The faculty plays a pivotal role in shaping healthcare in Québec and beyond, with a unique focus on patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing the needs of underserved populations.
From its inception, the faculty adopted a progressive curriculum that emphasized hands-on learning, early clinical exposure, and a holistic approach to medicine.
The Faculté de médecine is known for its distinctive educational philosophy, which combines rigorous academic training with a strong emphasis on humanism and social responsibility.
Students work in small groups to analyze clinical cases, fostering a deep understanding of medical concepts and their practical applications.
3) Interprofessional Education: The faculty promotes collaboration among healthcare professionals by offering joint training programs with nursing, pharmacy, and other health sciences disciplines.
Through its Rural Medicine Program and partnerships with local healthcare providers, students gain firsthand experience in delivering care to populations with limited access to medical services.
The Faculté de médecine is a hub of groundbreaking research, with a focus on translational medicine that bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications.
Students spend significant time in rural communities, gaining experience in family medicine, emergency care, and public health.
The Faculté de médecine has produced many distinguished alumni and faculty members who have made significant contributions to medicine and public health.
Notable figures include: As the Faculté de médecine looks to the future, it remains committed to its core values of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.
2) Advancing Precision Medicine: Research efforts will continue to focus on personalized treatments tailored to individual patients' genetic and molecular profiles.