About
The Canadian Hellenic Medical Society (CHMS) traces its roots to December 6, 1983, when it was founded in Toronto as the “Hippocrates” Hellenic Canadian Medical Association of Ontario by Dr. Dimitrios Oreopoulos, Dr. Anastasios Karantonis, and Dr. Paris Philips. Their vision was to build a strong community of medical professionals of Greek origin—celebrating their achievements, promoting medical education for both professionals and the public, and fostering collaboration with the medical community in Greece.
Honouring our roots, shaping the future
Over the years, the society has hosted numerous continuing medical education (CME) events, offered health education to the Hellenic public, and raised funds to support scholarships for future physicians as well as local health initiatives such as the Hellenic Home for the Aged. A key fundraising event has been the Annual Physicians’ Gala, a cornerstone of our calendar.
In the early 2000s, the society partnered with other Hellenic professional organizations to co-host what is now known as the Hellenic Professionals’ Gala. The society’s medical student scholarship was named in memory of our esteemed founder, Dr. Dimitrios Oreopoulos, to honour his legacy.
A new board and a renewed vision
Following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the society was revitalized in 2022 with a new board and a renewed vision. Our mission expanded to embrace Greek physicians and allied health professionals across Canada. Reflecting this national scope, our name was changed to the Canadian Hellenic Medical Society, with Hippocrates remaining central to our logo and identity.
Our Mission & Vision
We are committed to promoting medical education and knowledge sharing among the Hellenic medical diaspora of Canada. Our aim is to provide opportunities for our members to enhance their medical expertise and to foster a sense of community tied to our Hellenic roots.
We envision a future where Hellenic medical professionals living and practicing in Canada are well-connected, highly skilled, and positively contribute to the Canadian medical community as well as their heritage.
Meet the executive board
Gynaecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellow at McMaster University
Neurology Resident at McMaster University
Pain Medicine / Physiatrist
Adjunct Clinical Progressor at University of Toronto
Medical Student at Western University
Family Physician and Low Risk Obstetrics
University of Toronto, Department of Family and Community Medicine
Family Medicine Resident at University of Toronto
Internal Medicine Resident at University of Toronto
Medical Student at University of Ottawa
Adolescent Medicine Specialist
Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto
Family Medicine Resident, University of Toronto
Our committees
Finance
Chair: Dr John Koussiouris
Dr Vasilia Vastis
Dr David Rossolatos
Membership
Chair: Gregory Anagnostopoulos
Dr John Koussiouris
Dr David Rossolatos
Events
Chair: Dr Elena Koskinas
Dr Vasilia Vastis
Dr David Rossolatos
Education & Community Outreach
Chair: Dr Maria Psihogios
Aliki Karanikas
Governance
Chair: Dr David Rossolatos
Dr Elena Koskinas
Gregory Anagnostopoulos
Scholarships & Awards
Chair: Dr Vasilia Vastis
Gregory Anagnostopoulos
Communications
Chair: Aliki Karanikas
Dr David Rossolatos
Dr Elena Koskinas
Nominations & Elections
Chair: Dr Vasilia Vastis
Dr David Rossolatos