Indigenous students exploring or planning a career in medicine are encouraged to visit the university websites of those they are interested in. There are 17 medical schools across Canada: 

• University of Alberta 
• University of British Columbia
• Cumming School of Medicine (University of Calgary)
• Dalhousie University 
• Université Laval 
• Max Rady College of Medicine (University of Manitoba) 
• McGill University 
• Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine (McMaster University)
• Memorial University of Newfoundland 
• Université de Montréal 
• NOSM University
• University of Ottawa 
• Queen’s University 
• University of Saskatchewan 
• Université de Sherbrooke 
• Temerty School of Medicine (University of Toronto)
• Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (University of Western Ontario) 

In addition to Canada’s 17 established medical schools, several new institutions are in development to address the growing demand for medical education:

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) School of Medicine – September 2025

University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Medicine – 2025

Simon Fraser University (SFU) Medical School – 2026

York University School of Medicine – 2028

Once accepted into medical school, please consider becoming an Indigenous Medical Student Member here at IPAC. As a member you would be provided with opportunities for mentorship, networking, professional development, collaboration and more.