April 2026 - Med-class2029-student - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Grad Sponsor Presentations/Free Food Today
by Riley Sierhuis 28 Apr '26

28 Apr '26

Hi everyone, There are two lunch and learns happening today, if available your attendance would be greatly appreciated. Tuesday, April 28 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM QDoc Theatre C Coffee, donuts, and bagels provided. Tuesday, April 28 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Castle Mortgage Group Theatre C Homer’s Greek food provided with halal and vegetarian options. Giveaways include gift cards and wireless earbuds. There will also be a draw for $500 toward a gift of your choice when you book a meeting with them. Hope to see some of you there. Thanks, Riley

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Sponsor Presentations Next Week - Join for free food and prizes!
by Riley Sierhuis 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

Hi everyone, I’m back again with more info regarding grad sponsor presentations. Thank you to everyone who has come out to the events thus far, your support is greatly appreciated! The events next week are listed below: Monday, April 20 * 11am-12 pm * Doctors Manitoba - virtual presentation that will provide a better understanding of the transition from medical school to residency in Manitoba and the supports that Doctors Manitoba provides during this time * Docs MB Transition to Residency Virtual Talk | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216802010375944?p=4k3dWcuLkCZkMcxpVW> * 12-1pm * IG Wealth - in-person event with free food! * They will present on financial planning topics relevant to medical students and residents, with practical insights to help you navigate the next stages of training and your future career. * Location: Theatre C * 6-7pm * Clarity MD - virtual presentation * $15 gift card for attendees, RSVP at https://manitoba.rsvpify.com/ * Details shared in previous email * Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318011714 Tuesday, April 21 * 12-1pm * WPG: the Wealth Planning Group - in-person event with free food! (Chinese. Vegetarian and gluten free options available) * Please join us for a practical guide for medical students. resident, and career physicians to help build wealth with clarity and confidence. * Location: Apotex 050 Hope to see some of you there! Even coming out to one of these would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Riley On behalf of the Class of 2026 Grad Committee

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CFMS Board Applications now OPEN (2026-2027)
by Annie Jiang 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

Hi everyone, I'm excited to share that the applications for the 2026-2027 CFMS Board of Directors (CFMS Executive) are now OPEN. Important information, links, and documents below. Please consider getting involved with the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS), it’s a great opportunity to connect with medical students across the country and work as a team to advocate for over 9,000 medical student members nationwide. It would also be great to see some Manitoban representation at the national level! Positions Available: * CFMS President * Vice President Finance * Director of Education * Director of Student Affairs * Director of Government Affairs * Director of Global Health * Directors of Indigenous Health [2] * Director of Social Accountability [1] **NEW for 2026/27 * Western Regional Director [2] * Ontario Regional Director [2] * Quebec Regional Director * Atlantic Regional Director Electoral Timeline: * Nominations OPEN: Monday, April 13th * Nominations CLOSE: Tuesday, April 28th * Nomination Documents Due: Wednesday, April 29th * Election Day (Virtual): Saturday, May 9th @8am PDT / 11am EDT / 12:30 NDT (end time based on number of candidates) * New Board Check-In: 15-30mins, directly after elections on May 9th * Summer Board Transition Meeting: June 11-14th, 2026 (location TBD). CFMS Elections TLDR - LINK<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QkEkmSOQ8l4SlmUJD-Dcm3euYss2JFFGtPfryEi…> CFMS Board Position Descriptions - LINK<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eq7MLEX5tLoePNoKJ8lblb7wwWOU78yfUOYEqhX…> Candidate Nomination Application Form - LINK<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxFo49TbyLVD7vS5dBJamb9goGJHx45xM…> Candidate Nomination Tracker - LINK<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Bf-TJjAMbM6Iw1Fj4EPxEqNf6pJ1-wXp1gk…> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Past President Dr. Samuel Alatorre-Hinojosa (he/him) (pastpresident(a)cfms.org<mailto:pastpresident@cfms.org>) or any other member of the elections coordination team (office(a)cfms.org<mailto:office@cfms.org> ; administrative(a)cfms.org<mailto:administrative@cfms.org>). Feel free to contact me as well by email or on Teams if you have any questions! Cheers, Annie Annie Jiang (she/her) Medical Student | Class of 2028 Vice-Stick External Jr., Manitoba Medical Students' Association (MMSA) Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba jianga(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:jianga@myumanitoba.ca>

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Grad Sponsor Virtual Presentation Apr 20: Clarity MD
by Riley Sierhuis 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

Hi everyone, Back again with another grad sponsor message, please see below. All attendees get a gift card! Clarity MD presents: Money Lessons Before PGY1 April 20th at 6:00pm CST Please RSVP by April 20th at 12:00pm https://manitoba.rsvpify.com<https://manitoba.rsvpify.com/> In this talk, we will be discussing the following topics to help you prepare financially for PGY1: * How to reduce your residency taxes (with real examples) * When and how to start tackling your line of credit or student loans * Buying vs renting in 2026 - what doctors are doing now * Where physicians are investing today (FHSA, TFSA, and more) * Protecting your income with insurance - why timing matters in PGY1 Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318011714 All attendees will receive a $15 Tango gift card, which can be converted to other gift cards of your choice such as UberEats, DoorDash, Starbucks, Amazon and much more. Thanks, Riley On behalf of the Class of 2026 Grad Committee

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Reminder - Vice Stick EDI Jr Nominations 2026
by Patricia Charity Machekera 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

Hey everyone! Hope the semester has been going well! The MMSA’s Vice Stick Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Junior position is open for nominations! The portfolio of VS EDI is quite broad and includes overseeing working groups, planning the annual conference, attending curriculum committee meetings, serving on CFMS committees, attending national conferences, serving as the official UGME admissions committee representative, and much more! To see a full breakdown of the position description for both the senior and junior roles, please see below: VS EDI Jnr Role Description<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uP2GkKTdmV4VVbaQDUkBspUrmp3-OaxKoa9tqK2…> The nominations will remain open until Friday, April 17th at 11:59PM. Unlike other MMSA positions, the VS EDI Jr. role will be appointed by a council made up of representatives from the three EDI working groups, Race and Ethnicity, 2SLGBTQIA+, and Accessibility, in addition to other equity-deserving student groups on campus (BMSA, FAMS, MMAC, 2SLBTQIA+ Interest Group) and a representative from the Indigenous Medical Student Association (IMSA). To nominate yourself, please apply here<https://forms.gle/dAbkXiXqrhbjbfQ26>! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Kind regards, Patricia C. Machekera (she/her) VS EDI Sr (incoming) Class of 2028 Manitoba Medical Students’ Association Max Rady College of Medicine

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Lunch and Learn with Chochinov Curry LLP this Friday, April 10!
by Riley Sierhuis 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

Hi everyone, We’re hosting a lunch & learn with Chochinov Curry LLP on Friday, April 10 from 12–1pm in Apotex 050. Lunch will be provided! They’ll be giving a practical, resident-focused overview of everything you need to know about taxes during residency, financial planning tips, and things to consider for the future as a resident. Chochinov Curry LLP is one of our grad sponsors, so your attendance would be greatly appreciated. Hope to see lots of you there! Cheers, Riley

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Lunch & Learn: Accessibility in Medical Education & Academia
by Patricia Charity Machekera 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

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. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/n3dvbdt6 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

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Vice Stick EDI Jr Nominations 2026
by Patricia Charity Machekera 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

Hey everyone! Hope the semester has been going well! The MMSA’s Vice Stick Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Junior position is open for nominations! The portfolio of VS EDI is quite broad and includes overseeing working groups, planning the annual conference, attending curriculum committee meetings, serving on CFMS committees, attending national conferences, serving as the official UGME admissions committee representative, and much more! To see a full breakdown of the position description for both the senior and junior roles, please see below: VS EDI Jnr Role Description<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uP2GkKTdmV4VVbaQDUkBspUrmp3-OaxKoa9tqK2…> The nominations will remain open until Friday, April 17th at 11:59PM. Unlike other MMSA positions, the VS EDI Jr. role will be appointed by a council made up of representatives from the three EDI working groups, Race and Ethnicity, 2SLGBTQIA+, and Accessibility, in addition to other equity-deserving student groups on campus (BMSA, FAMS, MMAC, 2SLBTQIA+ Interest Group) and a representative from the Indigenous Medical Student Association (IMSA). To nominate yourself, please apply here<https://forms.gle/dAbkXiXqrhbjbfQ26>! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Kind regards, Patricia C. Machekera (she/her) VS EDI Sr (incoming) Class of 2028 Manitoba Medical Students’ Association Max Rady College of Medicine

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