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Simon Fraser University has launched Canada’s first new medical school in Western Canada in nearly 60 years, training future family doctors and pediatricians right here in Surrey, B.C. With a bold three-year, year-round program, students graduate a full year faster — and they’re already rolling up their sleeves in community clinics across the Fraser Health region. Despite starting in temporary digs, this historic initiative — backed by $41 million annually from the province — is poised to scale to 120 students per year by 2035. Over 1,800 applicants vied for just 48 spots, proving high demand. Students like ER nurse Dayton Noga and community-focused Jasper Delichte are energized to tackle primary care gaps head-on — turning emergency room strain into real solutions. This isn’t just a new school — it’s a healthcare revolution taking root right now.

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