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Invitation to Volunteer for MPT Admissions Pilot MMI Pre-Event – January 16, 2026
by MMI Email 06 Jan '26

06 Jan '26

Dear MPT Year 1 and Year 2 Students, We are reaching out to invite you to participate as volunteers in an important Pilot “Multiple Mini Interview” (MMI) in preparation for our upcoming MPT Admissions interviews taking place February 28 + March 1st, 2026. Your involvement will help us refine our interview processes and strengthen the overall applicant experience. Event Details Date: Friday, January 16, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Format: Pilot MMI stations with brief orientation, guided participation and debrief This pilot event offers a unique opportunity to: * Gain insight into the admissions process * Strengthen your understanding of MMI-style assessment * Support the development of future cohorts entering the program * Contribute to a meaningful initiative that directly impacts program quality * By supporting the Physical Therapy Department’s Admissions Committee, you deepen your understanding of your growing role in the profession We would be grateful for your support and enthusiasm as we test and refine the improved CLSP SimCapture processes. You all have experience with MMIs so your curiosity, and willingness to participate gives the PT Department your valuable perspective on our process. If you are interested in volunteering, please reply to this email by December 11, 2025. Additional details, including your assigned role (candidate/interviewer) and a brief orientation package (passwords, usernames, and logins) will be shared closer to the date. Thank you in advance for considering this request and for contributing to our ongoing efforts to improve the admissions experience for your future colleagues. Your participation is truly appreciated. Warm regards, Roland Lavallée Chair of PT Admissions College of Rehabilitation Sciences University of Manitoba

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Sent on behalf of Mark Garrett – to be completed by Dec 9, 2025
by PT admin 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

Sent on behalf of Mark Garrett MPT1s, you may remember earlier this term, we wanted to check in about how the seating is working for you. Please take a two minutes before Dec 9/25 to complete this brief, anonymous survey: R160 seating feedback 2025 – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/uUAsyayFAn> Once we get this feedback, you may see adjustments in the classroom to better meet your needs, and we will also use your feedback to inform seating decisions we make for future years. Mark Garrett, PhD, PT Head, Department of Physical Therapy College of Rehabilitation Sciences Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba P304 – 770 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 mark.garrett(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mark.garrett@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DC6428.0ADF5470] *There is no need to reply outside your working hours*

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MPT 2026 MMI Interviews - Virtually on Saturday, February 28/26 and Sunday, March 1/26
by MMI Email 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

Sent on behalf of Roland Lavallée, Chair, MMI Working Group, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba. Dear MPT Students: The Department of Physical Therapy at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Manitoba is preparing for the selection process for students entering the MPT program in August 2026. The MPT Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is scheduled to take place virtually on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, and virtually on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. We are looking for your assistance on one of these dates. The MPT MMI requires student volunteers to act as interviewers, back up interviewers and assistants in the CLSF. Participating in the MMI will be one of your first opportunities to begin expanding your professional portfolio. The following information may assist you in your decision to participate in this activity: * There is a minimum of 7 hours required on the MMI day. * Interview days are expected to run from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. * Volunteer training is required in order to participate. * Reliable internet service is needed in order to participate. * If you or a first order relative plan to apply to any educational program that uses the MMI, please do not volunteer for this activity. * If you are considering applying to any healthcare education program (Medicine, Physician Assistant) please do not volunteer for this activity. Volunteer Training: All student volunteers must attend an MMI interviewer training session on Monday, February 2, 2026 (12:00 noon - 1:00 pm, in-person in R110). Attendance is required at this training session to ensure reliable standardization for the interview. All student interviewers must also attend a virtual Equity, Access, and Participation training session on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm on Teams). Volunteer Registration: An MS Form is being used to facilitate the volunteer recruitment process. If you are willing to help out, please use the link or QR code below and complete the sign-up survey. https://forms.office.com/r/V59nK2thk9 [cid:image001.png@01DC6369.F5F37000] We would appreciate all responses back before Monday, December 15, 2025. If you have any questions about this information, contact mmi(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mmi@umanitoba.ca>. Please hold the dates that you have volunteered for, and we will confirm your participation in January 2026. We appreciate your willingness to volunteer and your support is greatly appreciated. Due to the limited volunteer spots, not all student volunteers will be called to interview or to participate in our support teams. We thank you in advance for contacting us. Thank you for your attention to this request. Sincerely, Roland Lavallée Chair, MMI Working Group

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