About CIMA
Canadian Iranian Medical Association
The Canadian Iranian Medical Association (CIMA) was founded by a group of Iranian Physicians in early 2002 to serve as a networking platform for Iranian Physicians practicing in the Greater Toronto Area within Ontario, Canada.
All Iranian Physicians with valid College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) certificate of registration for independent practice may join CIMA. Memberships are renewed annually for a nominal fee. Active members are invited to join all CME events as well as Social and Cultural events that are organized throughout the year.
CIMA's main interest is to promote professional and social interests of its members and to create means of networking among members to meet each other, share, and discuss their scientific and professional ideas together.
Our Vision
“Stronger presence in Iranian community with networking opportunity and continuing medical education.”
In the late 80s, Dr. Hadian called for a meeting to gather Iranian-Canadian physicians. The first nucleus of this casual group was formed by Dr. Hadian, Dr. Asayesh, Dr. Maleki, Dr. Beheshti, Dr. Boozari and Dr. Fazel. Later, this group decided to start a more formal association.
An association was started at a broader level that consisted of Physicians, dentists and pharmacists. In this group, every year there was an election to appoint Board of Directors. Dr. Adab, a dentist, was elected as the first president and at some point Dr. Asayesh and Dr. Boozari also served as president in this group.
In the early 90s, medical students also joined the group. As the membership numbers increased and the number of pharmacists and dentists had significantly increased, each group went on to have their own independent association. At this point, medical doctors decided to form a new group to include only MDs. After a few years of activity, the group was in hibernation for 4 years.
In 2001, Dr. Neda Amani and Dr. Afshan Zahedi started the current group once again and were the co-presidents for 8 years. They registered the association as a non-profit corporation under the name of CIMA. We should give credit to Dr. Masoud Grouhi for suggesting the great name for this association. Dr. Pazuki joined the board with Dr. Zahedi when Dr. Amani moved to Ottawa.
Dr. Fatereh Akhlaghi, Dr. Abbas Azadian, Dr. Saeed Kalantari, Dr. Kamran Bordbar, Dr. Haleh Doulatyari Azar, Dr. Sanaz Zarinehbaf, Dr. Hamid Mojab, and Dr. Atoosa Enzevaei were the subsequent Directors for this group.
Currently, Dr. Mahnaz Mahmoudi, Dr. Toghra Ghaemmaghami, Dr. Nick Dortaj, and Dr. Negin Mastoori are acting as board of directors.
What We Offer
Accredited continuing medical education opportunities featuring expert speakers and cutting-edge medical topics relevant to your practice.
Connect with fellow Iranian-Canadian physicians across specialties. Build professional relationships and collaborate on cases or research.
Regular social and professional events designed to foster connections, share experiences, and celebrate our community's achievements.
Access our job board featuring opportunities across Canada, mentorship programs, and resources for professional advancement.
Engage in thoughtful discussions about medical literature, healthcare policy, and books that inspire and inform our practice.
Participate in initiatives that give back to the broader Iranian-Canadian community and support healthcare access and education.
Professional Excellence
We are committed to the highest standards of medical practice and continuous professional development.
Community & Collaboration
We believe in the power of connection and the strength that comes from supporting one another.
Cultural Pride
We celebrate our Iranian heritage while embracing our Canadian identity and commitment to serving all communities.
Integrity & Ethics
We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our activities and interactions.
Innovation & Progress
We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches to advance healthcare and our association.
Inclusivity & Respect
We welcome all medical professionals and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Join Our Community
Become part of a growing network of Iranian-Canadian medical professionals dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and community service.