Health Centres & Organizations

The University of Alberta is affiliated with a number of organizations, hospitals, and health centers that are part of providing an excellent experience to residents and fellows. Learn more about these institutions below.


Affiliated Organizations

College of Physicians and Surgeons

The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta regulates the practice of medicine in Alberta.

Website: CPSA.ca

Canadian Medical Protective Association

The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) was established to protect physicians' practice and professional integrity. CMPA provides residents with the liability insurance necessary to protect them from patients seeking legal action.

The University of Alberta requires all residents to have a CMPA membership before they can partake in their residency. CMPA dues are the responsibility of the residents; the University will not reimburse this cost.

Website: cmpa-acpm.ca 

Professional Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta

The Professional Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta (PARA) was established in 1975 to represent medical residents in Alberta. Its purpose is to pursue improved training and remuneration, and to determine non-academic terms and conditions of resident positions.

For ministry-funded residents, dues equate to 0.95 per cent of gross dollars per cheque. This sum is automatically deducted from their monthly pay. Residents who wish to become a PARA member but are not ministry-funded can contact the PARA office directly.

PARA negotiates its Collective Agreement with Alberta Health Services, University of Alberta and University of Calgary. New members will receive a copy of the Collective Agreement in their PARA orientation package.

PARA is governed through collaborative efforts from executives and the board of directors. Residents hold executive positions, while the board of directors is made up of elected representatives from medical programs in Edmonton and Calgary. Residents nominate and elect their colleagues each spring. PARA also provides representatives to sit on committees of the Alberta Medical Association, College of Physicians and Surgeons, and other organizations.

If you are interested in serving as a committee representative, require more information, or wish to join our organization, please contact us at para@para-ab.ca.

Website: para-ab.ca

Canadian Post-MD Education Registry

The Canadian Post-MD Education Registry (CAPER) is a national database that provides accurate, timely information regarding post-MD training in Canada. It was established in 1986 by various Canadian medical organizations with an interest in promoting postgraduate medical training.

Each Canadian Faculty of Medicine is required to provide CAPER with information concerning trainees in post-MD programs each year. All residents are required to complete the Annual Statistical Report form, which authorizes the Faculty to release information to CAPER. The form will be included with their contracts. CAPER maintains resident confidentiality.

Website: caper.ca


Hospitals and Health Centres

Postgraduate training programs are predominately carried out within the Alberta Health Services' referral hospital and community resources. The primary health care centres are listed below. 

Resident Manuals
Royal Alex Hospital Resident Manual
Grey Nuns Community Hospital Resident Manual

University of Alberta Hospital
8440-112 Street, Edmonton
Tel: 780-407-8822
Medical Education Office:
1F1.08 WMC
Tel: 780-407-7455

Royal Alexandra Hospital
10240 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton
Tel: 780-735-4111
Medical Education Office:
Room 1108H
Tel: 780-735-5239

Alberta Hospital Edmonton
17480 Fort Road, Edmonton
Tel: 780-472-5555

Cross Cancer Institute
11560 University Avenue, Edmonton
Tel: 780-432-8771

Edmonton General Continuing Care
11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Tel: 780-482-8111

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
10230-111 Avenue, Edmonton
Tel: 780-735-7999

Grey Nuns Community Hospital
1100 Youville Drive, Edmonton
Tel: 780-735-7000
Medical Education Office:
Room 1712
Tel: 780-735-7434

Misericordia Community Hospital
16940-87 Avenue, Edmonton
Tel: 780-735-2000
Medical Education Office:
Room 1N98
Tel: 780-735-2991

Northeast Community Health Centre
14007-50 Street, Edmonton
Tel: 780-342-4000

Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
10409-98 Street, Grande Prairie
Tel: 780-538-7100

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
3942-50A Avenue, Red Deer
Tel: 403-343-4422

Stollery Children's Hospital
8440-112 Street, Edmonton
Tel: 780-407-8822

Sturgeon Community Hospital
201 Boudreau Road, St. Albert
Tel: 780-418-8200