Faculty of Medicine

Moncton

Located in the geographic heart of the Maritimes, the Greater Moncton Area—encompassing Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview—offers a vibrant blend of culture, community, and opportunity.

Home to strong English and French Acadian traditions, Moncton became Canada’s first officially bilingual city in 2002, with approximately 40% of the metropolitan population fluent in both official languages.

As Atlantic Canada’s natural hub for road, rail, and air transportation, the region provides easy access to a wide range of educational, cultural, and recreational experiences. Residents and visitors enjoy everything from urban amenities to outdoor adventures, including parks, trails, cycling routes, and golf courses. One of the area’s most distinctive natural features is the tidal bore, where the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy reverse the flow of the Petitcodiac River.

With close proximity to the warm‑water beaches of the Northumberland Strait and the dramatic landscapes of the Bay of Fundy, the Greater Moncton Area offers an exceptional balance of lifestyle, accessibility, and natural beauty.

Additional Resources

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Accomodations

Accommodations for medical learners visiting the Moncton Hospital can be booked through our Medical Education Coordinator, Emily Jordan: emily.jordan@horizonnb.ca. Moncton has 14 furnished apartments located at 245 Reade Street, a 5-minute walk from Moncton Hospital. Pet friendly apartments are available.

  • Maintenance Fee: $150 ($250 for pet-friendly) at beginning of each stay
  • Refundable Security Deposit: $175.00 ($1100 for pet-friendly) at the beginning of each stay
  • Learner Rental Fee: $50 per week (maximum stay of 24 weeks) *The rental fee for Postgraduate learner accommodations related to New Brunswick rotations is paid as per the affiliation agreement and not be the learner directly.

Travel

The Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc Intl. Airport is located right in Moncton

Distance from Halifax Standfield Int. Airport: 231kms

Transportation options in the community: Codiac Transpo (city bus), Uber, local taxi services

Learning Opportunity & Process

Opportunities that are listed do NOT indicate current availability but rather reflect services that may accept learners when capacity allows.

  • Anesthesia
  • Emergency Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Family Medicine
  • GIM
  • CCU
  • ICU
  • RESP
  • RHUEM
  • ENDO
  • GI
  • HEME
  • ONC
  • NEURO
  • GERI
  • ID
  • Orthopedics
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Palliative Care
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Plastics
  • Dermatology
  • ENT
  • Radiology

If you are interested in applying for an elective, please follow the below appropriate process:

UG Elective (all students)

PG Elective (all non-Dalhousie residents)

 

Important Information

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Site Contacts

Visiting Undergrad inquiries:
Emily Jordan Emily.Jordan@horizonnb.ca

Visiting Postgrad inquiries:
Emily Jordan Emily.Jordan@horizonnb.ca

Moncton Family Medicine Residency Program:
Kelly Bastarache Kelly.Bastarache@HorizonNB.ca  

Moncton Internal Medicine Stream:
Sarah Laporte  Sarah.Laporte@horizonnb.ca

Moncton DMNB Clerkship Coordinator
Jean Constantine Jean.Constantine@Dal.ca