Undergraduate Medical Education

Faculty of Medicine

Visiting Student Electives

Your chance to study medicine in Maritime Canada

Dalhousie Medical School offers the most up-to-date curriculum in Canada, and attracts some of the country's best students, physicians and researchers.

If you're looking to experience Dalhousie's hands-on MD program, apply for a clinical elective. We welcome a number of visiting medical students each year from both Canadian and non-Canadian schools.

Contact ugme@dal.ca for information about applying.

Family Medicine

The Family Medicine visiting elective process is slightly different than other disciplines. The information below is available in far greater detail on the AFMC portal.

Family Medicine [PDF 1 MB] electives are available throughout the Maritimes in the following areas: