Ottawa-based MD Financial Management Inc. (MD), a Canadian Medical Association (CMA)–owned financial management organization, and the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) announced on Monday a collaborative partnership that makes MD the exclusive financial services’ partner of the FMWC.

“We are pleased to partner with the FMWC to assist in their commitment to the professional, social and personal advancement of women physicians,” said Mike Gassewitz, MD’s executive vice president of member solutions.

“We are thrilled to be entering into this relationship with MD,” adds Dr. Mamta Gautam, president, FMWC. “Our members will benefit from our enhanced professional development offerings, and we look forward to working with MD to promote the well-being of women both in the medical profession and in society at large.”

MD focuses on physicians’ unique needs, providing comprehensive financial planning, advice and solutions specific to every stage of their career, from medical school to practice and through retirement.

In addition, to support women during their medical studies, MD is providing financial assistance to female medical students to attend FMWC’s AGM “Women Physicians: Power in Partnership”, Sept. 25 to 27.