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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Memorial University is receiving almost $5 million in federal funding for health-related research.
Five projects led by researchers from the faculties of Medicine and Nursing have been awarded $4,915,125 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
A member of Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine has been named one of the Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada for 2025.
Dr. Desai Shan, an assistant professor in the Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences, is being celebrated for making exceptional contributions to research, education and community development in Atlantic Canada and beyond.
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.
