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

Western Medical Students Summit - Registration Now Open!
by MMSA VSX 13 Sep '26

13 Sep '26

Hi everyone, Please see below for an opportunity to present your research at the 2027 Western Medical Students Summit! 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! 👉 REGISTER FOR WMSS 2027<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gYGqrOUuUfBY4hX4lUK9256N3gg4CkaeSf31dslyJY…> For more information about the conference, agenda, research opportunities, and what to expect, visit: 👉 www.westmedsummit.ca<https://westmedsummit.ca/> 👉 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Abstract requirements: • Maximum 250 words • Introduction/Objective, Methods, Results & Conclusion • Abstracts must be unpublished • Multiple submissions are welcome 📅 Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST 👉 CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXav5FsUYS8wasRqGN1JTugbjQlX0wL7A…> Questions? DM us or email wmss.research(a)gmail.com<mailto:wmss.research@gmail.com> 📩 Sincerely, 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

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Reminder: Indigenous Medical Students Association (IMSA) – Applications Now Open!
by Patricia Charity Machekera 08 Sep '26

08 Sep '26

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, the Indigenous Medical Students Association (IMSA) has been established and is now accepting applications for its inaugural 2026 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. For more information, I have attached the IMSA Bylaws document. * 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/j2CdRWdxJL8dFAiy9 🗓️ Deadline: Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 11:59PM If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email to uofmimsa(a)gmail.com. Kindly, Patricia Machekera (she/her) MD Candidate | Class of 2028 VS Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Sr. Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba

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Indigenous Medical Students Association (IMSA) – Applications Now Open!
by Patricia Charity Machekera 03 Sep '26

03 Sep '26

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, the Indigenous Medical Students Association (IMSA) has been established and is now accepting applications for its inaugural 2026 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. For more information, I have attached the IMSA Bylaws document. * 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/j2CdRWdxJL8dFAiy9 🗓️ Deadline: Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 11:59PM If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email to uofmimsa(a)gmail.com. Kindly, Patricia Machekera (she/her) MD Candidate | Class of 2028 VS Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Sr. Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba

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