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From emergency medicine research and an experience in the House of Commons to a commitment to French-language pharmacy services, three emerging Francophone professionals share the experiences that led them to pursue careers in medicine and pharmacy. Discover journeys shaped by curiosity, perseverance, bilingualism and a deep desire to better serve Francophone communities.

Ready to make a lasting impact? There’s never been a more exciting time to join the Faculty of Medicine.

The research team’s finding that the genetic mutation tied to Parkinson's disease can boost the body's natural defenses against harmful bacteria could open new avenues for targeted therapies.

As part of the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) program, the International and Global Health Office at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine welcomed a cohort of eight researchers and health professionals from Benin for a specialized training program focused on advancing health education, research, and international collaboration.

Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine have secured new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to advance impactful research that addresses complex health and societal challenges. These projects span disciplines and methodologies, generating new knowledge to inform policy, practice and health outcomes across Ca...

Designed around the needs of international partners, the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine's Global Surgery Fellowship is bringing new approaches to teamwork, education and global cancer care.

Dr. Melissa Forgie has been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. The Executive Committee of the Board of Governors approved the appointment, which begins August 1, 2026.

A Beninese nutritionist and graduate of the School of Nutrition at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Cotonou, Rupinia Accrombessi is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Nutrition and Food Biosciences at the University of Ottawa with the support of the BCDI 2030 program. Passionate about nutrition and its impact on health, she hopes to apply the knowledge and skills she gains during her st...

Researchers from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated research institutes have secured $4.23 million in federal and faculty-supported funding through programs administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF), and the Faculty of Medicine’s Translational Research Grants Program. These 21 awards ...

The new Master of Applied Science in Accessibility in Biomedicine prepares graduates to redesign systems, spaces and processes so diverse communities—especially historically underserved populations such as persons with disabilities—are welcomed as full partners in research and practice.