MD Program

Overview

The MD Program in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry educates and prepares students to become competent and compassionate physicians, trained to deliver high-quality, collaborative and socially accountable care. The MD Program curriculum is based on principles of experiential learning whereby students develop a strong theoretical background in the foundational, scientific and clinical principles of medicine while also providing opportunities for students to learn in a variety of environments and locations. 

Benefits

There are several benefits to the life-long learning experience gained through the MD Program. For instance, in addition to their professional physician training, students will develop problem-solving skills and establish clinical readiness and clinical reasoning skills. Through their experiential learning opportunities, they will build teamwork skills and develop an interprofessional education. The MD Program’s program level objectives identify the key competencies of our graduates and provide the backbone to our curriculum.

Application Information

Contact

For general inquiries about the MD Program, contact ume.general@ualberta.ca.

Program Details

Faculty/Unit: Medicine and Dentistry
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Credit Received: Credit
Payment: Unpaid
Location: Other
Format: In-Person
Related Learning Types

Innovative + Strategic Experiential Learning

  • Laboratories
  • Learning Communities

Work-Integrated Learning

  • Mandatory Clinical Placement

Eligibility Requirements

  • The MD Program is a competitive program with 192 spots available for exceptional, qualified candidates. Students must meet a variety of academic and non-academic requirements to be considered for admission to the MD Program.
  • Explore the Application Requirements for the MD Program
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Recognition + Compensation

  • Clinical practicum experiences are mandatory within this program and are recognized towards degree completion.

Duration, Format + Location

  • The MD Program is a four-year undergraduate degree that includes experiential learning opportunities throughout the program. For example, students will partake in anatomy cadaver labs, required clinical rotations (workplace based learning), communication sessions (e.g., small groups with role-play scenarios), community service-learning and many other experiential learning opportunities that facilitate deep learning, professional growth and interpersonal skills. Explore how experiential learning is integrated throughout teaching and learning modalities in the MD Program here. 
  • The MD Program includes early clinical exposure in Years 1 and 2 of study, while fully immersive clinical learning experience begins at the start of Year 3. Review the MD Program Curriculum for more detail. 
  • In addition to the formal curriculum, students can participate in communities of learning which provide them with opportunities for mentored study in selected areas of interest including: social justice, medical/health humanities and research. Learn more about communities of learning here. 
  • Coursework, clinical experiences and other experiential learning opportunities in the MD Program take place across various locations and are in-person.