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Friendly reminder: SST applications close Monday
by Anna Urbanik 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

The following email is being sent to you on behalf of the MMSA Wellness Rep: Hi Class of 2029, I hope your OSCEs went well over the weekend and that this week has been a little less stressful. Just a quick follow-up that applications for the M1 Student Support Team (SST) representative close this Monday at 11:59 PM. If you’ve been thinking about applying, I would really encourage you to consider it. It is a meaningful way to support your peers and help shape initiatives throughout your time in medical school. Application link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW… If you have any questions or want to chat about the role, I am always happy to connect. Warmly, Humera Sadiq M2 Student Support Team Representative

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Immunology Visiting Speaker - March 3
by Anna Urbanik 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

The following email is being sent to you on behalf of the Department of Immunology: Please join the Department of Immunology in a special guest lecture on Tuesday, March 2. [A poster of a person Description automatically generated]

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CL2029 6-Station OSCE - Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 - update
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

Hi everyone, I have finished the preliminary marks and have sent them off for video review. This will take approximately 3 weeks. Reminder - please complete the survey on Entrada if you haven't already. It closes tomorrow. 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 P: (204) 789-3560 E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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CL2029 6-Station OSCE APRIL 18 & 19, 2026 - scheduled start times
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

Hi everyone, Please see attached. The schedule has also been uploaded to Entrada. Link for switching time slots is: Med 1 April 18 & 19, 2026 OSCE Swap Form - Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/eihC2S8yUf> An email confirming the switch will be sent to you but it may take a few days. 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 P: (204) 789-3560 E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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OSCEs - reflex hammers
by Pre-Clerkship Evaluations 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

Hi everyone, For your next OSCEs, you are allowed to bring your own reflex hammers. 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 P: (204) 789-3560 E: PreClerkEvaluations(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PreClerkEvaluations@umanitoba.ca> [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated]

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March 5 Grad Sponsor Lunch and Learn + Evening Presentation Info
by Riley Sierhuis 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

Hi Everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to pass along the following information about a lunch and learn hosted by MD Financial and evening virtual presentation hosted by Abrams Financial, both happening next Thursday on March 5. These companies are sponsoring grad this year so your attendance would be greatly appreciated. Plus, these sessions come with free food and/or the opportunity to win some prizes! Please RSVP as outlined for each event below if interested. MD Financial Lunch and Learn MD Financial will be hosting a lunch and learn from 12-1pm at Apotex 050. If you are planning on attending, please react to the Microsoft Teams post in the MMSA events channel about this event with a thumbs up so we have an idea of how much food to order! If you have any dietary restrictions, please let me know as well so I can pass along that info to the sponsor. Here is some info about their session: MD Financial Management – Transition to Residency Lunch & Learning Session Join your MD Financial Management team for a practical and engaging session. We’ll walk through key financial considerations for your transition to residency, including: * Managing debt * Budgeting your resident salary * Essential tax tips * Investing 101 * Renting vs. buying considerations … along with simple steps you can take now to feel confident heading into this next stage! To keep everyone engaged, we’ll mix in some interactive moments and opportunities to win small prizes. A complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees, along with the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a personalized Garde‑Malade scrub set. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Abrams Financial Virtual Presentation We are excited to welcome Dale Abrams, President of Abrams Financial, for an incredible transition to residency virtual financial talk on Thursday March 5th at 7pm CST. For 15 years, Abrams Financial has supported medical graduates and is one of Canada’s leading independent financial planning firms exclusively serving physicians. They work with 2,500+ doctors nationwide, helping medical students, residents, fellows, and staff optimize insurance, wealth, debt, mortgage and tax strategies. RSVP using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vsuT2hrNTvKkjq1Wo_lfMw * The first 25 registrants will receive DOUBLE entries to win a $200 E-Gift Card of their choice! (winners will be announced at the end of the presentation!) What You’ll Learn: 1. The 3 biggest financial mistakes students make before residency 2. Smart strategies to manage your student debt 3. Practical ways to improve cash flow during residency 4. Tax-saving strategies every future doctor should know 5. How Abrams Financial acts as your Personal CFO from medical school to retirement This talk is designed specifically for Max Rady’s Medicine Class of 2026 and the insights shared will help you start residency with peace of mind and confidence! We look forward to seeing you there! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Riley (On behalf of the Class of 2026 Grad Committee)

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MMSA Council Elections 2026/2027
by MMSA Senior Stick 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Hello everyone! I am emailing as a heads-up that the nomination period for the 2026-2027 MMSA Council election will start next week (week of March 2nd). I encourage everyone to strongly consider running for a position. Being involved with the MMSA Council is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to contribute to our student body, as well as boost your professional experience. Experiences that will serve you throughout your clerkship, CaRMS interviews, and careers. Here is a list of positions that will be elected through this upcoming election: 1. Senior Stick 2. Vice-Stick Internal Junior (Jr.) 3. Vice-Stick External Junior (Jr.) 4. Treasurer Junior (Jr.) 5. Programmers (2-4 positions) 6. UMSU Representative 7. Senator 8. Communications Representative Junior (Jr.) 9. Wellness Representative 10. Research Program Representative Position descriptions for the above-listed positions can be found HERE<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RzDDHsVideKUtxuOwSyKChTeQU7zAtc3/edit?u…>. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me, or check out the MMSA Website<https://mmsa.online/about/executive-leadership> for information regarding current MMSA Council members. You may only run for one position, and you may not run as a group or "slate." Any student running for the position of Senior Stick must have at least one year of MMSA Council experience (elected, appointed, or ex officio) and must be in Medicine 3 or 4 during their term of office (i.e., in CL2027 or 2028). Any student running for the position of Vice-Stick Internal Junior, Vice-Stick External Junior, Programmer, Communications Representative Junior, or Junior Treasurer must be in Medicine 2 during their term in office (i.e., in CL2029). The Vice-Stick EDI Junior role will be elected through a separate election process, which is to be administered by the Vice-Stick EDI Senior following this election and before the end of the academic year. Any student running for the position of Research Program Representative must be within the MD/PhD or MD/MSc stream. Teams or Discord, for all Medicine 1 - 4 students, shall not be used for campaigns or advertising candidates. I will be sending out a formal email next week marking the beginning of the nomination period. It will contain all the information within this email, as well as a final number of positions for each role, and additional information regarding speeches, nomination and voting periods. Best regards, Max Fidel 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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Medical Oncology Information Dinner
by Max Fidel 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Several spots still available if you are curious about a career in Medical Oncology. Please see the email from Andrea below, regarding an upcoming information night at Pizzeria Gusto! Thanks, Max 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 ---------------------------------- Hi everyone, My name is Andrea, and I’m a PGY-4 resident in Medical Oncology. We are excited to be hosting our first Medical Oncology Information Dinner on March 10th at Pizzeria Gusto from 6-8 pm. This is an event planned for our Internal Medicine residents, but we’d like to extend the invitation to medical students who are interested in Medical Oncology. It will be a relaxed, informal evening where you can enjoy good food, and can learn more about the field and day-to-day practice. If you are interested in attending, please email me at sorianoa(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:sorianoa@myumanitoba.ca> First come first serve, depending on interest we may need to select on a lottery basis. Best, Andrea PGY-4, Medical Oncology

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Annual MMSA EDI & Global Health Conference
by Fatima Saqib 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Hi everyone, We’re excited to invite you to the 4th Annual Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Global Health (EDI/GH) Conference on Saturday, March 28, 2026! This year’s theme, “Justice at the Bedside: Rethinking Power in Medicine,” will explore how power, equity, and advocacy shape our roles as future physicians. The day will include a keynote speaker, an engaging panel, and a community market where all proceeds will go towards supporting Siloam Mission. It’s always an inspiring day filled with meaningful conversations, practical learning, and connection across classes and with residents and staff. We’d love to see you there! To register, please use the following link, and see attached poster. More details regarding the panel and the afternoon to follow! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-tsSxg9p5p-fV-iP5roeQwCOeu51sDn7… Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions! Kindly, The EDI/GH conference planning committee: Andy Doang-Do Patricia Machekera Roland Salacup Allison Afable Annie Jiang Janan Zeid Misha Sweet Ammar Mehdi Noor Imran Aasiyah Siddiqui Michelle Guimond

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Peer Support Training Pilot Project Workshop
by Anna Urbanik 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

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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