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[[File:HRIC_Atrium.JPG|thumb|right|The atrium of the Health Research Innovation Centre (HRIC) at the Cumming School of Medicine]] | |||
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The '''Cumming School of Medicine''' is the medical school of the [[University of Calgary]] located in [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. | The '''Cumming School of Medicine''' is the medical school of the [[University of Calgary]] located in [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It is one of two medical schools in Alberta and is known for its innovative approach to medical education and research. | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
The Cumming School of Medicine was | The Cumming School of Medicine was established in 1967 as part of the University of Calgary. It was initially created to address the shortage of physicians in Alberta and to provide a new model of medical education that emphasized research and community involvement. | ||
==Programs== | |||
The Cumming School of Medicine offers a variety of programs including: | |||
* [[Doctor of Medicine|MD Program]] | * [[Doctor of Medicine|MD Program]] | ||
* [[Bachelor of Health Sciences]] | * [[Bachelor of Health Sciences]] | ||
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* [[Continuing Medical Education]] | * [[Continuing Medical Education]] | ||
The MD program is | ===MD Program=== | ||
The MD program at the Cumming School of Medicine is a three-year program that integrates basic science and clinical experience from the first year. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in medicine. | |||
== | ===Graduate Studies=== | ||
The | The school offers graduate programs in various fields such as [[biomedical sciences]], [[community health sciences]], and [[medical education]]. | ||
The | ==Research== | ||
The Cumming School of Medicine is a leader in medical research, with a focus on areas such as [[cardiovascular health]], [[neuroscience]], and [[chronic diseases]]. | |||
[[File:Libin_Institute_logo.jpg|thumb|left|The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is part of the Cumming School of Medicine]] | |||
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== | ===Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta=== | ||
The | The [[Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta]] is a collaborative research and clinical institute that focuses on cardiovascular health. It is part of the Cumming School of Medicine and works to advance the understanding and treatment of heart disease. | ||
== | ==Facilities== | ||
The | The Cumming School of Medicine is housed in several buildings on the University of Calgary campus, including the Health Sciences Centre and the Health Research Innovation Centre (HRIC). | ||
== | ==Community Engagement== | ||
The school is committed to community engagement and works closely with local health organizations to improve health outcomes in the community. | |||
==Related pages== | |||
* [[University of Calgary]] | * [[University of Calgary]] | ||
* [[Medical education in Canada]] | |||
* [[Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta]] | |||
[[Category:University of Calgary]] | |||
[[Category:Medical schools in Canada]] | [[Category:Medical schools in Canada]] | ||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1967]] | [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1967]] | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 21 February 2025
Medical school in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Cumming School of Medicine is the medical school of the University of Calgary located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is one of two medical schools in Alberta and is known for its innovative approach to medical education and research.
History
The Cumming School of Medicine was established in 1967 as part of the University of Calgary. It was initially created to address the shortage of physicians in Alberta and to provide a new model of medical education that emphasized research and community involvement.
Programs
The Cumming School of Medicine offers a variety of programs including:
MD Program
The MD program at the Cumming School of Medicine is a three-year program that integrates basic science and clinical experience from the first year. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in medicine.
Graduate Studies
The school offers graduate programs in various fields such as biomedical sciences, community health sciences, and medical education.
Research
The Cumming School of Medicine is a leader in medical research, with a focus on areas such as cardiovascular health, neuroscience, and chronic diseases.
Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is a collaborative research and clinical institute that focuses on cardiovascular health. It is part of the Cumming School of Medicine and works to advance the understanding and treatment of heart disease.
Facilities
The Cumming School of Medicine is housed in several buildings on the University of Calgary campus, including the Health Sciences Centre and the Health Research Innovation Centre (HRIC).
Community Engagement
The school is committed to community engagement and works closely with local health organizations to improve health outcomes in the community.
