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ACCES NEWSLETTER – Winter 2025

In this issue

President's Message
CMBEC47 / ACCES26 – Winter Updates
Call for Nominations – ACCES Executive Positions
2025 ACCES Membership Drive
Biomed of the Year Award Nominations
News from our Corporate Members

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President's Message

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I am able to announce we will be gathering again in person for the 2025 joint CMBEC 47 / ACCES 26 conference in Fredericton, NB from May 27 - 29. Through a LOT of hard work in a short period of time, this conference was organized and now has a SOLD-OUT vendor hall. With packed conference sessions, this is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Natalie, the local NB conference team, the CMBES team, as well as ACCES stakeholders from across Atlantic Canada have been involved along the way. Things are coming back to normal after the pandemic disrupted many organizations and their ability to meet in person, and we will strive to do the same again in 2026 with the ACCES Educational Seminars and Trade Expo.

Hopefully we will see many of you in Fredericton this May for the conference. Our AGM will be held during the conference and will include the election of officers. With some vital positions up for renewal, we need strong leaders from Atlantic Canada to fill these positions to keep this society going strong. I personally have been a part of the executive since 2012, and I can’t express how much I have enjoyed being part of ACCES, the networking opportunities it has created, and it has allowed me to grow professionally. I encourage all of you to consider putting your name forward for a board position.

Our success depends on your support. Please register as a member of ACCES. The nominal registration fee helps keep the organization going and the more members we have, the greater success we will achieve. Plus, you will receive a gift for registering.

Finally, I would like to thank all the members of the ACCES executive. A successful organization is only as strong as those working within the organization. I can honestly say we have a great team in place, and things are going well with great plans for the near future. As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and this group certainly has been doing the work needed to keep our organization going strong.

Sincerely,

 

Peter Butt
President, Atlantic Canada Clinical Engineering Society

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CMBEC47 / ACCES26 – Winter Updates

The Atlantic Canada Clinical Engineering Society (ACCES) is excited to partner with the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES) for our upcoming joint conference in Fredericton, NB from May 27-29, 2025. This premier event brings together professionals from across Canada to explore Innovations in Health: Improving Patient Outcomes through Sustainable Design & Appropriate Adoption.

Highlights include:

• Keynote speakers Fazila Seker (CEO, Insight Medbotics) and Dr. Colleen O’Connell (Medical and Research Director, Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation)
• Four concurrent education streams, featuring sessions on Virtual Reality, Cybersecurity, Incident Investigations, AI, and Wearables
• Technical Workshop on CSA Z32:21 Electrical Safety by Michel Brossoit (limited spaces available)
• Expanded Exhibitor Hall showcasing cutting-edge medical technologies
• Women in STEM Luncheon on May 28th
• Opening Reception & Themed Fundraiser for the Chalmers' Hospital Foundation

ACCES members enjoy a significant discount on conference registration, making it a great time to join or renew your membership!

Early-bird registration is now open! Register before April 4th, 2025, to receive a 10% discount.

For full details and to register, visit the following link:

https://www.cmbes.ca/news-events/cmbec-conference/cmbec47/registration

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Call for Nominations – ACCES Executive Positions

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2025 ACCES Membership Drive

ACCES Membership Drive – Unlock Exclusive Benefits

As we continue to grow and strengthen our professional network, ACCES is excited to announce our 2025 membership drive. This is the perfect opportunity to join or renew your membership and unlock exclusive benefits that enhance your professional development and savings.

By becoming or renewing your ACCES membership today, you’ll receive two early bird gifts (while quantities last): the versatile Contempo Tech Organizer bag, ideal for keeping cords and accessories neatly arranged, and the practical Picquic Stubby multi-bit screwdriver – a must-have tool for any professional.

In addition to these great gifts, ACCES members enjoy significant savings on conference registration. The CMBES Conference registration for non-members is $845, while ACCES members pay only $650, saving you $195 on your registration!

Don’t miss out on this chance to maximize your value as a member. Join or renew today and take full advantage of these savings and exclusive offers.

For more information, visit the registration details on the CMBES website here: Delegate Registration | CMBES

Your membership supports:

• Continued advocacy for the Clinical Engineering profession
• Access to networking opportunities and professional development events
• Eligibility for ACCES bursaries and awards
• Visit our website to renew or sign up today!

Atlantic Canada Clinical Engineering Society - Home

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Biomed of the Year Award Nominations

Do you know an outstanding Clinical Engineering professional who deserves recognition? ACCES is currently accepting nominations for:

Biomed of the Year Award – Recognizing a professional who has made significant contributions to the field in the past year. This award will be presented at the upcoming joint CMBES/ACCES conference in Fredericton, NB, May 27-29th.

Past recipients of these awards can be found at https://accesociety.org/awards. More details can be found at https://accesociety.org/awards/84-awards/463-award-details.  We kindly ask that all nominations be submitted by no later than March 31st, 2025.

Once you have visited this offering on our ACCES website please follow the instructions on how to nominate an exceptional individual in either category by sending a completed Nomination Form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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News from our Corporate Members

 

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Medset values the support we get from hospitals across Canada and will continue to focus on providing the highest level of customer service available.
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