Why study this program?
The Department offers research facilities in the Ray Rajotte Surgical-Medical Research Institute (SMRI), the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Diabetes Institute, the Heritage Medical Research Centre (HMRC), Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation (LKS), Medical Sciences Building (MSB), Katz Building, and the Cross Cancer Institute for graduate students who wish to register for the degree of MSc or PhD in Surgery.
The Department has several core facilities including surgical suites, simulation facilities, an electron microscopy unit, clinical biochemistry and histology laboratory, and computer graphics and photography with technical staff in these laboratories who are able to assist graduate students who wish to carry out research projects. These facilities are well equipped to meet all the requirements of both the basic and clinical investigators from the Department of Surgery.
Facilities are available for the following projects which are presently being carried out: islet transplantation, the immunology of diabetes, perinatal physiology, burns/wound healing, xenotransplantation, stem cells and regenerative medicine, tolerance induction and immunoregulation, virology, neurological oncology, orthopedics, surgical education, urological oncology, ischemia-reperfusion and organ preservation/transplantation, surgical simulation and surgical education.
Inquiries should be directed to the department prior to admission into the MSc or PhD program.
Entrance Requirements
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See How to Apply on the Department website for further information.
Program Core Competencies
The following are the program-specific requirements to satisfy the FoMD’s Program Core Competencies (See ).
Specific courses required for the PhD degree that have been taken to satisfy the requirements of a previous degree can be substituted with another course at the same level, subject to recommendation by the supervisor (in consultation with the supervisory committee, where appropriate), and approval of the Department’s Director of Graduate Studies.
1. Professional Development and Ethics
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Students in Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) must take .
2. Communication
- or from participation in equivalent research seminars with approval of the supervisory committee and the Department’s Director of Graduate Studies.
3. Critical Reading/Thinking
Students are required to take one 3 unit grad level course to fulfill competency in critical reading/thinking. Please contact the Department for a list of approved courses.
4. Background Knowledge
Students are required to take one 3 unit grad level course in statistics or a course relevant to their field of study. Please contact the Department for a list of approved courses. The supervisor or supervisory committee may require the student to take additional courses to enhance knowledge competencies.
Courses
Graduate courses can be found in , under the heading Surgery (SURG).
Students enrolled in the graduate program may receive financial assistance typically from supervisors’ operating grants. Candidates are encouraged and fully supported in applying to major granting agencies for financial assistance.
For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research site.The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
Please refer to the detailed program information or email surggrad@ualberta.ca.
General inquiriesPlease check out some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQS) to see if your question has been answered, or contact the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) during our office hours.
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