Faculty of Medicine

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.

News

When McCrae Best heard that he was to receive federal funding designated for heart and brain research, his first text was to his grandmother.

Congratulations to Stephanie Herlidan, Discipline of Anesthesia, on receiving the 2024 Program Administrator Award for Excellence from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

This award is given to a residency program administrator who has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing residency education as evidenced by innovation and excellence beyond their program.

Did you know that dermatologists recommend you wear sunscreen every day, in all seasons? On overcast days, too?

Third-year medical student Parsa Abdi does.