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.
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