Alberta Medical Association

06/02/2026

A patient is a patient. Everyone deserves access to safe, quality health care.

05/28/2026

The Tarrant Scholarship supports third-year medical students interested in developing their career in rural medicine. The scholarship funds rural medical education, which helps build a strong rural health system in Alberta. Applications close June 1.

Are you doing a third-year clerkship in 2024 through the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary? Do you ...

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

May 25-29, we are joining
Rural Health Professions Action Plan
to celebrate Alberta Rural Health Week and the exceptional work of rural health teams!
"I am grateful for all rural medicine has allowed me to do and excited by the incredible things to come."- Dr. Ram, President, Section of Rural Medicine

05/22/2026

Decisions about our health system move quickly, and physicians must be part of the conversations that shape what comes next. Now more than ever, we encourage physician members across specialties to join an AMA committee. Applications close May 29. Learn more: Decisions about our health system move quickly, and physicians must be part of the conversations that shape what comes next. Now more than ever, we encourage physician members across specialties to join an AMA committee. Applications close May 29. Learn more:

Decisions about our health system move quickly, and physicians must be part of the conversations that shape what comes next. Now more than ever, we encourage physician members across specialties to join an AMA committee. Applications close May 29.

05/19/2026

Everywhere and every day, family doctors are part of Albertans’ lives. On World Family Doctor Day, we celebrate the family doctors who are there for their patients at every age and every stage as trusted experts, connectors, cheerleaders and health advocates.

05/15/2026

Alberta’s 2026 wildfire season has begun. The AMA has gathered information for members about various insurance options and encourages physicians to consider their situation and risk to ensure sufficient coverage. Learn more on the AMA website:

Alberta’s 2026 wildfire season has begun. The AMA has gathered some information for members about various insurance options and encourages you to consider your situation and your risk so you can ensure you have sufficient coverage.

05/13/2026

It is our firm belief that changes to Alberta’s health care system, especially major shifts like dual practice, must be evidence-informed and physician-guided. AMA's Dual Practice Task Force has submitted proposed safeguards to government.
https://www.albertadoctors.org/news/publications/presidents-letter/dual-practice-requires-strong-safeguards/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=PL

05/11/2026

AMA’s Edmonton office is now officially open at our new location:
#200, 5083 Windermere Boulevard SW, Edmonton

We look forward to continuing our work on behalf of physicians, medical learners and Alberta’s health system from our new Edmonton home!

05/08/2026

The 2026 CMHA National theme is "Stronger connections. Better mental health." AMA's Physician and Family Support Program connects members with confidential peer supports who understand the unique pressures and realities of medical practice. CMHA-Edmonton CMHA Alberta and Centre for Su***de Prevention https://www.albertadoctors.org/membership/benefits/pfsp/