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Cardiovascular & Respiratory Sciences

Many of our graduates have the skills and abilities to succeed in further academic training, research, technical and professional positions in academic and non-academic settings.

Future Students How to Apply

MDCV Program Information

PhD Program Details

Please see the Academic Calendar for information on program and course requirements.

MDCV PhD Program Details

MSc Program Details

Please see the Academic Calendar for information on program and course requirements.

MDCV MSc Program Details

Program Milestones & Forms

Please see the Program Milestones page for required milestones and forms for your program

Program Milestones and Forms

Course Registration Information

Please see the GSE Courses page for information on how to register in courses. 

Course Registration Information

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MDCV Affiliations

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute is a joint entity of Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary. The majority of our faculty members and students are affiliated with this institute, as is the student-led group LCITO.

Libin Cardiovascular Institute

MDCV Awards - Application Forms

First Author Award

This award has been created in recognition of research achievements made by MDCV graduate students. Students may receive up to one award per calendar year. Award value is $250.

First Author Award Application Form

Travel Award

Travel reimbursements may be provided pending budgetary obligations and availability of funds. Students must be presenting (either an abstract, poster, or speaking presentation) in order to be considered.

Travel Award Application Form

Training Award

Up to $1000 in funds may be available to students attending a training workshop or to work in a collaborator's lab outside of Calgary. An expense sheet should be submitted outlining the student incurred expenses (receipts not required). Expenses covered by the supervisor are not eligible for reimbursement.

Please email cvrgrad@ucalgary.ca

MDCV Awards - Program Nominated

Osten-Victor Graduate Scholarship in Cardiology

This award is valued at $5000. The recipient is selected by the graduate program who will then forward the nomination to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for their consideration. Internal Deadline: December 1

Terms of Reference

Dr. Monica Scarabello Memorial Graduate Research Award

This is a travel award valued at $1100. Applicants must be presenting at an international conference directly related to their research. (International conferences held in Canada are eligible.) Internal deadline: December 1st.

Terms of Reference

MDCV Graduate Student Support

MDCV has some program funding available that will be allocated to students each year. The awards will take into consideration the student's grade point average (GPA), research achievements, progress in program, and the entire amount of financial support received. No action is required from students.

Katie Douglas
MDCV Graduate Program Administrator
cvrgrad@ucalgary.ca

Dr. Andrew P. Braun
MDCV Graduate Program Director

Libin Cardiovascular Institute Trainee Organization (LCITO)
LCITO Page

Questions? Please contact the MDCV Graduate Program Administrator: cvrgrad@ucalgary.ca