Visiting Electives

The Department offers visiting elective training in specialty and subspecialty anesthesia; however, specific program availability is subject to program capacity and approval from the Program Director. Each elective request is handled on a case by case basis. Electives are available to residents who are enrolled in a Canadian training programs accredited by the RCPSC or CFPC.


How to Apply

The application process for visiting electives must begin 4-6 months before your desired start date. Specific registration requirements for electives can take up to 2 months to complete. Failure to provide enough lead time for processing can cause the cancellation of your elective.

All elective requests for anesthesia can be sent to apmedu@ualberta.ca, Program Administrator.