- Med-class2027-student - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Black Mental Health Lunch and Learn series - Feb 24th
by Patricia Charity Machekera 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

Hi everyone, In honour of Black History Month, the Black Medical Students’ Association of Manitoba is hosting a Black Mental Health Lunch + Learn, and we would love for you to join us. This session will focus on Black mental health, wellness, and how we as medical learners can better understand and support the communities we serve. We are pleased to welcome Fatima Siyawareva, a Therapist with Doctors Manitoba, who will be sharing practical insights and reflections from her work. Date: February 24th 2026 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Location: Theatre E Open to: Med 1–4 Lunch will be provided Please scan the QR code on the attached poster or use the link below to register: Black Mental Health Lunch and Learn Registration form<https://forms.office.com/r/cGuWhUDK12> We hope you can join us for an hour of learning, reflection, and meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to me by email or Teams. Sincerely, Patricia C. Machekera Vice Stick Internal Jnr EDI - Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA) Year 2 MD, Class of 2028 Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba

1 0

AFMC Portal - Please Share Your Feedback
by Annie Jiang 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hi Med3s and 4s, The CFMS is looking to collect feedback from third and final year medical students who used the AFMC Electives Portal's new Capacity-Based Model to better understand what worked, what didn’t, and where student advocacy is needed to improve the student experience moving forward. The CFMS will be sharing aggregated results with relevant stakeholders to support concrete improvements in future cycles. Your feedback is truly appreciated! Survey Link: https://forms.gle/P5EZ2pXcB6LiorTPA This survey is open until March 15, 2026. It is completely anonymous, and all questions are optional. We will be raffling off five $50 gift cards to a vendor of the winner's choice among respondents of this survey. If you have any questions or would like to share any other experiences outside of this survey, please feel free to email Emily at education(a)cfms.org. Sincerely, Annie Annie Jiang (she/her) Medical Student | Class of 2028 Vice-Stick External Jr, Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA) Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba jianga(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:jianga@myumanitoba.ca>

1 0

CFMS Updates - Winter 2026
by Annie Jiang 11 Jan '26

11 Jan '26

Hi everyone, Happy New Year, I hope everyone had a restful winter break. I want to share some updates from the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS). Here's a quick overview of what's coming up, there are more details below if something interests you. * Student Leadership Awards: Two scholarship deadlines are approaching this week. If you're eligible, I highly encourage you to apply! * National Wellness Challenge: A fun 4-week long challenge starts this week. It's easy to join and you could win some really cool prizes. * Student Initiative Grants: If you have an initiative or a project idea, consider applying. Applications are due February 1st, 2026. * Canadian Medical Student Conference: The annual conference will take place April 16-19th, 2026, in Ottawa, ON. This national gathering of medical students is a great opportunity to connect with peers, learn, and get involved. ___________________________________________________________ CFMS Student Leadership Awards The CFMS is excited to announce two student leadership awards. Submit your applications by Thursday, January 15th at 11:59 pm PST. * CFMS-MD Financial Management Leadership Award * The CFMS and MD Financial Management want to recognize some of the passionate, dedicated and caring medical student leaders across Canada who have made innovative contributions to their schools and communities. * In recognition of their achievements, one student from each of the 15 member schools of the CFMS (and one independent member) will receive a Medical Student Leadership Award, consisting of: * A certificate of recognition * A cash prize of $2000 * Apply here, until Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PST: https://forms.gle/WX1xRbVouWBiqapz7 * CFMS Affinity Leadership Award * The CFMS Affinity Leadership awards recognize medical students who exemplify leadership in humanitarian contributions, particularly in addressing diversity and equity in medicine and have demonstrated advocacy in areas of racial, gender, and disability justice. * Three awards will be given, recognizing 1 student’s contributions in each of these areas * ⁠Racial justice * ⁠Gender justice * ⁠Disability justice * In recognition of their achievements, three students will receive a CFMS Leadership Award, consisting of: * ⁠A engraved trophy / certificate of recognition * A cash prize of $2000 * Apply here, until Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PST: https://forms.gle/493hhWg9JnBbG9CZ7 The National Wellness Challenge (Jan 12 to Feb 8) The National Wellness Challenge (NWC) is a four-week, Canada-wide initiative promoting wellness among medical students. Each week focuses on a different area of well-being: * Week 1: Mental & Social Health * Week 2: Nutritional Wellness * Week 3: Physical Health * Week 4: Financial Health All Canadian medical students can participate by registering individually<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyJjingq8BcSLSL7qSrH73rQiSaN-SqEd…> and completing simple, achievable weekly challenges<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GX3XJsXBuiN5kYBcxO6evXS5zb4IHAD6Hkw…>, like sharing a song that lifts your mood, making a smoothie, taking public transit, or stretching. Participants can choose to share their completed challenges on social media using #CFMSwellnesschallenge and tagging @CFMS_FMEC, or by submitting photos through Google Drive if they prefer not to use social media<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gFFGymPn1PDOuHjKhu5MqVBk6VFOZAVPtc1xgIW…>. At the end of each week, participants must submit a quick Google form to track completed challenges and earn entries into weekly prize draws. The more challenges you complete, the more chances you have to win! Join us in building healthier habits and connecting with medical students nationwide. CFMS Student Initiative Grants (SIGs) - Apply Now! The CFMS Student Initiative Grants (SIG) provide funding to support medical student-led projects, from educational and charitable initiatives to social events that connect students across schools. SIG funding helps projects get off the ground, with Tier 1 supporting medium-to-large initiatives (up to $3,000) and Tier 2 supporting small-to-medium initiatives (up to $1,500). The SIG application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclgsDLMQfwlbrqQo7GcijgUBOV_XSAv1-…> is already open and the deadline is February 1st, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. Learn more about SIGs here<https://www.cfms.org/grants-and-funds>. Canadian Medical Student Conference 2026 The annual Canadian Medical Student Conference will take place April 16-19th, 2026, in Ottawa, ON. This annual gathering of medical students from across the country offers an excellent opportunity to connect with peers, discuss important issues, network, and build your skills. The registration<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-medical-student-conference-2026-ticket…> deadline is February 28th, 2026. If you require travel funding, you can apply for the CFMS-MDFM Travel Equity Fund<https://www.cfms.org/grants-and-funds>, which closes January 25th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. More information about the event can be found here<https://www.cmsc-ccem.ca/>. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email or on Teams. Sincerely, Annie Annie Jiang (she/her) Vice-Stick External Jr., Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA) Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba jianga(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:jianga@myumanitoba.ca>

1 0

Immunology Open House Nov. 24, 3 pm
by Immunology Department 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

[A blue and white flyer with a qr code Description automatically generated]<https://www.cognitoforms.com/UniversityOfManitoba17/ImmunologyOpenHouseNov2…> Angela Peloquin (she/her) Graduate Program Assistant | Department of Immunology Max Rady College of Medicine| Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Room 471 Apotex Centre, 750 McDermot Avenue University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5 Office: 204-977-5610| Fax: 204-789-3921 [cid:image001.png@01DC586F.A2C69650]

1 0

Survey Study Distribution at UManitoba
by Kevin Liu 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hello, I hope this email finds you well. We have received approval (attached) for our survey study to be distributed to all medical students at the University of Manitoba, and would greatly appreciate your help in sending this out. I’ve attached our email recruitment letter with a hyperlink to the survey. Please let me know if there is any additional information we can provide. Thank you, Kevin Liu, BMSc (he/him/his) Vice-President of Internal Events, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Society (AIMS) MD Student, Class of 2027 Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary

1 0

Call for Abstracts - WMSS 2026
by Jaime McNicholl 20 Oct '25

20 Oct '25

Please see the message below for an opportunity to present your research at the 2026 Western Medical Student Summit! 🌟 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: WMSS 2026! 🌟 Western Medical Students Summit 2026 📅 February 6–8, 2026 🏨 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia! Are you passionate about advancing medicine, sharing research, and connecting with other medical students in Canada? Submit your abstract to WMSS2026! Why Present at WMSS? ●Selected abstracts will be featured as poster or oral presentations ●Awards will be given to first-place oral and poster presentations! ●Share your work with other peers and researchers! How To Apply: 1. Prepare your abstract (Include Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion - max 250 words) - must be unpublished but previously presented abstracts are okay! 2. Submit via our Google Form: https://forms.gle/UPj1UhqT65AGmMpB6 Deadline: ⏰ Submit by December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST Questions? Contact our team: wmss.research(a)gmail.com<mailto:wmss.research@gmail.com> Jaime McNicholl (she/her) Medical Student | Class of 2027 Vice-Stick External Senior, Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

1 0

Student Opportunity: MSAW Implementation team recruitment
by Annie Jiang 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

Hi everyone! Please see below for an opportunity to get involved with a new association, the Medical Students' Association of the West (MSAW). This organization aims to represent and connect all medical students across Western Canada. The MSAW task force is currently recruiting 2–4 students from each Western medical school, including the University of Manitoba. If you’re interested in helping shape this new initiative, I highly encourage you to apply! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Carolyn Horwood with any questions. Sincerely, Annie Jiang (she/her) Vice-Stick External Jr. | Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA) Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba jianga(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:jianga@myumanitoba.ca> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hello! My name is Carolyn Horwood, one of your Western Regional Directors with the Canadian Federation of Medical Students. I am reaching out to share an exciting opportunity to get involved in joining the implementation team for the novel Medical Students' Association of the West (MSAW)! What is MSAW? MSAW is a student-led initiative out of the Western Regional Director portfolio of the CFMS. Although there exist unifying student organizations in Ontario (OMSA) and in the Atlantic (CAMSA), there exists no unifying medical student association representing the Western medical schools. Western Canadian medical schools face unique challenges in geographical spacing, political climate, and access to educational opportunities at other medical schools. Why create MSAW? The mission of MSAW is to create a student-led representative organization by, and for, medical students studying in Western Canada. Ultimately, this organization hopes to decrease barriers for engagement and educational opportunities, equip advocacy skills, and provide benefits for Western medical students specifically. Further, the unifying body will act as a strong advocacy pillar in approaching student advocacy at the annual Western Dean's Conference. What are we recruiting for? This project is looking for motivated, interested, and engaged students from all of the representative Western medical schools to join the MSAW Implementation Team. Interested applicants should meet the following criteria: * Current student at a medical school in Western Canada (UBC, UofC, UofA, UofS, UofM) * Able to contribute approximately 3-5 hours of volunteer labour per week until the end of June 2026 Students with any the following experiences or interests are encouraged to apply: * Student governance and/or leadership * Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the context of learning environments and/or healthcare * Organizational/constitutional design and implementation * Obtainment of sponsorships/discounts * Indigenous health and representation in medicine What positions are we looking to fill? We are looking to recruit 2-4 students per Western medical school, including the University of British Columbia, the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of Manitoba. If you are interested in supporting the implementation of a collective, student-led governance and advocacy body, you are encouraged to fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/JoLZ4fmXs1dxBqqH9 The deadline to complete this form is September 14, 2025. Thank you for your interest! With warmest wishes, Carolyn [Image] Carolyn Horwood (She/Her) Western Regional Director | Directeur Régionaux de l'Ouest Canadian Federation of Medical Students | Fédération des étudiants en médecine du Canada [Image] western(a)CFMS.org<mailto:western@CFMS.org> [Image] www.cfms.org<https://www.cfms.org/> [Image] 267 O'Connor Street, Suite 401, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1V3  [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/CFMSFEMC/> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/CFMSFEMC> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/cfmsfemc/> We acknowledge the CFMS office is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Annie Jiang (she/her) Medical Student | Class of 2028 Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba jianga(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:jianga@myumanitoba.ca>

1 0

National First in Medicine Mentorship Program - Mentor Recruitment
by Annie Jiang 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hi everyone, I am passing along the following message on behalf of Carolyn Horwood, one of the Western Regional Directors of the CFMS (Canadian Federation of Medical Students). If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to her using the contact information provided below. Cheers, Annie Annie Jiang (she/her) Vice-Stick External Jr. | Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA) Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba jianga(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:jianga@myumanitoba.ca> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hello everybody! My name is Carolyn Horwood, and I am your Western Regional Director on the board of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students. I am excited to invite you to take part in the First in Medicine Mentorship Program, a new pilot initiative designed to support medical students who are the first in their families to pursue a career in medicine. Being the first in your family to pursue medicine can be both exciting and isolating. This pilot project has been created to provide an avenue for medical students to act as peer supports for students who are the first in their families to pursue medicine. This mentorship program was created to foster a supportive community where students can connect with peers who understand the unique challenges of navigating medical school without familial experience in the field. As a mentor, you’ll play a meaningful role in building confidence, sharing insight, and helping to shape a more inclusive and empathetic medical community. Interested mentors should meet the following criteria when submitting their interest in applying: * A current second-year or above student pursuing a medical doctor (MD) program at an accredited CFMS-member institution in Canada * The first in their immediate family to pursue a medical (MD) program Mentors will be asked to fulfill the following responsibilities: * Engage in at least three meetings with their mentee(s), occurring for a minimum of one hour in duration * Provide support via electronic communication (email or other preferred method) on a regular basis with mentee(s) Students interested in applying to become a mentor are asked to fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/UsQJUwXXGuuiQbQH6 This form will be open until September 26, 2025, at 11:59pm PDT. This project is done in collaboration with the Western Regional Director and Director of Student Affairs portfolios within the CFMS. Please feel free to contact us at the following emails if any questions should arise: Carolyn Horwood (she/her) - Western Regional Director carolyn.horwood(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:carolyn.horwood@ucalgary.ca> western(a)cfms.org<mailto:western@cfms.org> Meera Chopra (she/her) - Director of Student Affairs studentaffairs(a)cfms.org<mailto:studentaffairs@cfms.org> Taliya Rizvi (she/her) - National Officer of Wellness srizvi2027(a)meds.uwo.ca<mailto:srizvi2027@meds.uwo.ca> Have a lovely day! Carolyn -- [Image] Carolyn Horwood, BHSc BA (She/Her) Western Regional Director | Directeur Régionaux de l'Ouest Canadian Federation of Medical Students | Fédération des étudiants en médecine du Canada [Image] western(a)CFMS.org<mailto:western@CFMS.org> [Image] www.cfms.org<https://www.cfms.org/> [Image] 267 O'Connor Street, Suite 401, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1V3 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/CFMSFEMC/> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/CFMSFEMC> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/cfmsfemc/> We acknowledge the CFMS office is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

1 0

FW: Western Medical Students Summit 2025 - Registration Opens Dec 11th
by Jaime McNicholl 13 Dec '24

13 Dec '24

Hi everyone, Please see below for an upcoming conference opportunity. The Western Medical Students Summit is open to all medical students across Western Canada, providing students with the opportunity to network with other schools in Western Canada, and there is also an opportunity to present your research (see abstract submission information and deadlines below). If you have any questions regarding this conference, please do not hesitate to reach out! Sincerely, Jaime McNicholl Medical Student | Class of 2027 Vice-Stick External Jr., Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba From: Marketing Director of WMSS <marketing.wmss(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:48 AM To: Calgary Reps CFMS <ucalgaryreps(a)cfms.org>, UBC Reps CFMS <ubcreps(a)cfms.org>, U of A VP External (MSA) <msavpext(a)ualberta.ca>, U of S VP External Sr <vpexternal.smss(a)gmail.com>, Shawn Silver <shawn.silver(a)usask.ca>, fionaxfh(a)student.ubc.ca <fionaxfh(a)student.ubc.ca>, Jaime McNicholl <mcnichoj(a)myumanitoba.ca>, Western Regional Director CFMS <western(a)cfms.org> Subject: Western Medical Students Summit 2025 - Registration Opens Dec 11th Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hello! We are excited to announce that registration for the Inaugural Western Medical Students Summit 2025 opens this Wednesday, December 11! This year’s summit will take place from February 7 to 9, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, and is designed to bring together medical students from across Western Canada for a weekend of learning, networking, and research. We encourage your medical student society to share this exciting opportunity with your school. Spots are limited, so early registration is highly recommended. To secure your spot, visit our Website<https://westmedsummit.ca/registration-event> on December 11! Also, a reminder that the Call for Abstracts is due on December 20th. Applicants will be notified of their abstract submission status by January 5th, 2025. Those selected for research presentations will have a portion of their travel and registration costs subsidized. We will also have prizes for the best poster and oral presentation. To submit an abstract, please fill out this form: Abstract Submission Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOnoLDhxcvZ-z5m06a-FqGota0q7MfwlF…> Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming your members to Calgary this February! Warm regards, -- [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xuEnY97kORwhzPHmJOfbU29g-U…]

1 0

Immunology Open House - Nov. 25
by Immunology Department 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

[cid:image002.jpg@01DB35CF.333E60B0] Angela Peloquin (she/her) Graduate Program Assistant | Department of Immunology Max Rady College of Medicine| Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Room 471 Apotex Centre, 750 McDermot Avenue University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5 Office: 204-977-5610| Fax: 204-789-3921 [cid:image001.png@01DB35CE.63C06590]

1 0