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

WMSS Recruitment, hosting in February 2026
by Anna Urbanik 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '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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Reminder re: scents - Rady FHS Attire and Dress Code
by Pre-Clerkship UGME 17 Oct '25

17 Oct '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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CL2029 BI1 midterm - update
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 29 Sep '25

29 Sep '25

Good morning everyone, As you know, there were many problems at the exam today - ExamSoft was having problems and students couldn't download the exam. Then there were problems uploading the exam. In the end, students were successful at uploading though it took a while. For some students, they had to write their exams on paper. For those students, they will not be able to get a Student Report for this exam as I will have to hand mark them. I will upload your marks to Entrada when I release the marks to the rest of the class. I want to say a huge THANK YOU to the class for being so patient and understanding. Hopefully this will not happen again. You are all ROCKSTARS! [J3612 Jumbo Funny Thank You Card: This Much Kitten With Envelope (Extra Large Version: 8.5'' x 11'')] Katherine Clark Pre-Clerkship Evaluations Program Administrator, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P5 For JULY, AUG & SEPT please email as phone will not be working E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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Survey - Informal Peer Support Skills Workshop
by Student Affairs Medicine 29 Sep '25

29 Sep '25

Good afternoon, Med Students, We truly value your thoughts and experiences, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to share your feedback on the Informal Peer Support Skills Workshop project. Please use the link below to complete the survey by October 1st. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/U69bFK9Lu8 We look forward to hearing your feedback! Cheers, Natasha Przybyl 😊 Student Affairs, Office Assistant Max Rady College of Medicine 290-727 McDermot Ave, Wpg, Mb, R2E 3P5 P: (204) 789-3522

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URGENT PLEASE READ CL2029 BI1 midterm - ExamSoft issues
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 29 Sep '25

29 Sep '25

Hi everyone, ExamSoft is having a major outage right now. They are working on fixing the problem. At the moment, students cannot download the exam. Please still show up to the exam room - we are hoping that it will be fixed in time for you to start your exam. We will give further instructions in the exam room. Regards, Katherine Clark Pre-Clerkship Evaluations Program Administrator, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P5 For JULY, AUG & SEPT please email as phone will not be working E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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Join WISDOM Today
by Rady Communications 29 Sep '25

29 Sep '25

[https://mcusercontent.com/8626e7f5e712215d46b4f2fc9/images/943ec72b-eafb-62…] Are you a learner, staff or faculty member in any of the sciences, including professional programs based in STEM?? Do you want to be part of a supportive community of women and allies in STEM? Are you looking for mentorship or to be a mentor? Are you interested in building your network with other like-minded individuals? Are you looking for volunteer or leadership opportunities? Then Women in Science; Development, Outreach, and Mentorship (WISDOM<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/community-and-partners/wisdom#mailing-…>) is the place for you! WISDOM is a Rady Faculty of Health Sciences initiative that strives to raise awareness and guide policy development that ensures gender equity in all aspects of academic activity within the University of Manitoba. WISDOM is open to all members of the community; you do not need to identify as a woman to join and participate in WISDOM! Why join WISDOM? * Expand your network - Connect with fellow students, researchers, and professionals in science. * Access exclusive opportunities - Early access to mentorship programs, professional development, and leadership roles. * Stay in the loop - Receive our curated newsletter with event invitations, success stories, and career tips. * Boost your resume - Volunteer with us and develop your Experience Record. * No cost to join - Membership is 100% FREE! How to join Sign up HERE<https://forms.office.com/r/25L6ytYFJn>. It takes less than 5 minutes, and you can also join as a volunteer! Our 2025 membership drive is happening NOW! Join us and don't miss out on upcoming events like the Mentorship Program, Equity Symposium, and other advocacy, outreach, and leadership opportunities. [https://mcusercontent.com/8626e7f5e712215d46b4f2fc9/images/bc233823-a71c-fc…] For more information If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> To see our previous or current activities please visit our learner social media accounts: LinkedIn: WISDOM Manitoba Learners<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-learners-0553382b1/> X: @wisdom_learners<https://x.com/wisdom_learners> Insta: @wisdom_mb_learners<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb_learners/> [University of Manitoba logo with text that reads UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.] [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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FW: Program Opportunities: Mindfulness Meditation & Mass
by Student Affairs Medicine 26 Sep '25

26 Sep '25

Hello Med Students, Please see the attachments and email below for information on the free Mindfulness Meditation Workshop series the UM Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre is hosting biweekly on Wednesday's. Best regards, Maliyah [cid:image002.png@01DC2EEE.24D400C0] Maliyah Kelly | Student Affairs, Office Assistant Max Rady College of Medicine Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 290 Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5 Phone: 204-789-3213 E-mail: maliyah.kelly(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:maliyah.kelly@umanitoba.ca> From: Bannatyne Campus Student Services <bcss(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, September 26, 2025 1:55 PM Subject: Program Opportunities: Mindfulness Meditation & Mass Good afternoon folks, We are writing to share details of two opportunities for all learners, staff, and faculty at Bannatyne Campus details as below and posters/graphics attached. Thank you for your support in circulating this information! UM Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre is hosting a FREE Mindfulness Meditation workshop series at Bannatyne Campus! Join the Mindfulness Meditation workshops for an opportunity to reduce stress, improve focus, and learn techniques to center yourself. All learners and staff are welcome: * Biweekly on Wednesdays * September 24 - December 17, 2025 at 12:00 - 1:00 pm * Multi-Faith Centre (78 Brodie Centre), Bannatyne Campus Spaces are limited and registration is required. For more information or registration, please contact: spiritualcare(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:spiritualcare@umanitoba.ca> Father Wajira Nampet, a former UM St. Paul's College Chaplain, will be officiating Catholic Mass monthly at the Bannatyne Campus. Please join us the first Monday of every month: * Starting Monday, October 6, 2025 * Noon service at 12:00 - 1:00 pm * Multi-Faith Centre (78 Brodie Centre), Bannatyne Campus For more information, please contact UM Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre: spiritualcare(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:spiritualcare@umanitoba.ca> Best, Eden Friesen (she/her) Confidential Intake & Case Worker Student Services Bannatyne Campus S211 Medical Services Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 umanitoba.ca/student/bannatyne<http://umanitoba.ca/student/bannatyne> Email: eden.friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:eden.friesen@umanitoba.ca> Phone: 204-272-3190 Fax: 204-789-3794 Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Metis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the ongoing and past harms, and dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. This message, or any documents contained within, are available in alternate format upon request. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner. [cid:image001.png@01DC2EEC.C3E66C90]

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Med 1 & 2 OSCEs - update
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 26 Sep '25

26 Sep '25

Good everyone, Update for this year's OSCEs: * We will not be sequestering students for the first set of exams * However, if exam integrity is compromised, we will return to sequestering Regards, Katherine Clark Pre-Clerkship Evaluations Program Administrator, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P5 For JULY, AUG & SEPT please email as phone will not be working E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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Class Council Election Results
by Amy Lloyd 26 Sep '25

26 Sep '25

Hi everyone, I am pleased to announce the results of the Class of 2029 M1 Class Council Election. Thank you to everyone who voted - turnout was fantastic! President: Natan Skladnik Academic Representatives: Leanne Kuo & Anthony Kozak Community Outreach Representatives: Noor Imran & Misha Sweet Global Health Liaison Jr: Hareth Al-Hellawi MMSA Lounge Programmer Jr: Danial Almasizadeh MMSA Medicine 1 Representative: Liam Eori Social Representatives: Jaypee Aguilar & Ben Blackwood Sports Representatives: Evan Toth & Chason Nudler Wellness Representatives: Galvin Huen & Amadeus Lackmanec Congratulations to each of you, and to everyone who put their name forward in the election. There were many candidates this year, and I want to assure you all that there will be many other/additional opportunities to get involved in pre-clerkship if this election didn’t go your way (including appointed Class Council positions, Interest Group councils and more). You’ll all be hearing quite a bit less from me as the management of your Microsoft Team will now pass over to your own Class Council. Regardless, I’m always available by direct message on Teams or email if you ever want to get in touch! Best, Amy Lloyd (she/her) President, Class of 2028 Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba

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Important Message from Associate Dean, UGME - BI1 Course Instructor Evaluation
by UGME Year 1 Course Administrator 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Jim Butler, Associate Dean UGME: Dear Class of 2029, Undergraduate Medical Education has undertaken a process to evaluate all components of its program throughout the academic year. The purpose of the instructor evaluation, like the other types of evaluations, is to provide feedback on teaching and learning which will be used to make improvements to the academic program. The instructor evaluation instrument is attached. Your class has been randomly organized into two groups; each group will evaluate a specified number of instructors. In accordance with Program Evaluation Policy & Procedures, all instructors who teach three or more lectures in the Blood and Immunology (BI1) course will be evaluated using the stated instrument. These evaluations are to be completed after the final lecture of each noted instructor. Your class will be evaluating the following instructors: * Dr. Kevin Brown * Dr. Jean-Eric Ghia * Dr. Emily Rimmer * Dr. Karver Zaborniak * Dr. John Gartner After an instructor completes their final lecture in the course, one of the two groups will be distributed a survey via Entrada. This will occur at various points throughout the course. We appreciate your valuable feedback as we continue to enhance your educational experience in the UGME program. Sincerely, Dr. Jim Butler Dr. James B. (Jim) Butler BA, MD, CM, FRCPC Associate Dean Undergraduate Medical Education University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3P5 204-789-3534

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Class Council Election - Platforms and Speeches
by Amy Lloyd 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a restful weekend after your first final. This email marks the beginning of Election Week for the Class Council Election. Below is a link to access all the written platforms and speeches for each of the candidates. This is not to be distributed outside your class. if you are a candidate in the election and notice a discrepancy with how your nomination is presented, please notify me asap as I am able to edit the document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14WmgijJmH1yzvCEZWbDvjOSnu_RRlkZMlGlE9cy… In random order, the candidates are as follows: Class President (1 position) * Gracie Grift * Natan Skladnik Academic Representative (2 positions) * Yana Syvolos * Leanne Kuo * Anthony Kozak * Rhea Gupta * Michael Byun Community Outreach Representatives (2 positions) * Alex (Kyun Hyun) Kim * Manipal Jassal * Lizzie Coleman * Buneet Dhanoa * Kate Polecina * Kes Gajeiro * Misha Sweet * Areej Zahid * Michael Kuo * Noor Imran * Ryan Raabe Global Health Liaison Junior (1 position) * Russell Malabanan * Hareth Al-Hellawi MMSA Lounge Programmer Junior (1 position) * Danial Almasizadeh MMSA Medicine 1 Representative (1 position) * Renee Ulrich * Liam Lori Social Representative (2 positions) * Jaypee Aguilar * Ben Blackwood Sports Representative (2 positions) * Arslan Zahid * Chason Nudler * Evan Toth Wellness Representative (2 positions) * Galvin Huen * Amadeus Lackman * Janan Zeid * Abby Woytowich Voting will open tomorrow, September 23rd and remain open until Thursday, September 25th at 5:00pm. Votes will be cast via a confidential Microsoft Form. If you have any questions, please let me know. Best, Amy Lloyd (she/her) President, Class of 2028 Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba

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Walking Together: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
by Pre-Clerkship UGME 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Hi Med 1's and 2's, This Friday, a Walking Together: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event will be held in Brodie Atrium starting at 11:00. We would like to allow time for and encourage student participation in this event and have made changes to your schedule on Friday, September 26 to open up the 11:00-13:00 block. These changes came with the full support of your course leaders and instructors. * For Med 1, a tutorial has been moved earlier and will be delivered as an interactive whole group session. * For Med 2, we have moved a lecture into next week. Please see event details below. We hope to see you there! [https://mcusercontent.com/8626e7f5e712215d46b4f2fc9/images/624bb76d-6bfc-73…] Walking Together: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025 Friday, September 26 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Brodie Centre Atrium and Mashkiki Gitigaan Join Ongomiizwin at Brodie Centre Atrium to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this year. Event details<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/healthsciences/event/national-day-…> 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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Entrada
by UGME Year 1 Course Administrator 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Good morning everyone, I am just emailing to let you know that Entrada is currently malfunctioning. We have reported the system error, and we will email you as soon as Entrada is working again. Kind regards, Alyssa Penner Year 1 Pre-Clerkship Program Assistant, UGME Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Max Rady College of Medicine E: year1ugme(a)umanitoba.ca | P: (204) 789-3930 [cid:image001.png@01DC2D46.B13874A0]

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Maimonides Award for the Humanities in Psychiatry, LAST CALL - OCTOBER 10 DEADLINE
by Karen Simpson 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Sent on behalf of Dr. J. Sareen, Department Head, Psychiatry, University of Manitoba The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) is pleased to offer the above-named Award for competition. This Award will honour an individual who exemplifies a commitment and scholarly productivity regarding the humanities as they pertain to the specialty of Psychiatry and the larger field of Mental Health. Through funding made available by anonymous donors in support of this Award, the DOP will annually offer (up to) one award to a successful recipient which will include a monetary honorarium and an accompanying award certificate. Please read insert for further details. Complete packages must be received in full by Friday October 10, 2025, 1200H. Karen Simpson Undergraduate Program Administrator Continuing Medical Education Program Administrator Department of Psychiatry Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences PZ418 - 771 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg MB R3E 3N4 Tel: 204-787-7098 Fax: 204-787-4879 E-mail: ksimpson(a)hsc.mb.ca<mailto:ksimpson@hsc.mb.ca> [UM-Logo_NEW_June 2019] Disclaimer : This email (including any attachments or enclosed documents) is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain privileged, proprietary or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately, return the original (if applicable) and delete the email. Avis : Le présent courriel (y compris toute pièce jointe) est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé, et peut contenir des renseignements confidentiels, privés ou protégés par un privilège juridique. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous avez reçu le présent courriel par erreur, veuillez en informer immédiatement l’expéditeur, retourner l’original (le cas échéant) et supprimer ce courriel.

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Peer Support Training Pilot Project Workshop
by Anna Urbanik 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

The following email is being sent to you on behalf of Student Support: Dear Class of 2028 and 2029, As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen student mental health supports, Student Support, UGME Student Affairs, and Doctors Manitoba are pleased to share an opportunity for input on the Peer Support Training Pilot Project Workshop. This workshop aims to equip medical learners with the skills to provide informal peer support to classmates experiencing personal or professional challenges, as well as the knowledge of when and how to connect peers with additional resources. To help shape this initiative, Student Services has created a short survey to collect student feedback. Your participation is very important in guiding the development of this workshop and informing future programming. ⏰ Deadline to complete the survey: October 1 📝 Survey link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/U69bFK9Lu8 We sincerely appreciate your time and thoughtful input. Warm Regards, Humera Sadiq, B.Sc. (she/her) Wellness Representative - Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) Doctor of Medicine, Class of 2028 Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba

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2025-2026 Promotion applicants comments
by Rady Communications 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Good morning, Dr. Peter Nickerson, Vice-Provost (Health Sciences) and Dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, welcomes opinions from all faculty members and students regarding the individuals listed below who have applied for promotion in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. You are invited to comment on the applicants' accomplishments in scholarship, teaching and leadership, and contributions to their college, the faculty, the university and the community. Please send your comments to Wynne Haaksma in the RFHS Office of Academic Affairs (Wynne.Haaksma(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Wynne.Haaksma@umanitoba.ca>) by Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4 p.m. Promotion for 2025-26 College Department Proposed Rank Phycquoc Huynh "Puck" Mai College of Rehabilitation Sciences Respiratory Therapy Senior Instructor Gayle Halas Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Associate Professor Igor Pesun Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Restorative Dentistry Professor Noah Gatzke College of Nursing Senior Instructor Ashley Hardy College of Nursing Senior Instructor Vladan Protudjer College of Nursing Senior Instructor Lucy Marzban College of Pharmacy Professor Andrew Hatala College of Community and Global Health Professor Deborah McPhail College of Community and Global Health Associate Professor Christine Kelly College of Community and Global Health Professor Chelsea Jalloh College of Community and Global Health Senior Instructor Souradet Shaw College of Community and Global Health Associate Professor Jessica Hartley Max Rady College of Medicine Biochemistry and Medical Genetics Senior Instructor Rafiq Andani Max Rady College of Medicine Family Medicine Associate Professor Aaron Jattan Max Rady College of Medicine Family Medicine Associate Professor Sameer Kassim Max Rady College of Medicine Family Medicine Associate Professor Ginette Poulin Max Rady College of Medicine Family Medicine Associate Professor Ji Hyun Ko Max Rady College of Medicine Human Anatomy and Cell Science Professor Jason Peeler Max Rady College of Medicine Human Anatomy and Cell Science Professor Aleksandra Glogowska Max Rady College of Medicine Human Anatomy and Cell Science Senior Instructor Brett Houston Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Catherine Moltzan Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Professor Clara Bohm Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Professor Joel Nkosi Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Laura Chisick Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Liam O'Neil Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Nabiha Faisal Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Sean Udow Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Terry Wuerz Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Jason Kindrachuk Max Rady College of Medicine Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Professor Devon Evans Max Rady College of Medicine Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Associate Professor Abdul Razaq Sokoro Max Rady College of Medicine Pathology Professor Tamar Rubin Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Qi Xu Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Rachel Dwilow Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Edward Leung Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Aizeddin "Aziz" Mhanni Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Professor Tareq Alabdoulsalam Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Sapna Oberoi Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Seth Marks Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Professor Fabiana Postolow Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Kristine Cowley Max Rady College of Medicine Physiology and Pathophysiology Professor Tabrez Jamal Siddiqui Max Rady College of Medicine Physiology and Pathophysiology Professor Sara Fotti Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Associate Professor Vishal Kaushik Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Associate Professor Babafemi Afolabi Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Ogo Chukwujama Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Keith Jenkins Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Bruce Naherniak Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Shauna Sawich Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Ranjit Tatineni Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Eka Uduehi Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Daniel Yaworski Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Vibhay Pareek Max Rady College of Medicine Radiology Assistant Professor Perry Dhaliwal Max Rady College of Medicine Surgery Associate Professor Biniam Kidane Max Rady College of Medicine Surgery Professor Premal Patel Max Rady College of Medicine Surgery Assistant Professor Wynne Haaksma (She/Her) Executive Assistant to the Vice-Dean, Academic Affairs Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [UM_Logo_HORZ_RGB for signature] P121 Pathology Building, 770 Bannatyne Avenue University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W3 Wynne.Haaksma(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Wynne.Haaksma@umanitoba.ca>

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PLEASE READ IMPORTANT Exam conduct - reminder
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 19 Sep '25

19 Sep '25

Reminder: 1. NO CELLPHONES ALLOWED IN THE EXAM ROOM * Someone had a phone in the room, and it was dinging. This is against the University exam policy as well as UGME's exam policy. You have been told to leave everything in your lockers and this includes cell phones. * If this was someone's laptop or tablet that was dinging, make sure you turn off all notifications before the exam. You are disturbing the students around you. We don't want to accuse you of having a cell phone if you don't' have one. 1. You must enter the exam room from the second floor doors AFTER you sign in. Do not come in through the first floor doors. Give yourself enough time to go upstairs. I have told the invigilators to send people upstairs if they come in the bottom doors.. There are also signs on the doors that say this. Katherine Clark Pre-Clerkship Evaluations Program Administrator, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P5 For JULY, AUG & SEPT please email as phone will not be working E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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FM0 - course evaluation
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 18 Sep '25

18 Sep '25

Good morning everyone, Please ensure that you have completed the FM0 final exam before you download the course evaluation. If you finish the FM0 final at 11 am, you can stay in the Theatre to complete the evaluation. For Friday, September 19, 2025: 1. FM0 Final exam 2. FM0 course evaluation Make sure you show an invigilator your dashboard with both assessments uploaded. Regards, Katherine Clark Pre-Clerkship Evaluations Program Administrator, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P5 For JULY, AUG & SEPT please email as phone will not be working E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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Class of 2029 - Service Learning Organizations Ranking
by Medicine ServiceLearning 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

Dear Students. I hope this email finds you well! The information about the different service learning opportunities for this academic year is available in the attached document. Please, use the link below to access the ranking form. It is recommended that you rank at least 5 organizations. We will do our best to match you with your highest ranked organizations, but we cannot guarantee that that will happen. You have until Friday, September 19, at 12 pm (noon), to complete and submit this form. Class of 2029 - PH1 Service Learning Organizations Ranking https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/62PRZT3 *Students who do not complete the ranking will be placed with any available organization. **Students who have submitted applications for new sites and received approval, please DO NOT complete this survey, as you have already been matched with your organization. Please, do not hesitate in contacting us if you have any questions. Thank you, Barbara --- Kerry, On Behalf of the Service Learning Team Undergraduate Medical Education Program College of Community and Global Health Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:image001.png@01DC27CE.7EEB0530] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past (and present), and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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Recall: 2025-26 Promotion Applicant Comments
by Rady Communications 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

Rady Communications would like to recall the message, "2025-26 Promotion Applicant Comments".

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2025-26 Promotion Applicant Comments
by Rady Communications 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

Good afternoon, Dr. Peter Nickerson, Dean and Vice-Provost, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, welcomes opinions from all faculty members and students regarding the individuals listed below who have applied for promotion in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. You are invited to comment on the applicants' accomplishments in scholarship, teaching and leadership, and contributions to their College, the Faculty, the University, and the community. Please send your comments to Wynne Haaksma in the RFHS Office of Academic Affairs (Wynne.Haaksma(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Wynne.Haaksma@umanitoba.ca>) by Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4 pm. Promotion for 2025-26 College Department Proposed Rank Phycquoc Huynh "Puck" Mai College of Rehabilitation Sciences Respiratory Therapy Senior Instructor Gayle Halas Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Associate Professor Igor Pesun Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Restorative Dentistry Professor Noah Gatzke College of Nursing Senior Instructor Ashley Hardy College of Nursing Senior Instructor Vladan Protudjer College of Nursing Senior Instructor Lucy Marzban College of Pharmacy Professor Andrew Hatala College of Community and Global Health Professor Deborah McPhail College of Community and Global Health Associate Professor Christine Kelly College of Community and Global Health Professor Chelsea Jalloh College of Community and Global Health Senior Instructor Souradet Shaw College of Community and Global Health Associate Professor Jessica Hartley Max Rady College of Medicine Biochemistry and Medical Genetics Senior Instructor Rafiq Andani Max Rady College of Medicine Family Medicine Associate Professor Aaron Jattan Max Rady College of Medicine Family Medicine Associate Professor Sameer Kassim Max Rady College of Medicine Family Medicine Associate Professor Ginette Poulin Max Rady College of Medicine Family Medicine Associate Professor Ji Hyun Ko Max Rady College of Medicine Human Anatomy and Cell Science Professor Jason Peeler Max Rady College of Medicine Human Anatomy and Cell Science Professor Aleksandra Glogowska Max Rady College of Medicine Human Anatomy and Cell Science Senior Instructor Brett Houston Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Catherine Moltzan Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Professor Clara Bohm Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Professor Joel Nkosi Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Laura Chisick Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Liam O'Neil Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Nabiha Faisal Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Sean Udow Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Terry Wuerz Max Rady College of Medicine Internal Medicine Associate Professor Jason Kindrachuk Max Rady College of Medicine Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Professor Devon Evans Max Rady College of Medicine Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Associate Professor Abdul Razaq Sokoro Max Rady College of Medicine Pathology Professor Tamar Rubin Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Qi Xu Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Rachel Dwilow Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Edward Leung Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Aizeddin "Aziz" Mhanni Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Professor Tareq Alabdoulsalam Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Sapna Oberoi Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Seth Marks Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Professor Fabiana Postolow Max Rady College of Medicine Pediatrics and Child Health Associate Professor Kristine Cowley Max Rady College of Medicine Physiology and Pathophysiology Professor Tabrez Jamal Siddiqui Max Rady College of Medicine Physiology and Pathophysiology Professor Sara Fotti Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Associate Professor Vishal Kaushik Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Associate Professor Babafemi Afolabi Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Ogo Chukwujama Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Keith Jenkins Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Bruce Naherniak Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Shauna Sawich Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Ranjit Tatineni Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Eka Uduehi Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Daniel Yaworski Max Rady College of Medicine Psychiatry Assistant Professor Vibhay Pareek Max Rady College of Medicine Radiology Assistant Professor Perry Dhaliwal Max Rady College of Medicine Surgery Associate Professor Biniam Kidane Max Rady College of Medicine Surgery Professor Premal Patel Max Rady College of Medicine Surgery Assistant Professor Wynne Haaksma (She/Her) Executive Assistant to the Vice-Dean, Academic Affairs Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [UM_Logo_HORZ_RGB for signature] P121 Pathology Building, 770 Bannatyne Avenue University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W3 Wynne.Haaksma(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Wynne.Haaksma@umanitoba.ca>

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Med Zero Event
by UGME Year 1 Course Administrator 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Padma Mongru, Director, Pre-Clerkship Curriculum: ________________________________ Dear Students, On behalf of the Department of Family Medicine, I would like to thank you for attending Med.Zero at the Max Rady College of Medicine last month! We enjoyed meeting all of you and having the opportunity to introduce you to the specialty of Family Medicine, as well as introducing you to some of our wonderful Family Physicians and Family Medicine residents. We hope that you were able to learn a little bit more about Family Medicine, had fun learning new clinical skills, and enjoyed meeting your classmates. We also hope that you found it a worthwhile experience and that it was a fun way to ease into medical school. We encourage you to get involved during med school and learn more about the various specialties (including Family Medicine) and learn and discover what you are passionate about. Shadowing a physician is a great way to gain experience and learn more about a specialty outside of the classroom. There are also many student interest groups and joining FMIG (the Family Medicine Interest Group) is a wonderful way to meet family physicians, learn more about the specialty, about applying to CaRMS, learn new skills, and a lot more. I also encourage you to ask a lot of questions while you're a student and keep an open mind as you go through your studies. If you have any questions that did not get answered during Med.Zero, please feel free to email me (about Family Medicine, med school, etc.). Or if you have specific questions for any of the preceptors who taught the clinical skills workshops or the doctors who were on the panel, we will gladly pass along your questions. My email address is padma.mongru(a)umanitoba.ca. <mailto:padma.mongru@umanitoba.ca.You> You<mailto:padma.mongru@umanitoba.ca.You> can also reach out to the Department of Family Medicine's pre-clerkship email (FM.Pre-Clerkship(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:FM.Pre-Clerkship@umanitoba.ca>) if you would like additional information about Family Medicine. Also, thank you for completing your questionnaires. As Med.Zero is a part of a research study, you will receive 2 more questionnaires during the school year to follow up on your experience (~ January and after rural week). I kindly ask that you also complete those questionnaires as well. Your answers will help to shape pre-clerkship curriculum (which is pretty cool). Thank you again for attending Med.Zero! We also had a lot of fun meeting you and giving you a taste of the variety and excitement that Family Medicine has to offer. I wish you all the best during your med school journey. Dr. Padma Mongru

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MMSA EDI Working Group Applications
by Fatima Saqib 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing well! Reminder that the EDI Working Group applications close tonight! Please see the message from last week below again, and let me know if you have any questions or if you require any extensions in the application! Information about time commitment and other logistics is also included below. Take care and best of luck with Foundations! Kindly, Fatima ________________________ Under the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) portfolio of the MMSA, 3 working groups exist to address various topics and focus on projects that work towards improving equity and inclusivity in medical school. These groups are: * Race and Ethnicity * 2SLGBTQIA+ * Accessibility The members of these groups take part in various activities throughout the year, including curriculum review, advocacy and information campaigns, and event planning. Some examples of events completed over the past year include: * History and Medicine Showcase Night highlighting how various medical innovations have roots in marginalized communities. Indigenous physicians as well as historians had a sit down conversation while students enjoyed a catered lunch. Part of this event was an Instagram highlight of various innovations that students researched. * EDI and Global Health Conference: the largest student run medical conference in Manitoba is planned by the EDI working group members! Topics of past years include patient advocacy and healing forward, and the conference brings together medical students, residents, staff, and community members over a full day of speaker highlights and interactive sessions. * Curriculum reviews: students in the working groups work with course leads to review course topics and address where equity directed changes and improvements can be made, as well as where new content can be added. More information about curriculum reviews is included in the application form questions. * Lunch and Learn series: students from various working groups brought in speakers to discuss topics, such as working in South Africa as a Black physician during Apartheid, throughout the school year so students could learn from physicians while enjoying a free lunch. * Members are able to join the RFHS EDI committee, and be involved in projects beyond the medical school. * Members may also work with other physicians, healthcare workers and/or community members who can advocate for equity focused changes. The goals and outcomes for the working groups are very much determined each year by the members, so if you are interested in having an idea come to life or to be involved in meaningful work during medical school, joining a working group is an excellent opportunity to do so! The time commitment depends on how involved you are interested in being. Most members spend an average of less than 1 hour per month on activities related to the group, with meetings occurring 4-5x per year. There will be various projects, including in areas of curriculum, advocacy, and events for you to choose from, and members are asked to participate in at least 1 project per year. Working group members will have their work credited on their MSPR, and this will not interfere with the 2 group maximum for Interest Groups. As membership in the working groups is a 2 year term, members selected in their first year of medical school will automatically be in the working group in their second year as well. Any questions about the working groups in general and EDI work within the MMSA can be directed to the MMSA Vice-Stick EDI Senior, Fatima Saqib (she/her) (saqibf(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:saqibf@myumanitoba.ca>) or the Vice-Stick EDI Junior, Patricia Machekera (she/her) (machekpc(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:machekpc@myumanitoba.ca>). To apply for a working group, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cUbrxqYyqM2AAWV1A Applications will close TONIGHT at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sep 17th, 2025. Kindly, Fatima Saqib (she/her) Student | Class of 2027 Vice Stick Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Sr. Manitoba Medical Students’ Association Max Rady College of Medicine

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Pre-Clerkship - Course Evaluations Now Done Post-Exam
by Pre-Clerkship UGME 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Hi Med 1's and 2's, This year, UGME is implementing a change to how course evaluations will be completed by students after each course. Ultimately, we hope this will simplify accessing evaluations and encourage a moment to pause at the most relevant time to provide your feedback. What you need to know: 1. Course evaluations are mandatory - in fact, this is the only truly required program evaluation during Pre-Clerkship. Your feedback directly impacts course improvements, just as past students' feedback has shaped the courses you are receiving now. 1. Dedicated time and space - based on input from student and faculty leadership, course evaluations will now be completed right after your exam, in the exam room. * Course evaluations are to be completed AFTER you submit all exams. You are not expected to use exam time for these evaluations. Course evaluation surveys can be completed in the exam room after the exam time has ended (as long as your exam has been submitted), or earlier if you finish your exam early. * We shouldn't be keeping you long. On average, a course evaluation takes about 5-7 minutes to complete. 1. Delivered via Examsoft/Examplify - for ease of access, course evaluations will be available as a separate download via the examination system. Evaluations staff will provide instructions re: downloading, but it should look similar to your examination downloads. All responses will remain anonymous. Reminder... What course evaluations are not: They're not for feedback on specific exam questions - this should be submitted during the exam. However, in a course evaluation you can (and should) provide general feedback on whether the course assessment felt fair and appropriate. 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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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CV1 & RS1 Supplemental exams
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Good afternoon everyone, Please note that any deferred final or remedial exams for CV1 and RS1 must be written before CV2 and RS2 start. Since school resumes on a Monday, CV1 deferred final/remedial exam will take place the same afternoon. RS1 deferred final/remedial exam will take place the next Monday afternoon. These exams will be added to Entrada if needed. Should you fail any of these exams, we will schedule a second round - date TBD (depends on if it is the first remedial or second). Note that once dates for the exams have been set, we will not change them based on students' individual travel plans, etc. There is a limited time in which to complete these exams. Let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Katherine Clark Pre-Clerkship Evaluations Program Administrator, UGME Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 260 Brodie Centre - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P5 For JULY, AUG & SEPT please email as phone will not be working E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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