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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What are the impacts of removing harm reduction services that have been scaled up to address overdose and other drug-related harms?
That’s what Dr. Gillian Kolla is investigating with $1.4 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
An assistant professor of population health and applied health sciences in Memorial’s Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Kolla researches the impacts of policy changes on prescribed safer supply programs and supervised consumption sites in Ontario.
Jill Purcell is one of the newest recipients of the President’s Awards for Exemplary Employees (Champion of Service).
However, the manager of the Learner Well-Being and Success office in the Faculty of Medicine says the honour reflects the collective commitment of her team.
Reem Hamud is Memorial University’s 2025 recipient of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award for Medical Students.
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame partners with Canada’s medical schools to recognize young leaders who exemplify qualities of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame laureates: perseverance, collaboration and entrepreneurial spirit. The award is given to medical students who have also demonstrated outstanding community leadership, superior communication skills and a strong commitment to advancing medical knowledge.
