| 1863 | Formed Hamilton Medical and Surgical Society – later disbanded |
| 1899 | Formed Hamilton Medical Society – 29 charter members under presidency of Dr. James White |
| 1931 | Permanent head office leased at 286 Victoria Avenue North, Hamilton – premises formerly known as the Babies Dispensary Guild Housed and maintained only Medical Library in the Hamilton and surrounding area - only vehicle for Continuing Medical Education in Hamilton |
| 1932 | Society re-organized and incorporated as The Hamilton Academy of Medicine – more than 200 members |
| 1985 | Incorporated The Hamilton Academy of Medicine Foundation (formerly known as the Foundation Fund) - a registered charitable organization formed to advance the art and science of medicine in its various branches through public and physician education |
| 1990 | Relocated head office with History of Medicine Archival Collection & Museum to 1 Young Street, Suite 206, Hamilton – more than 850 members |
| 1999 | Celebrated 100 years of service to the medical community. The History of Medicine Museum was officially incorporated and awarded Charitable Status by Revenue Canada and named after the Founder – Ambrose McGhie Medical Museum |
| 2001 | Launched first Academy Web site and online services for members – more than 800 members |
