter Edition Now Available!

The Winter 2013 edition of the CMBES Newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. CMBES members can find the latest edition on the CMBES Network.

Clinical Engineering Standards of Practice (CESOP) is available to download!

You can now download a copy of the CESOP from CMBES Store. CMBES members: please log In to your account to get it for free!

CMBES Discussion Forums

CMBES List server is replaced by the new CMBES discussion forums. Come join the discussions! This is the tool we have been looking for and it will grow with your participation.

Please log in to your CMBES Network account (create a free account, if you don't have one). And then select Forum from the "go to" menu.

CMBES Members: Get Fit for Less with the Engineer Wellness Corporate Program

CMBES, in co-operation with the Engineering Institute of Canada and Goodlife Fitness, is proud to present a discounted rate for Goodlife Memberships to our members. Visit the Goodlife Fitness Engineer Wellness Site for details!

CMBES Shirts for Sale

While quantities last, purchase a CMBES shirt and help promote the Society. Shirts are available in S, M, L, XL and XXL.

Golf Shirts: $35.00 ($40.00 for XXL)
T-shirts: $25.00 ($28.00 for XXL)

(plus $15.00 for shipping and handling )

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CMBES Call for Volunteers

CMBES is seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers who wish to contribute their skills, experience and vision to serve on various committees and sub-committees. The value of your contribution is priceless for CMBES and you will also have valuable opportunity to increase your network within your profession, while promoting and supporting the increase of scientific, technical and other pertinent knowledge in biomedical engineering. Please contact the Secretariat at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information.