October 2026 - Cors-pt-2027 - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Interested in the intersection of physical & mental health? Learn from Norwegian psychomotor physiotherapists, Nov 1st
by PT admin 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

Sent on behalf of Patty Thille Hello Master of Physical Therapy students! Here at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, we are hosting 4 Norwegian psychomotor physiotherapists later this month from Oslo-Met University. They are offering a free introduction that you are most welcome to join, Nov 1st, 1-4 pm. Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy is a physiotherapeutic approach that started in the 1940s through collaboration between an orthopedic physiotherapist and a psychiatrist, for people with complex health presentations, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and/or somatic sensory disorders. See the attached poster for more details & the registration link. ~Patty Patty Thille, PhD, BSc(PT) Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Executive committee member, Critical Physiotherapy Network Co-chair, NAPCRG CASFM Research Methods Committee (204) 789 3564 Patty.thille(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Patty.thille@umanitoba.ca> Interested in critical physiotherapy? You can find our latest book, Inviting Movements in Physiotherapy: An anthology of critical scholarship here: https://doi.org/10.82231/S8HA-YK54

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MPT 2027 MMI Interviews - Virtually on Saturday, February 27, 2027 and Sunday, February 28, 2027
by MMI Email 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

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 2027. The MPT Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is scheduled to take place virtually on Saturday, February 27thand Sunday, February 28th, 2027. 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 7:30 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 Tuesday, February 2, 2027 (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 Tuesday, February 16th, 2027 (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. Master of Physical Therapy Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) 2027 Volunteer Sign Up - Fill out form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fa9ZfQHHJ5> [A qr code on a blue background] We would appreciate all responses back before Monday, December 14, 2026. 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 2027. 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. Thank you for your attention to this request. Sincerely, Roland Lavallée Chair, MMI Working Group

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Join the BBIPOC Physiotherapy Student Collective!
by CORS Information 02 Oct '26

02 Oct '26

Good afternoon everyone, Please find the email below along with the attachment for your consideration. Thank you. *** Join the BBIPOC Physiotherapy Student Collective! The BBIPOC Physiotherapy Student Collective is an initiative that has been organized in collaboration with the CPA National Student Assembly. It is dedicated to Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of Colour who are currently completing physiotherapy programs in Canada. Our mission is to build community among BBIPOC physiotherapy students and clinicians, foster meaningful conversations within the profession, and support positive change in physiotherapy education and practice. We are committed to addressing disparities related to bias, racism, and inequity and to creating a space for students who want to facilitate meaningful conversations. We are excited to invite you to our first meeting, where you can learn more about who we are, what we hope to accomplish this year, and connect with fellow BBIPOC physiotherapy students from across Canada! Our first meeting will be taking place on: Date: Friday, October 9th, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm EST Registration Link: Link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3___y9TZ4ss2crL-ApalTSoDUzUyxqLZ…> To stay connected in the meantime, connect with us on Instagram at @bbipocpt.collective<https://www.instagram.com/bbipocpt.collective/>! We look forward to meeting you and building this community together on October 9th! Sincerely, Ashnaa Narumathan & Alyessa Hussain BBIPOC PT Student Collective Co-Chairs

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