Education and learners in medicine

Education

Welcome to the Department of Medicine's Medical Education

The Department is pleased to offer two opportunities to support Scholarship in Medical Education. Watch the videos below to learn more.

Scholarship in Medical Education Grant

Do you have a research idea for Medical Education? Unlock your research potential with the help of this grant. We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 grant.

DoM's Scholarship in Medical Education Grant supports projects up to $20,000 for larger projects and mini-grants for smaller needs. The objective of this award is to support research in medical education done principally by a DoM faculty member with preference given to research involving U of A DoM or Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry learners.

Apply by Thursday, October 1, 2026 to Dr. Daniels at vdaniels@ualberta.ca.

Medical Education Research Assistant (MERA)

We have two medical education research assistants, who can help you with medical education research tasks. Learn what our MERAs can do for you.

Email them at dommera@ualberta.ca to set up an appointment.


Scholarship in Medical Education

Scholarship in Medical Education

Scholarship in medical education is key to improving teaching, curriculum, and assessment, ultimately enhancing the quality of healthcare training. 

Medical Education Community of Practice

Community of Practice

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, your perspective and participation are valuable.

Undergraduate Medical Education

Undergraduate Medical Education

The Department of Medicine plays a vital role in the medical school's systems-based integrated curriculum, guiding students through both foundational and clinical learning experiences.

Education Residency Programs

Residency Programs

The Department of Medicine has 16 residency programs.

Fellowship Programs

Fellowship Programs

The Department of Medicine offers AFC accredited, clinical and research fellowship training in over 25+ different programs, where trainees are learning in leading-edge facilities alongside world renowned, highly skilled mentors and researchers.

Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies

Explore medicine. Discover your potential.

Medical Education Awards

Medical Education Awards

Each year, recognition is given to  educators who have demonstrated exceptional teaching skills, dedication, and impact on students. Recognition is also given to a principal investigator whose research has resulted in a high-impact publication.