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Lunch & Learn: Accessibility in Medical Education & Academia
by Patricia Charity Machekera 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

Hi everyone, The Accessibility Working Group is excited to invite you to an upcoming Lunch & Learn on Accessibility in Medical Education and Academia. Featured Speakers: • Jen Sebring (PhD Candidate) – exploring how clinical knowledge shapes the lived experiences of disability • Dr. Alexis Botkin (MD, FRCPC Dermatology) – speaking on physician and learner wellness, and navigating medicine with chronic illness 📅 Date: April 9th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Theatre C (Basic Medical Sciences), Lunch will be provided! This session is open to all medical students (Med 1–Med 4) and is a great opportunity to engage in important conversations about accessibility, inclusion, and how we can create a more equitable learning environment for everyone. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/n3dvbdt6 Come through, bring a friend, and be part of a conversation that truly matters! Kind regards, Patricia C. Machekera VS EDI Sr (incoming) Class of 2028 Manitoba Medical Students’ Association Max Rady College of Medicine

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Student Discounts & Opportunities
by Annie Jiang 31 Mar '26

31 Mar '26

Hi everyone! Please see below for a few student discounts and opportunities you might be interested in. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email or on Teams. MCCQE1 with QBankMD We've partnered with QBankMD to get UManitoba med students an exclusive 15% discount on their MCCQE1 question bank. It includes nearly 4,000 MCCQE1-style questions with detailed explanations, built in AI chatbot to help break down questions and concepts, and a mobile app on iOS and Android. This discount is valid for one year, and there’s also a free trial so you can explore the platform and its features before committing. How to get your discount: 1. Sign up (any email) or log in at qe1.qbank.md<http://qe1.qbank.md> 2. Go to your account settings and verify your @myumanitoba.ca<http://@myumanitoba.ca> email 3. The 15% discount is automatically applied, no coupon code needed If you have any questions, please reach out to the QBankMD team at support(a)qbank.md<mailto:support@qbank.md>. The Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM) Conference The Canadian Women in Medicine (CWIM<https://cwim.swoogo.com/cwim2026/7315939>) Conference is coming to Winnipeg this year from June 11–13th! Join the largest gathering of women physicians in North America, featuring inspiring speakers, workshops, and fun social events. Attend in person at the RBC Convention Centre or virtually. Get 35% off registration with code LEARNER2026. Volunteer Opportunity with GLOCAL Foundation of Canada GLOCAL<https://glocalfoundation.ca/> Foundation of Canada is an organization focused on youth engagement and community wellbeing. They’re recruiting volunteers (ages 12–30) for The Heat Shield, a youth-led public health project addressing extreme heat, Canada’s deadliest climate hazard. The goal is to help make important heat-safety information more clear, practical, and accessible for communities, especially those most at risk. As a volunteer, you can get involved in: * Translating scientific and public health info into simple, practical resources * Creating “Resilience Kits” (checklists, FAQs, guides) for communities * Outreach to local organizations (e.g., libraries, community centres) * Building skills in research, communication, and community engagement Participation is flexible, remote, and tracked through a central platform where you can also log volunteer hours and receive recognition. * If you’re interested, you can learn more and sign up here: https://volunteer.youcount.ca/i/G25 * Contact: Melody Li, Project Management Trainee Civic Initiatives (melody.li(a)glocalcanada.onmicrosoft.com<mailto:melody.li@glocalcanada.onmicrosoft.com>) Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Ambassador Program A reminder that as a medical student or resident, you can join the CMA Ambassador Program<https://www.cma.ca/get-involved/cma-ambassador-program>! As a CMA Ambassador, you’ll have the opportunity to: * attend select CMA and other health-related events<https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=789921&&language=fre&lang…>; * provide direct feedback on issues to the CMA through consultations, surveys and more; and * collaborate and network with the CMA Ambassador community. Join here<https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50030384/CMA-Ambassador-Program>. Reminder - Create a Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) account! As a medical student in one of the CFMS member schools, you are automatically eligible to create a CFMS account. By creating an account, you get access to an extensive list of member services and resources. Benefits include student discounts<https://www.cfms.org/discounts>, access to CFMS electives and interview databases, awards and grants and more! Create a CFMS account here<https://www.cfms.org/i/register> (authentication code: MyCFMS) and make sure to subscribe to the CFMS Monthly for more news and opportunities throughout the year. Cheers, 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>

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OPTRA this Friday!
by Riley Sierhuis 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

Hi everyone! Reminder that OPTRA is this FRIDAY!! OPTRA (One Party To Rule them All) is a med school tradition where M4s host a party to fundraise for their graduation events. Not only is it a way to meet your peers in all years, but is also an excuse to escape the stresses of school and have fun! Tickets: $40 We know this is steep, but with a ticket, you get an open bar and kegs, Krispy Kreme donuts, pizza, a hot chocolate bar, and a live DJ. Additionally, with the purchase of this ticket, you will be entered in a draw for a Patagonia sweater with the medical school logo on it. We have two medium fleece Patagonia sweaters, one black and one white. The winner will be announced at OPTRA! +1s are allowed and will have to purchase a ticket as well. The event is APRES SKI theme, which means dress for the slopes! Wear your best goggles, retro sweaters, earmuffs, toques, ski pants or anything you can find! Make sure to dress for the weather as the drinks, food and DJ will be outside. Time: 7pm-late Where: 124 River Edge Drive E-transfer can be sent to mbmed2026(a)gmail.com<mailto:mbmed2026@gmail.com> As names will be checked at the door, we kindly ask that you sign up using the link below. If you are bringing a +1 please fill out the form twice. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzeGgZpDqmafMYtkwkRcEYnyqF9srKGIL… The Class of 2026 thanks you for your support and are looking forward to seeing you Friday night! Cheers, Riley Class of 2026 President and Grad Committee Chair

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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

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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>

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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>

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

18 Nov '25

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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

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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

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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>

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