Dear Medical Students,
Registration for the 2027 Western Medical Student Summit (WMSS) is officially OPEN! 🎉
We are excited to invite medical students from across Western Canada to join us in Vancouver, BC from February 26–28, 2027 for a weekend of learning, connection, and inspiration as we explore this year’s theme:
Building a Sustainable Future in Medicine
WMSS is an opportunity to connect with medical students from across the Western provinces and engage with the research and ideas shaping the future of medicine.
Whether you’re passionate about clinical medicine, research, advocacy, leadership, innovation, or simply looking to meet fellow students and build your network, WMSS 2027 is an event you won’t want to miss.
📅 February 26–28, 2027
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia
💰 Early-Bird Registration: $150
⏰ Early-bird pricing ends September 30, 2026.
Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place!
For more information about the conference, agenda, research opportunities, and what to expect, visit:
👉 Keep up with conference updates by following our Instagram! @westmedsummit
We can’t wait to welcome you to Vancouver and make WMSS 2027 an unforgettable weekend!
See you at WMSS 2027! 🩺
** ABSTRACT SUBMISSION REMINDER **
We also want to remind everyone of the abstract submission deadline and encourage you to show case your research at this year’s conference! 🩺🔬
This year’s theme is Sustainability, but abstracts from all fields of medicine are welcome — your research does not need to relate to the conference theme.
✨ Why submit?
• Present your work as an oral or poster presentation
• Compete for Best Oral and Best Poster Presentation Awards
• Connect with medical students, clinicians, and researchers from across Western Canada
• Showcase your research and strengthen your academic portfolio
📝 Abstract requirements:
• Maximum 250 words
• Introduction/Objective, Methods, Results & Conclusion
• Abstracts must be unpublished
• Multiple submissions are welcome
📅 Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
👉 CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
Questions? DM us or email wmss.research@gmail.com 📩
Rhea Gupta (she/her)
Medical Student, Class of 2029
Vice-Stick External Jr., Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA)
Max Rady College of Medicine
University of Manitoba