Welcome to the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists

The Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) is a national voluntary specialty organization formed in 1976 that represents physicians and laboratory clinical professionals working in the field of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

The CCMG promotes excellence and the highest standards of care in Medical Genetics and Genomics clinical and laboratory practice. The CCMG administers Specialty Certification examinations for laboratory and clinical specialists working in Medical Genetics and Genomics, provides education opportunities to its members, other professionals and the public. The CCMG also aims to inform public policy, disseminate and advance the interests of our profession and support research in the field of Genetics.

The Canadian College of Medical Genetics endorses the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Position Statement on the use of Acetaminophen for Analgesia and Fever in Pregnancy, issued in September 2025. There are many known causes and risk factors for autism, and there are many factors likely still to be discovered. Acetaminophen exposure in pregnancy under a physician’s direction is unlikely to be a significant risk factor for autism according to the best evidence.