Teach in the MD Program

Shape the Future of Medicine—Teach with Us!

Inspire the next generation of physicians by teaching in the University of Alberta’s MD Program, an innovative medical school dedicated to training diverse, competent, and compassionate physician leaders to serve the health needs of all Albertans. Share your expertise, shape future healthcare leaders, and make a lasting impact where it’s needed most!

Starting in fall 2025, pre-clerkship teaching can take place at our two sites - Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Clerkship teaching takes place in over 20 established rural teaching sites, as well as regional centres such as Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Fort McMurray. Keep reading for more information about the types of teaching opportunities currently available. To express interest in one or more opportunities, visit the sign up form and an MD Program representative will be in touch soon.

After completing the form, you can expect to hear from the MD Program within 3 business days with more information.

Teaching Benefits

• Formal affiliation with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) with a clinical appointment (which gives you access to teaching stipends, faculty development, University of Alberta Libraries, and more benefits)
• Contribute to the profession and support the growth of your future colleagues
• Onboarding and Faculty Development opportunities
• Administrative and technical support
• Course specific training
• Ongoing teacher support
• Feedback from students and other sources (e.g. peer feedback)
• Recognition
• Stipend support where applicable
• Support the development of highly qualified rural physicians
• Personal and professional satisfaction that comes from interacting with medical students in different capacities

Expectations

• Ensure you are eligible to teach by applying for and completing the steps required to obtain a clinical faculty appointment with the FoMD
• Complete onboarding and related-faculty development prior to teaching
• Arrive on time and fully prepared to teach as scheduled
• Support and promote a health promoting learning environment for students, faculty, and staff
• Embrace a growth mindset and commit to ongoing improvement by reviewing your feedback and seeking support when required.
• To understand the learning objectives of respective learners that you supervise
• To consider the impact of your teaching and medical practice on the career outcomes of medical learners, striving to be an ambassador for underserved and vulnerable populations.

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