FAQ
The MD Program offers more than 100 elective opportunities to current Canadian medical students through a Visiting Students Elective program.
The University of Alberta's Visiting Students Electives program offers more than 100 elective opportunities to students enrolled in Canadian medical schools. These electives are in a variety of areas, including basic science, clinical specialties and medically related sciences. For further information and to submit a request for an elective go to the AFMC Student Portal.
Take a Virtual Campus Tour before you arrive.
Students who cancel an elective less than six weeks prior to its start date, may receive a letter of unprofessionalism to their home medical school. UME will cancel the elective with the department and the site. The student will also be unregistered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. The application fees will be non-refundable.
NOTE: If the student cancels an elective more than six weeks prior to the elective start date, UME will cancel the elective with the department and the site. The student will also be unregistered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. The application fees will be non-refundable.
Your physical safety is important to us. In the event of exposure to human blood or bodily fluid, any other non-blood borne infectious risk, or any other injuries that occur whhile on your elective, please follow the procedures below.
Human Blood & Bodily Fluid Exposure
Visiting students must follow the University of Alberta’s Human Blood & Bodily Fluid Exposure protocols that are outlined in this document. In the event of human blood/body fluid exposure or any injuries that occurred while on elective here:
IMMEDIATELY with blood or bodily fluid exposure:
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Remove contaminated gloves, clothes, etc.
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For sharps injury, allow wound to bleed freely for 1-2 minutes - do not squeeze. Wash area with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub and cover with a dressing.
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For mucous membrane (e.g. eyes, nose, mouth) and non-intact skin, flush with large amounts of water for 10-15 minutes.
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Report incident to the Charge Nurse and your preceptor immediately to complete Source Risk Assessment & obtain first aid.
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Follow faculty specific reporting protocol. If you are at:
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An Alberta Health Services (AHS) facility, call 1-855-450-3619
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A Covenant Health Facility, call 1-855-342-8070
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REPORTING ANY EXPOSURE, INJURY OR OTHER HAZARDOUS INCIDENT
ALL INJURIES &HBBFE INCIDENTS (including those related to COVID-19, environmental hazards, or other non-blood-borne infectious risks) that occur while in a learning environment MUST be reported to the MD Program office within 48 hours by going to www.ehs.ualberta.ca:
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Complete the on-line University of Alberta Incident Report.
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Complete the Alberta WCB Worker’s Report of Injury.
Note: Visiting medical students must submit both forms within 48 hours to the MD Program office via email at UME.HBBFE@ualberta.ca
For additional help or further information, please contact the MD Program (780-492-6350)
Visiting students must use the AFMC Student Portal Immunization & Testing Form to document their immunization records and submit along with their application through the Portal. If it is incomplete at the time of submission, it will be flagged for further follow up. This will not delay processing, however all immunizations must be completed within 30 days of being notified that their application is incomplete.
To learn more about the University of Alberta's mistreatment and professionalism policies, including the processes for reporting mistreatment, visit the Office of Professionalism.