Let the (medical) games begin CMAJ 1997;156:971 © 1997 Canadian Medical Association There's still time to register for the 18th annual World Medical Games, to be held June 28-July 5 in Le Touquet Paris-Plage, France, a resort town on the English Channel about 80 km from Paris. More than 1800 practising physicians, final-year medical students and other medical professionals from more than 25 countries are expected to attend the "Medical Olympics." They will witness opening and closing ceremonies and medal presentations, and receive CME credits. There are 23 sporting events, including basketball, cycling, fencing, soccer, golf, swimming, windsurfing, tennis and mountain biking. Joseph Del Monte of Velia Travel Service, the North American contact for the games, says most events are organized in 5 age categories. In addition to the sporting events there will be symposia on medicine and sports, which are eligible for up to 30 hours of American Medical Association category 1 CME credits. Further information is available from Velia Travel, 617 321-6500. Send a letter to the editor responding to this article Envoyez une lettre à la rédaction au sujet de cet article | CMAJ April 1, 1997 (vol 156, no 7) / JAMC le 1er avril 1997 (vol 156, no 7) |