Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine is committed to providing the highest standard of medical education and supporting health research with the goal of advancing the health of the people and communities we serve.
We are leaders in rural medical education and have received national and international awards and recognition. As the only medical school in Newfoundland and Labrador, research that focuses on the need of our communities is a priority. Ground-breaking research has provided important medical discoveries, which have led to improved medical interventions and patient care.
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On Feb. 3, 2025, the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University hosted its annual Resident Research Symposium, a day dedicated to showcasing the research excellence of postgraduate medical trainees.
The event, organized by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, featured 12 resident presentations spanning various medical disciplines, highlighting the breadth and impact of resident-led research.
A first-year doctor of medicine student is creating detailed illustrations to help his classmates better understand anatomy.
Born in eastern Libya, Abdulkarim (Karim) Elnaas moved to Alberta as a child.
His path to medical school has been anything but ordinary, marked by challenges, self-discovery and resilience.
Memorial alumnus Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi will experience two firsts in May.
He will be the first Memorial University Faculty of Medicine graduate to become president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association. He will also become the first Black president in the association’s 158-year history.
