University of Alberta
University of Alberta published 11,642 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 4.5% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 52% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 124th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 7th in Canada.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 528 cited 50+ times | 93 |
| Research output | 11,642 articles | 94 |
| Share highly cited | 4.5% of its articles | 84 |
| International collaboration | 52% with co-authors abroad | 82 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Canada train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS): recognized until 2034 March
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Official site: ualberta.ca
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How does University of Alberta rank for medicine?
It ranks 124th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 7th in Canada on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. University of Alberta: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/canada/university-of-alberta/
Figures come from published medical research from 2021 to 2025 and from the international list of recognized medical school accreditors (October 2026). Methodology
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