Date: Thursday, September 17th

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Campio Brewing Co Downtown (1257 105 St NW, Edmonton)

Come join us for our first social of the year! Appetizers are on us, and we'd love to see you there.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSe03oO_iA_t2sX4Xh15kui6-BeLqprWqMk3J6hcAryCiKeOBw/viewform?usp=publish-editor&urp=gmail_link 

Contact: sga@ualberta.ca 

Date: Friday, September 18th

Time: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

Location: Katz 1080 

We’ll have a lunch talk where the program director for the urology program will come in to discuss what a career in this field looks like, as well as info about the residency program. Lunch (pizza) will be provided for attendees. It will be in Katz 1080.

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/RD25YGRD31mPs887A 

Contact: vagharfa@ualberta.ca, jbbennet@ualberta.ca 

Applications are now open for Junior Exec positions with the Asclepius Medical Camp for Youth (MCFY) Edmonton Team!

We are currently looking for:

 📍 3 Jr. Coordinators – Edmonton Camp (Outreach, Social Media, Finance)

As a Jr. Coordinator, you’ll help plan and run a week-long summer camp for high school youth from underrepresented backgrounds interested in medicine. You'll assist with organizing workshops, coordinating speakers, securing sponsorships, and leading sessions during camp week.

🗓 Camp Dates: Tentatively July 12–16, 2027

This is a great, flexible low-commitment leadership opportunity. You'll only need to be in Edmonton during the camp week! This is a two-year commitment where you will be a senior exec next year. 

Application link: https://forms.gle/BXvvZNHwXZbURGDR7 

Deadline: September 20, 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews will be held the following week. 

We look forward to reading your applications! :)

Contact: dchau2@ualberta.ca  

This bursary, in the value of $1000 per award, will be awarded to one or two deserving medical students every year. Applications will open September 1 of each calendar year and may be submitted throughout the year, for electives and conferences to have taken place between September 1 and August 31.

Full eligibility details and application information are available our website at:

https://www.albertadoctors.org/about/governance/sections/vascular-surgery/ama-section-of-vascular-surgery-medical-student-bursary/ 

If you’re a medical student interested in pursuing a vascular surgery elective or actively involved in vascular surgery research, we encourage you to take a look and consider applying.

Contact: Questions can be directed to AMA Section Services at Section.Services@albertadoctors.org 

Date: September 21, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm 

Location: Katz 2157

Join up for our first event of the year: a Baking Swap! 🎉

Bring your signature bake, leave with a little of everything… this is the sweetest way to kick off the year!

Here’s how it works:

✨ Bake a batch of your favorite treat

✨ Bring it to share with your peers

✨ Swap and go home with a container full of everyone else’s goodies!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XlTjTN8-t9j-Y9nsseMI5ZC7TStv3xRwsuJa8Wrksng/edit?usp=sharing 

Contact: eliu3@ualberta.ca 

Date: October 14, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 

Location: Katz 1080

Introduction to Neurosurgery Talk with Dr. Cameron Elliott and Residents to provide students with an introduction to Neurosurgery, residency, and answer audience questions. 

Contact: bhanvi@ualberta.ca 

Date: October 14, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 

Location: 2-190 KHRA

Introduction to orthopaedic surgery as a specialty, residency pathway, job profile, and associated subspecialties with the program director Dr. Mark Sommerfeldt.

Contact: henry6@ualberta.ca 

Date: October 24, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 1:00 am 

Location: The Bell in Scona

We invite you and your guests to attend the 18th annual gala and fundraiser! We are proud to partner with the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society (EDSS), which supports people with Down syndrome and their families through programming, professional services, resources, and peer-to-peer connections.

The Gala will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the historic Bell in Scona. Guests can look forward to:

Charcuterie provided by Our Table

A three course plated dinner

Speech by the Janet Tryhuba (Executive Director of EDSS)

The Celebration of Teaching and Learning Ceremony (MSA Teaching Awards)

Wellness Champion Award Ceremony

A silent auction with 50+ items (Including Made by Marcus, YEG Cycle, House of Lagree, Reformed, Earls, Cactus Club, Pedal Pub, Revelstoke Mountain Resort and MANY MORE)

Raffle (AMBOSS subscriptions and LubDub Apparel)

Photo booth

...and an evening of music and dancing, all in support of an important cause!

LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/affair-of-the-heart-2 

Early bird pricing will be held until Sept 18!

Contact: aoth@ualberta.ca 

Date: October 28, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm 

Location: Katz 1-080

Surgery Club is hosting an interactive talk with UofA General Surgery Residency Program Director Dr. Michael McCall! Learn about the specialty, residency training, and life as a general surgeon, with plenty of time for questions.

Contact: jansie@ualberta.ca, maq1@ualberta.ca, kattini@ualberta.ca 

Date: November 3, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

University of Calgary Vascular Surgery Residency Program will be having an information session on November 3, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm for anyone who is interested in applying to their program. 

Zoom Link: https://albertahealthservices.zoom.us/j/69373303353?pwd=tuCbvDDXI4TMPcCWtMHIe8ogg7Nzw9.1 

• Meeting ID: 693 7330 3353

• Passcode: 301164

Contact: michelle.mills@albertahealthservices.ca 

A first year medical student at McMaster recently started an initiative called ‘Doc Days’ which is a collection of ‘day-in-the-life’ physician experiences geared towards helping medical students in their choice of specialty. Attached are direct links to the website: 

• Doc Days 

• Doc Days - Meet the Physicians