Design firm DIALOG is recreating the Community Centre for Wellbeing (CCW) into a new medical education and clinical facility that will be the home of the Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP).

An innovative partnership between the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and the University of Lethbridge, SAMP offers students the opportunity to earn a UCalgary medical degree while completing their training in southern Alberta.

Renovations will create 5,000 m² (53,819 sf) of purpose-designed space for medical education, including teaching areas, an anatomy lab, and a new clinic to support hands-on learning.

Designed with flexibility, sustainability, and community in mind, the facility will feature natural lighting and adaptable learning environments. Indigenous-informed design will also help guide the development of inclusive and culturally aware spaces for learners and patients alike.

Planning and design for the updated building are now underway, with construction expected to begin soon and the facility set to open in July 2027.