Overview
The University of Alberta CFPC-Emergency Medicine Program began in July 1993 and has graduated 60 residents who now work throughout Canada. Since its inception, the program has been designed to produce physicians who are able to work in any emergency department, from rural to tertiary care.
One of the keys to success in Edmonton is the large number of learners. In conjunction with the RCPS Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine programs, the U of A boasts one of the largest resident groups in the country. This tight knit group shares in the many dedicated faculty members with expertise in Evidence Based Medicine, EMS Systems, Disaster Medicine, Medical Education, Pediatric and Adult Trauma, Clinical Research and Health Administration. With this dedicated faculty, the University of Alberta formed Canada’s fourth Department of Emergency Medicine in 2004.
The year is intense, but residents are provided great academic support and the flexibility to meet their learning needs. The program is centered in Edmonton, and most rotations occur at the two tertiary care hospitals, the Royal Alexandra, and the University. Additionally, all residents spend time in a community hospital in Edmonton, and two months in Lethbridge, Alberta for rotations in orthopedics and emergency medicine. Accommodation and travel expenses are covered for these rotations.
Accreditation
The program was fully accredited 2005. Highlighted in the accreditation were the devotion of teaching staff, the integration with the RCPS EM program, and the rigorous academic program.
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University of Alberta Department of Emergency Medicine website
