Medical students
As a future physician in Alberta, you have a lot to look forward to.
As a member of the Alberta Medical Association, you can access a wide variety of services, resources, benefits and leadership opportunities to help you make the most of your journey.
News for medical students
Student Spotlight: Recapping the 2022 Alberta Medical Students’ Conference and Retreat
March 21, 2022
The 18th annual Alberta Medical Students’ Conference and Retreat (AMSCAR) was held January 21 and 22 over Zoom. The organizers created a well orchestrated weekend of learning and fun that allowed for an enjoyable virtual experience. There was a total of 246 students (179 medical students from the University of Alberta and 67 from the University of Calgary) who came together for a weekend of health and wellness – an especially important topic given the current climate.
Student Spotlight: 2021 Political Advocacy Day
January 12, 2022
On November 29, 2021, the Government Affairs and Advocacy Committee composed of medical students from the Universities of Alberta and Calgary hosted the annual Political Advocacy Day. This event, where Alberta medical students meet with the members of the Legislative Assembly to discuss a health care topic that is important to Albertans, has been taking place since 2008. The relationship established between Alberta medical students and the Alberta legislature has borne many successes in the past and will continue to allow ongoing dialogue on pertinent advocacy and policy issues.
Manage your medical student membership
Find information about your AMA/CMA student membership and learn about your provincial and national representation.
We are the AMA
Get involved with the AMA and tell us what issues are important to you and your fellow medical students.
Awards, scholarships, bursaries and grants
The AMA recognizes the outstanding efforts and achievements of its member physicians, resident physicians and medical students with a wide range of awards, scholarships, bursaries and grants.
Protect your health
The AMA has a number of resources to help medical students protect their health so they can care for others.
Canadian Medical Association membership benefits for students
As a CMA member, you will join a community of thousands of physicians-in-training who are shaping the future of health care. You will also get exclusive access to partners and resource to help you build your practice and plan your future.
Insurance for medical students
If you’re a medical student and an AMA member, you can join our ADIUM Insurance Student Starter Program.
Prepare to practice
Learn about our health care system and your role as a future physician in Alberta.
Do the paperwork
Students: access all the forms you may need for AMA applications.
When to apply
Wondering when to apply for awards and grants?
