OpenFieldUniversity of Alberta Hospital & Clinical Sciences Complex
The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of Canada's leading academic clinical research facilities and tertiary health science complexes, internationally celebrated for breakthroughs in organ transplantation, cardiovascular medicine, and neurosciences.
Academic overview & excellence
Operating seamlessly in partnership with the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, the University of Alberta Hospital campus delivers cutting-edge tertiary patient care coupled with world-class translational biomedical research. It houses specialized units including the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, the Stroke Ambulance Research Program, and the Alberta Transplant Institute. Trainees and clinical investigators benefit from state-of-the-art surgical suites, human genomics sequencing facilities, and dedicated phase-I/II clinical trial infrastructure.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission to residency programs, clinical research fellowships, and graduate degrees based at the University of Alberta Hospital requires formal application through the University of Alberta Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies or the Post-Graduate Medical Education (PGME) office. Candidates must hold an accredited MD, MBBS, or relevant MSc/PhD degree, submit verification of clinical license eligibility, academic transcripts (minimum 3.3/4.0 GPA), verified English proficiency (IELTS 7.0+), and letters of reference from department directors.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Alberta Transplant Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral research fellowship investigating ex-vivo lung perfusion, islet cell transplantation biology, immunotolerance mechanisms, and xenotransplantation protocols at UAH laboratories.
Master of Science in Translational Medicine: Cardiovascular Stream
Intensive thesis-based master's degree bridging basic molecular cardiology and clinical hemodynamic research at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute within UAH.
Stroke and Neurovascular Clinical Research Practicum
Six-month clinical neuroimaging and acute stroke trial practicum analyzing CT angiography protocols, mobile stroke unit response metrics, and neuroprotective interventions at the UAH Comprehensive Stroke Centre.
Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine
Four-year doctoral program providing rigorous training in biomaterials engineering, 3D bioprinting of cartilage and microvasculature, and surgical robotics in UAH operating research suites.
Medical Innovation and Surgical Technology Accelerator Award
Competitive seed fellowship awarded to health technology prototypes, AI-driven surgical navigation systems, and diagnostic medical device projects ready for clinical translation at UAH.
Undergraduate Summer Studentship in Critical Care & Resuscitation
Four-month competitive summer research placement for undergraduate biology, pharmacology, and premed students participating in sepsis resuscitation clinical trials at UAH intensive care units.
Certificate in Clinical Trial Protocol Design & Good Clinical Practice
Professional continuing healthcare certificate preparing clinical coordinators and regulatory specialists for Health Canada and FDA-compliant human clinical trials management.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. A.M. James Shapiro
Professor of Surgery and Director of Clinical Islet Transplant Program · Department of Surgery & Alberta Transplant Institute
Dr. A.M. James Shapiro is the world-renowned surgeon who pioneered the Edmonton Protocol for clinical islet cell transplantation, transforming the clinical management and curative prospects of brittle Type 1 diabetes.
Dr. Darren Freed
Professor of Surgery and Director of Research, Mazankowski Heart Institute · Division of Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Darren Freed is an international leader in thoracic organ preservation and ex-vivo machine perfusion, developing innovative clinical technologies to recondition and evaluate donor hearts prior to transplantation.
Dr. Ashfaq Shuaib
Professor of Medicine and Director of the Stroke Program · Division of Neurology
Dr. Ashfaq Shuaib has led numerous pivotal international clinical trials in acute stroke management, neurovascular protection, and advanced collateral circulation imaging at the University of Alberta Hospital.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with University of Alberta Hospital & Clinical Sciences Complex.