Building Western Canada’s first medical school in a half century
Simon Fraser University continues to lead the way towards a stronger, healthier, more inclusive tomorrow for students, staff and the community as a whole.
The university is working with the provincial government to enhance primary care and access to family doctors all across B.C., by building the first medical school in Western Canada since 1967. Simon Fraser University anticipates opening the doors to their brand new medical school in the fall of 2026. The school curriculum will prepare graduates to meet the needs of B.C.’s diverse communities with patient-centred, community-level care that is socially accountable and embedded with Indigenous knowledge systems.
“While we’ve made enormous progress to strengthen public health care over the last five years, we know that many British Columbians are struggling to find a family doctor and waiting too long for care on a waiting list or in an emergency room,” says Premier David Eby. “That’s why we’re taking action to train, recruit and retain family doctors now — and taking these steps with Simon Fraser University to train the health workforce we’ll need in the future. This investment in the first entirely new medical school in Western Canada in 55 years will mean more family doctors graduating each year to provide care for people.”
