SFU and the Province of British Columbia announced today that the school, Western Canada’s first new medical school in nearly 60 years, has received preliminary accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) and is now accepting applications for its inaugural class. A new site for its permanent home at the university’s Surrey campus was also announced.
“SFU is committed to making a difference for B.C. and the communities we serve through education and research,” says SFU President Joy Johnson. “The new School of Medicine will exemplify that strong commitment, by training future physicians to deliver community-embedded, socially accountable and culturally sensitive primary health care.”
Students will begin clinical training just one month into the program, gaining hands-on experience in community-based offices, clinics, and hospitals across the province. When complete, the permanent school site will also include an outpatient clinic, offering care to Surrey residents while supporting student learning.
