How to Apply

University of Alberta UGME Students

UofA UGME students may request an elective by contacting Darci Chaba at dchaba@ualberta.ca or (780) 407-2781.

Visiting Canadian Medical Students

Visiting Canadian medical students must apply for electives through the UofA Undergraduate Medical Education office. Applications must be arranged through the AFMC Student Portal a minimum of six weeks prior to the elective start date. For a more comprehensive application procedure, see the following links below.

For more information, or for questions or concerns please contact Angela Penny at the UGME office at visitingelectives@ualberta.ca or (780) 492-6350.


Shadowing Experiences

Pre-clinical medical students in years 1 and 2 may request a shadowing experience (for credit, or exposure) by contacting apmedu@ualberta.ca.