Nearly 200 guests gathered in Caraquet on Thursday evening for Acadian Roots: Support That Stays, a celebration of comedy, culture and healthcare hosted by The New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation Inc.

Caraquet, N.B. - The New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation Inc. (NBMEF) is proud to present Acadian Roots: Support That Stays , a signature fundraising event celebrating Acadian culture while investing in the future of healthcare in New Brunswick. Taking place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Carrefour de la mer in Caraquet, this unique, bilingual evening will bring together laughter, culture, and community in support of scholarships for New Brunswick medical students.

The New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation hosted its annual awards gala on Thursday, October 16. A record $1.4 million dollars was awarded to 166 future physicians and nurse practitioners, each of whom has committed to working in New Brunswick once qualified. This milestone event showcased New Brunswick’s future doctors, and the growing impact of the charity, which administers one of the most effective solutions to the province’s healthcare staffing crisis. The program f