The Royal Canadian Medical Service (RCMS, French: Service de santé royal canadien) provides medical support for the Canadian Forces (CF) both at home and abroad. It is also a personnel branch of the CF. The RCMS along with the Royal Canadian Dental Corps (RCDC) form the Canadian Forces Health Services Group (CF H Svcs Gp). The RCMS was formerly named the Canadian Forces Medical Service until it was renamed on October 9, 2013.