Research
Medical students have many opportunities to engage in research and work with some of Canada's top medical researchers throughout their four years in the MD Program
Student Resources
Information for current students about academic support, scholarships, career planning, and more.
Application Process
Applications for fall 2021 are now closed. The 2021-2022 application cycle (for fall 2022 start) will open in mid-2021.
Indigenous Health Initiatives (IHI)
Supporting the growth in the number of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people in medicine and dentistry programs.
Professionalism is a Priority
We believe professional behaviours should be commended and support safe processes in reporting professionalism lapses.
Humans of the MD Program
Our students come to medical school with many different backgrounds and experiences. Get to know the MD Program through our students' stories.
Advocacy & Wellbeing
We're focused on advocacy and the wellbeing of our learners and faculty.
MD Program News
Fresh Faces - Ruth Legese, MD Class of 2024
UAlberta’s focus on global and Indigenous health made it an obvious choice for this new MD student, who looks to a future of advocacy for equitable health-care access.
Women’s and gender studies ideal training for med school, say students
Three U of A medical students may have different backgrounds and interests, but they share a passion for reducing inequities in health—and in the health system.
U of A medical students play key role in COVID-19 hospital surge planning
Student volunteers save Alberta Health Services workers “months of work” in preparation for patient influx.