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FOMD Alumni-Student Resource Network
Did you know there are over 16,000 FoMD alumni living around the world, with various backgrounds, skills and interests?
There are many ways alumni can add value to student activities, including but not limited to:
- Speaking at an event / sharing stories
- Sharing career advice and insights
- Participating in mentorship activities
- Contributing ideas and advice to the executive board as an alumni representative
- Connections with industry and organizations
- Social and networking opportunities
FoMD student groups / clubs can request support through the FoMD Alumni-Student Resource Network, an initiative of the FoMD Alumni Advisory Council (AAC) for activities that connect students and alumni. Here are the supports the AAC can provide:
- Help student groups find suitable alumni volunteers/attendees for their activities
- Provide small grants (up to $500) to support activities that connect alumni and students
- Track alumni volunteerism and recognize FoMD alumni who to give their time to student activities (e.g. we will send a thank you note to ensure alumni feel appreciated and want to continue to give their time)
Priority for support will be given to activities that:
- demonstrate benefits to FoMD students
- have a clearly defined role for alumni participants
- involve alumni in ways that utilize their unique skills and expertise
- provide meaningful opportunities for alumni and students to interact
FoMD student group request for support
Complete the Request Support form for your student group’s upcoming activities that connect alumni and students.
Requests should be submitted between August 15 and March 15, as all funding will be allocated by March 31 for the academic year. Providing as much lead time as possible allows for thorough review and response. Early submission increases the likelihood of receiving support. Even if the activity is in the early planning stages, submitting the form early enables involvement from the start, ensuring the best possible assistance in connecting the right alumni and resources.
Alumni volunteers
For FoMD alumni who want to volunteer to help FoMD students, please visit our Get Involved page.
Previously-supported Projects
Medical students from the U of A and U of C gather annually in Canmore for a conference on developing their mental and physical wellbeing. The conference engages alumni as keynote speakers. Their attendance at the conference also provides medical students with an opportunity to expand their network of alumni who share a commitment to advancing physician health and wellness.
The Dental Students’ Association hosted a lecture series featuring accomplished dental alumni who deliver specialized talks on topics relevant to students. The FoMD Alumni-Student Resource Network, in collaboration with the Dental Alumni Association, arranged lunch and assisted in identifying alumni speakers.
IceBowl, an annual hockey tournament, brings together medical students from across Western Canada. Through friendly competition, IceBowl fosters camaraderie and provides a unique opportunity for students to connect with peers from Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. The FoMD Alumni-Student Resource Network recruited alumni to participate in a special alumni game and supported an alumni-student mixer following the game.
The conference serves as a safe space for like-minded health professionals who share a vision for improved LGBTQ+ healthcare. Participants engage in meaningful conversations, exchange insights, and build connections that contribute to a future of inclusive and compassionate healthcare. The FoMD Alumni-Student Resource Network supported the conference organized by the Sexuality & Gender Advocacy Committee (SGA) by promoting it to alumni and offering financial support.
Case competition was held with alumni on the judging panel.
The FoMD Alumni-Student Resource Network supported this case competition by recruiting alumni as volunteer judges.
Medical Laboratory Student / Alumni Mixer.
The FoMD Alumni-Student Resource Network supported this event by providing door prizes.
U OF A ALUMNI EMAIL SERVICE
The U of A Alumni Email Service helps grads stay connected with the University of Alberta even after they cross the stage. Graduates of degree-granting programs at the U of A are eligible for an alumni email address with access to 100 MB of inbox storage.
Former residents must have Associate Alumni status to be eligible for the alumni email service. For more information, see the Associate Alumni Registration section.
More information »ASSOCIATE ALUMNI REGISTRATION (for former residents)
In 2012, the University of Alberta's Board of Governors and President's Executive Committee confirmed the decision to recognize learners who completed their residency at the University of Alberta as 'Associate Alumni.'
'Associate Alumni' status provides access to all of the opportunities and benefits offered by the Alumni Association.
The University must obtain consent from residents to create an ‘Associate Alumni’ record in their name. Find out if you need to provide consent; read on for more information.
Residents with other degrees from the U of A
Residents who also have another degree from the U of A (e.g. MD, MSc, BSc, etc.), are automatically given ‘Alumni’ status. No further action is required to have an alumni record made in your name. Update your contact information and stay connected.
Residents who started their program in 2013 and onwards
Residents who started their residency program in 2013 and onwards provided consent through a consent form collected by The Office of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) at the start of their residency program. Using this consent form, the University will create an ‘Associate Alumni’ record upon completion of the residency program. No further action is required to have an ‘Associate Alumni’ record made in your name. Update your contact information and stay connected.
Residents who started their program before 2013
Residents who started their residency prior to 2013 must provide consent to the University to create an ‘Associate Alumni’ record in their name. Please complete this registration form to provide us with your current contact information and consent.
Questions / concerns
Please email fomdalum@ualberta.ca to speak to a staff member.
Alumni Benefits
Alumni Travel Program
Together with our travel partners, we are pleased to offer a curated collection of interesting itineraries created especially for our alumni community. Your family and friends are welcome to join you, too!
Ticket Discounts
U of A alumni and their families can now take advantage of discounted theatre and special event tickets. Past deals included performances by the Blue Man Group, Cirque de Soleil and many hit musicals including Chicago, Mamma Mia, Stomp, The Lion King, and Wicked.
eResources for Alumni
Access over 5,000 full-text scholarly journals, magazines and trade publications covering a wide range of disciplines available exclusively to U of A Alumni. Continue your path of lifelong learning from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and without late fees!
Library Borrowing Privileges for Alumni
With an Alumni ONEcard, alumni can borrow books and periodicals for two weeks, as well as specialized materials (multimedia, microform, etc.) and U of A Course Materials. Additionally, alumni can access databases that are not included in the alumni eResources program (such as PubMed) on campus by using library computers or the U of A wireless network using an Temporary Networking ID obtained at any library service desk.
ALUMNIcard and Facility Access
The ALUMNIcard provides alumni with access to a whole host of privileges and benefits including discounts at the U of A Bookstore, Technology Training Centre, Campus & Community Recreation, Conference Services and Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic.
You can get your ALUMNIcard in the ONEcard Office in HUB Mall.
Affinity Partner Benefits
Access preferred rates on services or exclusive offers that save you money. The U of A Alumni Association receives a small percentage of revenue from their affinity partnerships which is used to operate their programs and services.
Alumni Career Services
Expand your career horizons with the Alumni Career Services program. Whether your post-grad job hunt has just begun or you're switching careers, take advantage of alumni-to-alumni mentorship opportunities and career-focused events.