Student Initiatives
The MSA is proud to exhibit student led initiatives ranging from advocacy and educational campaigns to health and wellness promotion. These projects seek to enrich and enhance the health and well-being of medical students, help build communities through fundraising and provide a platform to showcase a multitude of talents. Many of our student initiatives have membership extending beyond the MSA; these may be interdisciplinary projects, or partnerships with other external organizations.
The following are the types of initiatives that students have created over the years. Each type has multiple different student led initiatives that you may explore and choose to join. If there is an initiative that you would like join, please email the executive members of that initiative. You may also opt to form a new student lead initiative as well. Don't see an initiative you are interested in leading, or have a new idea? If you would like to register a new initiative, please complete the New Student Initiative Application Form. For more information, please contact your VP Student Affairs at msavpstudentaffairs@ualberta.ca.
Active Citizenship
Medical students, residents and practicing physicians are contributing members to our society. If you wish to become more involved with the Edmonton area in representing minority groups, providing workshops, creating opportunities for children or simply would like to be more engaged with society, this section is for you
9. UpSurge
Fundraising and Charitable Events
Want to cultivate your abilities to fundraise or continue in a highly rewarding endeavour? Want to support local charities and make a difference for other individuals in the near future? This section is for you. Explore our student organized charitable and fundraising events that have been recognized by both the city and the province at large.
4. Shinerama
This initiative is inactive for 2023/24.
Academic Integrity and Advocacy
With the surge of research in all fields of medicine, medical students play a major role in organizing, critically appraising and communicating all forms of medical knowledge. If you enjoy teaching and learning as well as advocating and teaching, look no further for these splendid initiatives.
2. Peds Cases
5. UAlberta Anesthesia Med-Ed Initiative
6. MedSkills
Health and Wellness
While studying medicine, you may have the urge to share your concerns for health and wellness for your fellow colleagues, friends, family and society. If this description fits you, we have excellent student lead initiatives that encompass this area.
Community Engagement
Engagement and outreach to our community are part of our broad social mandate as future medical professionals. To foster social accountability amongst our student body, the MSA has established various medical student-run initiatives aiming to promote health education and careers in healthcare through sustainable outreach programs. Are you interested in mentorship and providing opportunities for elementary school, high school, and post-secondary students to learn more about the healthcare field? This section is for you!