Visiting Students

The University of Alberta has many electives opportunities for visiting students from other Canadian medical schools.
Canadian undergraduate medical students may be interested in elective opportunities at the University of Alberta. For information about electives options, criteria, deadlines, application processes, and required documents, please review the University of Alberta's institutional profile on the AFMC Student Profile.
Application Procedure
For the procedure on creating an application, please read the following instructions carefully. All elective applications must be arranged through the AFMC Student Portal.
Things to Do in Edmonton
Whether you are moving to Edmonton to start medical school, considering applying to the MD Program at the University of Alberta, or coming to Edmonton as a visiting student, this is everything you need to know about Edmonton.
Electives
The University of Alberta's Visiting Students Electives program offers more than 100 elective opportunities to students enrolled in Canadian medical schools.
FAQ
For any questions you have about becoming a visiting student with the MD Program, we encourage you to first check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.