August 2025 - Med-class2029-all - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

MMSA Interest Group Information
by MMSA VSI 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying your first week of Foundations of Medicine! I wanted to reach out to you all to provide a bit more information about our Interest Groups. Interest Groups are student-led groups that highlight specific areas of interest, both within and beyond medicine. They do this by hosting events throughout the year that showcase what makes their focus unique. We have made significant changes to how the Interest Groups operate this year, and we hope that these changes will improve the program for your class and future pre-clerkship students! Interest Groups will now fall under one of five categories: * Academic: Interest Groups for which there is an R1 CARMS program. * Leisure/Sports/Hobby: Interest Groups for interests outside of medicine. * Activism/Advocacy/Service: Interest Groups dedicated to promoting awareness and action on important topics in medicine. * Community: Interest Groups aimed to connect and support students within shared identity groups. * Externally Affiliated Groups: Groups that operate similarly to Interest Groups that are often smaller chapters of larger organizations. A complete list of Interest Groups, as well as a summary of their objectives can be found in the attached document. Here is a brief overview of how the Interest Group Council will be structured: * One Executive in Med 2 who will be responsible for overseeing the activities of the Interest Group Council * One Med 1 Representative who will help the Executive with their duties. The Med 1 Rep will transition into the Executive role upon starting Med 2. * Up to six Council Members, each with roles that are unique to the Interest Group. These positions will be a one year term. These positions are new this year, and the roles have yet to be finalized. Each year the MMSA holds an Interest Group Information Night where the current M2 execs showcase their interest group in the Joe Doupe Concourse (2nd Floor of the BMS). This year our information night is scheduled to take place on September 4th from 6 to 8pm. There will also be a Non-Academic Interest Group information night happening September 5th from 5 to 7pm, which will showcase various groups from the Community and Advocacy/Activism/Service categories. Attendance is completely optional, but this is a great opportunity to learn about all of the interest groups available. Following the info night, I will send out instructions on how to submit your application for the groups you may be interested in! The first round of applications will be for the M1 Representative, and the application will consist of open-ended questions for you to fill out. Each application will then be blinded, and the current M2 execs will select candidates who they believe will be the best fit for the group! Regards, Dustin Erickson, B.Sc (Co-op) Vice Stick Internal Sr., Manitoba Medical Students’ Association Year 3 MD student Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba

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Annual Rady BBQ
by Rady Communications 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Annual Rady BBQ for faculty, staff and students! All Rady faculty, staff and students at both campuses are invited to come enjoy a barbecued hamburger, veggie burger or hot dog with UM colleagues. Registration is required. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please bring your University of Manitoba photo ID/swipe card to the Rady BBQ to identify yourself as UM faculty, staff or student. Bannatyne Campus: Thursday, September 11 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Location: Food will be served in the Buhler atrium, please feel free to eat outside or in the Brodie atrium. Registration<https://forms.office.com/r/1bsWeDyURj> Fort Garry Campus: Tuesday, September 9 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Location: Green space outside Helen Glass building (rain location: Helen Glass atrium). Registration<https://forms.office.com/r/jUED9HpWyK> [https://mcusercontent.com/8626e7f5e712215d46b4f2fc9/_compresseds/8ab9a30d-c…] [https://mcusercontent.com/8626e7f5e712215d46b4f2fc9/images/1b6426c6-8038-7c…] [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/RadyFaculty> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/UM_RadyFHS/> [YouTube]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZLtuaHCzTfp0Km6vV4GHsQ> [LinkedIn]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/rady-faculty-of-health-sciences-university…> [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/um_radyfhs/> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Our mailing address is: Rady Communications and Marketing Office Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 4th floor, Chown Building University of Manitoba, Bannatyne campus Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada radyfhscomm(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:radyfhscomm@umanitoba.ca> Phone: 204-272-3183 Fax: 204-977-5690

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Indigenous Medical Students Association (IMSA) – Applications Now Open!
by Fatima Saqib 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hey everyone, Hope you’re all doing well and are having a great start to the new school year! Through the work of the EDI Indigenous Health Working group last year, the Indigenous Medical Students Association (IMSA) has officially been established, and is now welcoming applications for their inaugural council! IMSA was created by and for Indigenous medical students to build a safe, empowering, and culturally grounded community within medicine. The mandate of the group is focused on: * Supporting and uplifting Indigenous medical students through mentorship, wellness, and community building. * Advocating for Indigenous learners at the college, faculty, provincial, and national levels. * Collaborating with faculty and community partners on Indigenous health initiatives, including in areas of outreach, research, and wellness. * Amplifying Indigenous voices and working toward systemic change. Getting Involved with IMSA: The application to join the council is now live! Please see below for a list of available positions. These roles are available for medical students who self-identify as Indigenous. The General Member position is available to all students. * VP External Jr. * VP Internal * VP Finance * Communications Officer * M1 Class Representative * Committee Leads * Committee Members * General Member Whether you’re excited about advocacy, leadership, or just want to build community with learners and staff, we would love to have you involved! 📌 Apply here: <https://forms.gle/88wjiAJzbER51GTZ9?utm_source=chatgpt.com> https://forms.gle/t93UAQWhGKbUYUqt9 🗓️ Deadline: Friday, September 5th, 2025 at 11:59PM If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email to uofmimsa(a)gmail.com<mailto:uofmimsa@gmail.com>. Kindly, Fatima Saqib (she/her) Doctor of Medicine | Class of 2027 Vice Stick Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Sr. Manitoba Medical Students’ Association Max Rady College of Medicine

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Clinical Skills Syllabus Correction
by Clinical Skills UGME 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hi Med 1's, One of your classmates noticed a discrepancy in one of the OSCE dates, we have made the correction on the Syllabus (attached for your reference) and updated the Entrada Community with same. To clarify your first 6-station OSCE will be February 21 - 22, 2026. Thank you, Clinical Skills, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R3E 3P5 CSUGME(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CSUGME@umanitoba.ca> Please note I will not have telephone access during office renovations and will only be accessible via email. [UM_Logo_HORZ_RGB for signature]

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WMSS Recruitment, hosting in February 2026
by Anna Urbanik 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

The following email is being sent to you on behalf of Jaime McNicholl, Vice-Stick External Senior, Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA): If you're interested in getting involved in student innovation and leadership, please see an opportunity below! The Western Medical Students' Summit<http://westmedsummit.ca> (WMSS) is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated new members to join our planning committee! Following the success of our conference earlier this year, we are excited to announce that WMSS will be returning in February 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the organization of a major student-led event, gain valuable leadership experience, and help shape the next edition of this impactful summit. If you're looking to expand your impact beyond the classroom and contribute to something meaningful, we encourage you to apply. Please see the attached role descriptions<https://docs.google.com/document/d/19pq2iJ2LVJN1FNeRoefg2ecHQzwrjrYXKO_wDxh…>for more information, and submit your application by September 12, 11:59 pm PST. We look forward to welcoming new faces to the team! You can reach out to me directly with any questions you may have as well.

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Student Photo Retakes- September 8, 2025
by Anna Urbanik 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hello Class of 2029, Your photo has been uploaded on your Entrada profile. If you prefer to have a photo retake, we have scheduled photo retakes on September 8th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in Room 142 Basic Medical Sciences at the Bannatyne campus. The photo retakes will be done on a drop-in basis beginning at 1:00 p.m. You would need to wear professional attire for the photo. Anna Urbanik Enrolment Administrator UGME, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P5 Tel: 204-789-3627 Email: Anna.Urbanik(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/education/undergradu… [1C21C7EE]

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Reminder re: scents - Rady FHS Attire and Dress Code
by Pre-Clerkship UGME 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hi Med 1s and 2s, You may or may not be aware that the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences has an Attire and Dress Code Guideline, which can be accessed below. This is a simple, short guideline providing reasonable direction. Part of this guideline relates to scents: 2.4 Scented products should be avoided, recognizing that some individuals have allergies and/or are sensitive to certain chemicals in scented products. Fragrances and other scented hygiene products shall not be used/worn in designated scent free zones. In areas that are not designated scent free zones, fragrances and scented hygiene products shall be used/worn in moderation and shall abide by any directions received in regard to the limitation or use of products with scents and/or fragrances to accommodate those with scent and/or fragrance allergies. In UofM classrooms and shared spaces on campus, please be mindful of those with allergies or sensitivities and try to avoid using scented products. In clinical settings, students should consider their learning environment to be a scent-free zone. https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/rady-faculty-health-sciences-policies#… Thank you! Maggie Eade, Pre-Clerkship Program Lead, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Manitoba 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R3E 3P5 p: 204.272.3132 e: preclerkship(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:preclerkship@umanitoba.ca>

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Attendance Sheets - General Reminder
by UGME Year 1 Course Administrator 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Good morning Med 1's, Just a reminder that it is the students responsibility to ensure attendance sheets are returned back to 260 Brodie office after any mandatory session. For whole group sessions (WGS) held in theatre A, there will be two copies of attendance sheets to make it easier for all to sign in. You only need to sign one of the copies. If the attendance sheets haven't been returned to the office, I will send out an email letting you know. Have a great Thursday! Upcoming Office Renovations Notice for 260 Brodie July to September Email only during this time – phones will not be available Thank you, Nadine Allain Year 1 Course Administrator, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [X] Email: Year1UGME(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Year1UGME@umanitoba.ca> Phone: 204-789-3864 Fax: 204-789-3929 260 Brodie Centre I 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5

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FM0 Lecture Recordings Update & New Google Contact Form
by Yana Syvolos 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Hi everyone, Anthony and I have a quick update regarding lecture recordings. You can expect the recordings from the previous afternoon’s lecture to be available the following morning. Then, in the afternoon (around 3:00–3:30 pm), the UGME course admin will post the same day’s morning lecture recordings. To access the recordings, make sure you’re clicking the “Lecture Recording” button (circled in red). [cid:86D620CC-8CE8-4B68-9E43-FC751324FDC0] Additionally, Anthony has created a Google Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW42zcPP87i8dESbvI5O2hCU-jAdVpl4X…> where you can submit any questions, concerns, or feedback, and you can do so anonymously if you prefer. Just note that if you don’t leave your name, we won’t be able to follow up with you directly. The form is a helpful alternative to emailing us, but you’re still welcome to reach out via email anytime. Best, Yana and Anthony

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Amboss Partnership and Upcoming Workshop
by Max Fidel 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Hey guys! I’m excited to share that, thanks to the work of one of our M4 students, Megan Weisshaar, we will be partnering with AMBOSS to provide a school-wide discount on some of their products, along with a series of workshops led by their team. These sessions will highlight how to use AMBOSS effectively in both pre-clerkship and clerkship. For those unfamiliar, AMBOSS is both a study and clinical tool. While it is primarily designed as a pocket clinical resource for clerkship and beyond (think UpToDate, but more concise), some students also found it to be a helpful adjunct resource during pre-clerkship. In addition, AMBOSS offers Qbanks for NBME Shelf Exams, USMLE Steps 1–3, and—new this year—a MCCQE Part I Qbank. Details for the first workshop in this series can be found below, please RSVP with the link below if you plan on attending so that food can be ordered accordingly. Attendance is not required in order to be eligible for the discounts. --- 📣 Mark your calendars — an exciting AMBOSS Workshop is coming your way! Whether you're preparing for clinical rotations, exams, or just looking to study smarter, this workshop is your chance to explore high-yield strategies and tools to boost your confidence and performance. Learn directly from AMBOSS physicians and get a first look at our brand new MCCQE Part I Qbank! 🧠 What to expect: * Expert-led clinical insights from AMBOSS physicians * Practical tips to ace your rotations and exams + brand new MCCQE Part I Qbank * Live Q&A and interactive case discussions 🎁 Plus: * Free food & drinks * Special prizes & giveaways * Exclusive AMBOSS discounts 📍 Place: Apotex 050 Lecture Theatre 🗓️ Date: 4th of September ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM 👉 Register here: https://go.amboss.com/Workshop-Manitoba-0925 --- Let me know if you have any questions. Maximilian Gregorivich Fidel, B.Sc. Senior Stick - Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA) Doctor of Medicine, Class of 2026 Max Rady College of Medicine Rady Faculty of Health Science, University of Manitoba

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