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.
Please view our policies prior to applying. After viewing our policies, apply via the portal.
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 electives are available throughout the Maritimes in the following areas:
- Annapolis Valley Area, NS
- Cape Breton Island, NS
- Colchester Area, NS
- Cumberland Area, NS
- Fredericton Area, NB
- Halifax Metro Area, NS
- Halifax Rural Area, NS
- Miramichi Area, NB
- Moncton Area, NB
- Pictou Area, NS
- Prince Edward Island
- Saint John Area, NB
- South Shore Area, NS
- Southwest Nova Area, NS
- Upper River Valley Area, NB