Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry General Information

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• History
• Faculty Vision and Mission
• Faculty Educational Mandate
• Faculty Values
• Members of the Faculty
• Finance

History

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Alberta was established in 1913 and until 1922 conducted a three-year undergraduate medical program in the basic medical sciences.

In 1923, a full program of clinical instruction began, and the first Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees were awarded in 1925.

Dental education was instituted at the University of Alberta in 1917 in the School of Dentistry under the Faculty of Medicine. The first full degree program was offered in 1923, and the first class graduated in 1927. The School became the Faculty of Dentistry in 1944. Dental Auxiliary training was instituted in 1961. In 1962, the School of Dental Hygiene came into being. A program of graduate studies was formally approved in 1962.

In 1996, the Faculty of Dentistry was merged with the Faculty of Medicine to become the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

Faculty Vision and Mission

To build an exceptional socially accountable Faculty through leadership in education, research and patient care and to be recognized as graduating highly skilled health care professionals for Canada.

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry serves the public good through excellence in medical and health professions education, research and patient care.

Faculty Educational Mandate

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is dedicated to excellence in professional health care education, graduating competent generalist physicians and health care professionals responsive to the health care needs of our communities.

• Undergraduate Medical Education
• Undergraduate Dental Education
• Undergraduate Dental Hygiene Education
• Undergraduate Medical Laboratory Science Education
• Undergraduate Radiation Therapy Education
• Dental Assisting Education

To view the full list of programs, visit Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry .

Faculty Values

Well-being: Committing to caring for the physical and mental health of each other and our communities.

Excellence: Striving for results in research, education & clinical care for the greatest impact.

Professionalism: Approaching all aspects of research, education & clinical care with integrity, respect and social accountability.

Curiosity and Creativity: Encouraging a culture of discovery and innovation.

Engagement for Collaboration: Seeking and integrating meaningful input from each other and our partners in communities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Investing in an inclusive environment that recognizes and respects the dignity and humanity of individuals and communities.

Members of the Faculty

Faculty Governance

Faculty Members

Departments/Centres/Institutes

Finance

DDS Degree

Tuition fees for the program can be found in Tuition and Fees .

Note: The figures are approximate for 2024-2025 and do not include GST; figures are subject to change without notice.

(refer to www.ndeb.ca)

External Practicum Experiences: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from practicum experiences scheduled in the Edmonton area.

Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene)

Tuition fees for the program can be found in Tuition and Fees .
Note: All costs noted below are approximate for 2024-2025 and do not include GST; costs are subject to change and can be affected by economic conditions such as exchange rates. Students pay the fees in effect at the time of registration.

(refer to www.fdhrc.ca/pages/ndhce/)

External Practicum Experiences: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from practicum experiences scheduled in the Edmonton area.

Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) Post Diploma Degree Completion Program

Additional Costs for BSc Dental Hygiene Post Diploma Degree Completion Students: $200 Books

External Practicum Experiences: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from practicum experiences scheduled in the Edmonton area.

Advanced Placement Program (DDS)

Tuition fees for the program can be found in Tuition and Fees .
Note: The figures are approximate for 2024-2025 and do not include GST; figures are subject to change without notice.

(refer to www.ndeb.ca)

External Practicum Experiences: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from practicum experiences scheduled in the Edmonton area.

MD Degree

Information on fees charged to students in the MD and MSc programs is given in Registration  and Tuition and Fees . In addition, medical students spend approximately $2,000 each year for books, supplies and instruments. Fourth-year medical students pay an examination fee of approximately $700 to the Medical Council of Canada in January of their final year.

All medical students are encouraged to take the following courses: First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Students are responsible for the corresponding fees.

Some remuneration is presently given to final year MD students by Alberta Health, Government of Alberta.

Details of scholarships and other financial assistance for medical students are available in the Awards section of this Calendar or by contacting the MD Program Office, Admissions and Undergraduate Medical Education, 1-002 Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research; phone (780) 492-6350.

BSc in Radiation Therapy

Tuition fees for the program can be found in Tuition and Fees . Figures are subject to change without notice.

National Certification Examination fees are payable to the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).  See the CAMRT website for more information. It is mandatory that all students are student members of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) and must pay the student membership on the ACMDTT website.