Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - University of Alberta

Asthma impacts one in 10 children in Canada and 6.1 million kids worldwide. It can be unpredictable, even when symptoms seem mild. Dr. Anne Hicks, associate professor of pediatric respiratory medicine, shares practical advice to help families create an asthma action plan to recognize triggers, and keep children healthy, active and prepared year-round.

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Become a standardized patient at the University of Alberta | College of Health Sciences The University of Alberta Health Sciences Education and Research Commons is seeking applicants for our Standardized Patient Program.

Today, we celebrated the people who help make Medical Laboratory Science possible 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever MLS Partner Appreciation Day! From clinical partners and instructors, to alumni, volunteers, donors, and administrative staff, your support plays a vital role in preparing the next generation of medical laboratory professionals.

Guests enjoyed tours of our newly revitalized learning spaces, connected with current students, and explored interactive stations hosted by the Medical Laboratory Science Students’ Association

For our Spring Convocation 2026 campaign, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is pleased to feature doctor of medicine graduate Jenice Ma. Transitioning from a career in corporate management consulting, Jenice successfully balanced the rigorous demands of medical school with elite international athletic competition, training over 20 hours weekly for Team Canada in sport climbing. Inspired by the holistic support of the university faculty, she will remain at the U of A this fall to begin her training in the family medicine residency program. Please join us in commending Jenice for her remarkable dedication and academic excellence.

Read her full story at: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/news/2026/06/jenice-ma.html

Our radiation therapy students recently attended the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Annual Conference in Victoria, BC, connecting with the radiation therapy community and gaining valuable learning experiences along the way!

For the second year in a row, one of our students earned the CAMRT Award of Excellence in Radiation Therapy, achieving the highest score on the certification exam.

Congratulations to:
Leyton Vergeire — CAMRT 2025 Award of Excellence
Jacob Mydlak — CAMRT 2026 Award of Excellence

Our Spring Convocation 2026 campaign highlights Morgan Jansma, who is graduating with a bachelor of science in medical laboratory science. During his time at the University of Alberta, Morgan exhibited stellar leadership by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and execute a massive hemorrhage protocol simulation for healthcare students. This June, he will bring his advanced clinical and analytical skills to Alberta Precision Laboratories, beginning his career as a medical laboratory technologist in microbiology. We congratulate Morgan on his graduation and look forward to his future contributions to laboratory medicine.

Read his full story at: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/news/2026/06/morgan-jansma.html

With the excitement of the University of Alberta’s 2026 Spring Convocation, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry celebrates alongside the graduating learners, including medical graduate Jessica Bennett. Throughout her time at the Faculty, Jessica demonstrated exceptional leadership, co-hosting the YegMDPod podcast and collaborating with MD Outreach to support rural Alberta healthcare and prospective students. Dedicated to delivering impactful, patient-centred care, she will complete her general surgery residency at Western University. Congratulations, Jessica !

Read her story at: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/news/2026/06/jessica-bennett.html

Congratulations to Dr. S. Monty Ghosh (Department of Medicine) on receiving the inaugural Health Services and Policy Research Impact Award!

Presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research, the award recognizes Dr. Ghosh’s research impact and the success of the National Overdose Response Service (NORS), a virtual safe consumption hotline and peer wellness program.

His research focuses on advancing system-level responses to substance use, homelessness and health inequities, with a particular focus on overdose prevention and response.

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We are thrilled to celebrate the first recipient of the Health Services and Policy Research Impact Award, Dr. Sumantra (Monty) Ghosh, MD! 👏🏼

This award recognizes Dr. Ghosh’s exceptional research impact and the success of the National Overdose Response Service (NORS), a full service virtual safe consumption hotline and peer wellness program.

An internist and addiction specialist in both Edmonton and Calgary, Dr. Ghosh is also an assistant professor at and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - University of Alberta. His research focuses on advancing system-level responses to substance use, homelessness, and health inequity with a central focus on overdose prevention and response.

The NORS program has become a lifeline to some of Canada’s most vulnerable people. The peer-driven service is operated in partnership with Grenfell Ministries, co-led by CEO Lisa Morris-Miller, and run by individuals with personal experience in substance use who provide confidential 24-hour support and supervision.

The inaugural research impact award celebrates the ability of the NORS project to sustain success since its launch in 2020. It is also an important recognition of the program's contributions to social and economic prosperity through the creation of meaningful employment and leadership opportunities for people with lived experience of substance use.

Presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Association of Health Services and Policy Research, the HSPR Impact Award recognizes research that has made an impact by contributing to the transformation of health systems, improving people’s lives, or generating social or economic benefits. It celebrates research that has moved beyond publication to achieve real-world impact.

“The CIHR CASPR Award for Social Impact is recognition of the extraordinary work being done by NORS and Grenfell Ministries,” says Dr. Ghosh. “Their staff, volunteers, and participants are creating real change on the ground. As a researcher, I was fortunate enough to help tell that story.

“The value of research is not simply to publish findings, but to provide credible evidence that helps governments and policymakers understand what works,” he adds. “Supporting community organizations in demonstrating their impact is essential if we want effective programs to receive the recognition, investment, and sustainability they deserve.”

➡️ Read more: https://www.nors.ca/

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