Elective Years 3 and 4: Urban Family Medicine
Department: | Family Medicine |
Title: |
Urban Family Medicine Diversification = R1 Family Medicine |
Location: | Edmonton family medicine practitioners approved by the Department of Family Medicine (must possess a clinical academic appointment). |
Duration: | 2 weeks |
Contact: |
University of Alberta Students: Placement Contact: Nicole Stubbs fmunder@ualberta.ca |
Overview: | The student works with the Department of Family Medicine to arrange an elective experience which will broaden their exposure to family medicine. |
Objectives: |
To allow students to better understand and demonstrate their knowledge of family practice in an urban setting including:
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Additional Notes: |
University of Alberta Students request this elective through MedSIS.
Undergraduate Family Practice experience (urban or rural) is strongly recommended as preparation for approved Family Medicine Residency Programs. Urban sites are any community within 80km of Edmonton, including but not limited to sites in St. Albert, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain. **PLEASE NOTE: Students must first request the elective through MedSIS (AFMC Portal for visiting students). Students will be assigned to a preceptor. You may indicate a preference for a specific preceptor/area of expertise (e.g. LGBTQ+ health, mental health, student health, sports medicine, etc) or geographical location but placement is not guaranteed. You may specify a location preference such as a quadrant of the city or one of the communities located within 80 km of Edmonton, (listed above). However, placement is based on preceptor availability and specific requests cannot be guaranteed. |
Last Updated: March 9, 2023 |