Southern Alberta Medical Program at University of Lethbridge holds first day of class

Southern Alberta Medical Program at University of Lethbridge holds first day of class

A new era of health-care education in southern Alberta started Monday.

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The Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP) held its inaugural day of classes at the University of Lethbridge. This marks a significant step in helping future health care professionals earn their medical degrees while staying in southern Alberta. SAMP is a result of an innovative partnership between the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine, established with funding from the Government of Alberta.