University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
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The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at University of Alberta is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1913, it is one of the oldest medical schools in Western Canada[1] and is composed of 21 departments, two stand-alone divisions, 9 research groups, and 24 research centers and institutes.[2] Educational, clinical and research activities are conducted in 29 buildings[3] on or near the University of Alberta north campus.
Type | Faculty |
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Established | 1913; 111 years ago (1913) |
Affiliation | University of Alberta |
Dean | Brenda Hemmelgarn |
Undergraduates | 990 |
Postgraduates | 1109 |
565 | |
Location | , , Canada |
Website | www |
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is home to more than 1,400 support staff and 2,760 tenure-track and clinical educators,[4] including six National 3M Teaching Fellows,[5] Canada's most prestigious teaching award for post-secondary instructors.[6] According to an economic impact report conducted in 2013, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry generated approximately $2 billion to the Alberta economy in 2012.[7]