Electives
Electives give you the opportunity to explore the full breadth of medical practice. By choosing electives in your third and fourth years of medical school, you’ll gain confidence in your skills — and discover what you love to do in medicine.
Further benefits include:
- Mentorship and relationship building with your elective preceptor
- Extra skills and reference letters to boost residency applications
- Learn in unique environments at the cutting-edge of medicine
Featured Electives
Inner City Family Medicine Shadowing Experience
Years 1-2
During this elective, you will better understand and appreciate the comprehensive care of marginalized populations in an inner city setting.
Discovering the Versatility of Family Medicine
Years 1-2
Gain exposure to the versatile and dynamic role a family physician can play in their clinical practice, and begin familiarizing yourself with clinical encounters.
Urban Family Medicine
Years 3-4
This elective will help you better understand and demonstrate your knowledge of family practice in an urban setting
Family Medicine with Opportunities in Reproductive Health
Years 3-4
Broaden your exposure to generalist family medicine with a focus on reproductive and sexual health.
Northern Medicine — Inuvik
Years 3-4
Based out of Inuvik General Hospital, you will obtain a wide range of clinical experience including out-patient clinics, medical evacuations, settlement visits and/or in-patient care.
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Visiting Electives
Students at other Canadian medical schools can apply to join our students on elective rotations.