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Call for Abstracts - WMSS 2026
by Jaime McNicholl 20 Oct '25

20 Oct '25

Please see the message below for an opportunity to present your research at the 2026 Western Medical Student Summit! 🌟 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: WMSS 2026! 🌟 Western Medical Students Summit 2026 📅 February 6–8, 2026 🏨 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia! Are you passionate about advancing medicine, sharing research, and connecting with other medical students in Canada? Submit your abstract to WMSS2026! Why Present at WMSS? ●Selected abstracts will be featured as poster or oral presentations ●Awards will be given to first-place oral and poster presentations! ●Share your work with other peers and researchers! How To Apply: 1. Prepare your abstract (Include Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion - max 250 words) - must be unpublished but previously presented abstracts are okay! 2. Submit via our Google Form: https://forms.gle/UPj1UhqT65AGmMpB6 Deadline: ⏰ Submit by December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST Questions? Contact our team: wmss.research(a)gmail.com<mailto:wmss.research@gmail.com> Jaime McNicholl (she/her) Medical Student | Class of 2027 Vice-Stick External Senior, Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

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Opportunities for Medical Students – Apply Now!
by Annie Jiang 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

Hi everyone, Below you’ll find a few exciting opportunities to get involved, including mentorship and leadership roles, as well as international exchanges. These opportunities are a great way to build skills, connect with peers across Canada and around the world, and contribute to areas you’re passionate about. 1) Make sure you’re a CFMS member! 📩 * As a medical student in one of the CFMS member schools, you are automatically eligible to create a CFMS account. By creating an account, you get access to an extensive list of member services and resources. Benefits include student discounts, access to CFMS electives and interview databases, awards and grants and more! * Create a CFMS account here<https://www.cfms.org/new-account>, and make sure to subscribe to the CFMS Monthly for more news and opportunities throughout the year. 2) CFMS Planetary Health Day of Action (PHDoA) 🌎 * The CFMS Planetary Health Day of Action (PHDoA) is the first national advocacy event of the year, taking place in October 2025. Students will receive virtual training on sustainable health advocacy and public communications, then meet with MPs/MLAs to champion policies that protect people and the planet. No prior experience is needed—just passion to learn and make an impact. * Virtual Training: October 5, 2025 * Advocacy Meetings: October 6–17, 2025 (Meeting with Manitoba MLAs) * * Interested? Contact Kyla Goulet-Kilgour (Cl2028) via Teams or gouletkk(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:gouletkk@myumanitoba.ca> ASAP. 3) First in Medicine Mentorship Program 👥 * The First in Medicine Mentorship Program is a new pilot initiative that supports students who are the first in their families to pursue medicine. It fosters a supportive community where students can connect with peers who share similar experiences, while mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and insight to help build confidence and inclusivity in medical school. * Application forms: * Mentor sign up<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKtzuQvLzF08qG2AlFsoD_DIN9hNjghpc…> * Mentee sign up<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmjq-j1cRxjRWNF0IKZPoXq2atCrovvz-…> * Questions? * Carolyn Horwood (she/her) - Western Regional Director * carolyn.horwood(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:carolyn.horwood@ucalgary.ca>; western(a)cfms.org<mailto:western@cfms.org> * * DEADLINE – September 26th, 2025 at 23:59pm PDT 4) CFMS Fall Recruitment 💡 * This is your chance to get involved in national leadership and advocacy by joining one of six key portfolios—Communications, Education, Finance, Global Health, Government Affairs & Advocacy, and Student Affairs. Through committees, task forces, and leadership roles, you’ll help shape medical education, health policy, and student wellbeing while building valuable skills in collaboration, leadership, and advocacy. It’s a unique opportunity to make an impact beyond your school, connect with peers across Canada, and strengthen your voice as a future physician. * For more information, visit our website<https://www.cfms.org/who-we-are/cfms-recruitment>. * Questions? Contact recruitment(a)cfms.org<mailto:recruitment@cfms.org> * DEADLINE – September 30th, 2025 at 23:59 PST 5) International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA) Summer 2026 Exchange ✈️ * The IFMSA offers one of the world’s largest student-run exchange programs, connecting thousands of medical students from around the globe. Through this program, you can participate in: * Clinical Exchanges (SCOPE): Engage in hands-on clinical observerships at hospitals worldwide, gaining exposure to diverse medical practices and healthcare systems. * Research Exchanges (SCORE): Contribute to cutting-edge research projects under the mentorship of international researchers, advancing your skills in scientific inquiry and global collaboration. * * For more information, visit our website<https://www.cfms.org/what-we-do/global-health/international-exchanges>. * Info night presentation<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zJwDAIvLGh91bRdvQil2s06UvUiM5kowsMb…> * Active Q&A document<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kNu25zhgF1Gxrc_FTlc4_srKSB6VwmICYIjMC6z…> * * Questions? * Clinical/professional exchanges: neo(a)cfms.org<mailto:neo@cfms.org> * Research exchanges: nore(a)cfms.org<mailto:nore@cfms.org> * * DEADLINE – October 1st, 2025 at 23:59 EDT Don’t miss out! Apply before the deadlines above, and reach out to the listed contacts or myself if you have any questions. Sincerely, 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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Global Health Portfolio Recruitment
by Andy Duong-Do 08 Sep '25

08 Sep '25

Hello Class of 2029, If you're interested in joining the Global Health portfolio, recruitment has begun! All local officers will be responsible for their own portfolios but will work in collaboration with other working/interest groups as well. Local officers will work with national officers of global health with the Canadian Federation of Medical Students and will have opportunities to implement their unique ideas locally. The Global Health portfolio will be looking for people to help host events, panel discussions, and our largest local event, the EDI/GH Conference. We are recruiting junior local officers for the following positions: Local Exchange Officer (3 positions) Local Officer of Reproductive and Sexual Health Local Officer of Global Health Education Local Officer of Environmental Sustainability Local Officer of Human Rights and Peace/Global Health Advocate Brief descriptions of each role are included in the applications. Specific questions may be directed toward the senior local officer and general questions may be directed towards Andy Duong-Do, the Global Health Liaison Sr. by Teams or email (duonga(a)myumanitoba.ca) Applications open September 8th and will close September 17th at 11:59pm CDT https://forms.office.com/r/HAa48zSKrQ Andy Duong-Do (he/him) Doctor of Medicine | Class of 2028 Global Health Liaison Senior Manitoba Medical Students' Association Max Rady College of Medicine

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Student Opportunity: MSAW Implementation team recruitment
by Annie Jiang 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

Hi everyone! Please see below for an opportunity to get involved with a new association, the Medical Students' Association of the West (MSAW). This organization aims to represent and connect all medical students across Western Canada. The MSAW task force is currently recruiting 2–4 students from each Western medical school, including the University of Manitoba. If you’re interested in helping shape this new initiative, I highly encourage you to apply! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Carolyn Horwood with any questions. Sincerely, Annie Jiang (she/her) 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> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hello! My name is Carolyn Horwood, one of your Western Regional Directors with the Canadian Federation of Medical Students. I am reaching out to share an exciting opportunity to get involved in joining the implementation team for the novel Medical Students' Association of the West (MSAW)! What is MSAW? MSAW is a student-led initiative out of the Western Regional Director portfolio of the CFMS. Although there exist unifying student organizations in Ontario (OMSA) and in the Atlantic (CAMSA), there exists no unifying medical student association representing the Western medical schools. Western Canadian medical schools face unique challenges in geographical spacing, political climate, and access to educational opportunities at other medical schools. Why create MSAW? The mission of MSAW is to create a student-led representative organization by, and for, medical students studying in Western Canada. Ultimately, this organization hopes to decrease barriers for engagement and educational opportunities, equip advocacy skills, and provide benefits for Western medical students specifically. Further, the unifying body will act as a strong advocacy pillar in approaching student advocacy at the annual Western Dean's Conference. What are we recruiting for? This project is looking for motivated, interested, and engaged students from all of the representative Western medical schools to join the MSAW Implementation Team. Interested applicants should meet the following criteria: * Current student at a medical school in Western Canada (UBC, UofC, UofA, UofS, UofM) * Able to contribute approximately 3-5 hours of volunteer labour per week until the end of June 2026 Students with any the following experiences or interests are encouraged to apply: * Student governance and/or leadership * Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the context of learning environments and/or healthcare * Organizational/constitutional design and implementation * Obtainment of sponsorships/discounts * Indigenous health and representation in medicine What positions are we looking to fill? We are looking to recruit 2-4 students per Western medical school, including the University of British Columbia, the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of Manitoba. If you are interested in supporting the implementation of a collective, student-led governance and advocacy body, you are encouraged to fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/JoLZ4fmXs1dxBqqH9 The deadline to complete this form is September 14, 2025. Thank you for your interest! With warmest wishes, Carolyn [Image] Carolyn Horwood (She/Her) Western Regional Director | Directeur Régionaux de l'Ouest Canadian Federation of Medical Students | Fédération des étudiants en médecine du Canada [Image] western(a)CFMS.org<mailto:western@CFMS.org> [Image] www.cfms.org<https://www.cfms.org/> [Image] 267 O'Connor Street, Suite 401, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1V3  [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/CFMSFEMC/> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/CFMSFEMC> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/cfmsfemc/> We acknowledge the CFMS office is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Annie Jiang (she/her) Medical Student | Class of 2028 Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba jianga(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:jianga@myumanitoba.ca>

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National First in Medicine Mentorship Program - Mentee Recruitment
by Annie Jiang 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hi everyone, I am passing along the following message on behalf of Carolyn Horwood, one of the Western Regional Directors of the CFMS (Canadian Federation of Medical Students). If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to her using the contact information provided below. Cheers, Annie Annie Jiang (she/her) 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> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hello everybody! My name is Carolyn Horwood, and I am your Western Regional Director on the board of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students. I am excited to invite you to take part in the First in Medicine Mentorship Program, a new pilot initiative designed to support medical students who are the first in their families to pursue a career in medicine. Being the first in your family to pursue medicine can be both exciting and isolating. This pilot project has been created to provide an avenue for medical students to act as peer supports for students who are the first in their families to pursue medicine. This mentorship program was created to foster a supportive community where students can connect with peers who understand the unique challenges of navigating medical school without familial experience in the field. Being the first can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also come with barriers to knowledge and navigating medicine not faced by other peers. This program connects you with an upper-year medical student who has walked a similar path and can offer guidance, support, and encouragement throughout the year. Interested mentees should meet the following criteria when submitting their interest in the program: * A current first-year student pursuing a medical doctor (MD) program at an accredited CFMS-member institution in Canada * The first in their immediate family to pursue a medical (MD) program Mentees will receive the following supports with the program: * Three meetings per academic year with an upper-year mentor, occurring for a minimum of one hour in duration. Upper year mentors are also first in family students. * Ongoing support provided through email or other preferred communication platforms. * One-on-one mentorship support. Students interested in applying to become a program mentee are asked to fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ZEuiuCqHRj4SMh9x9 This form will be open until September 26, 2025, at 11:59pm PDT. This project is done in collaboration with the Western Regional Director and Director of Student Affairs portfolios within the CFMS. Please feel free to contact us at the following emails if any questions should arise: Carolyn Horwood (she/her) - Western Regional Director carolyn.horwood(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:carolyn.horwood@ucalgary.ca> western(a)cfms.org<mailto:western@cfms.org> Meera Chopra (she/her) - Director of Student Affairs studentaffairs(a)cfms.org<mailto:studentaffairs@cfms.org> Taliya Rizvi (she/her) - National Officer of Wellness srizvi2027(a)meds.uwo.ca<mailto:srizvi2027@meds.uwo.ca> Have a lovely day! Carolyn -- [Image] Carolyn Horwood, BHSc BA (She/Her) Western Regional Director | Directeur Régionaux de l'Ouest Canadian Federation of Medical Students | Fédération des étudiants en médecine du Canada [Image] western(a)CFMS.org<mailto:western@CFMS.org> carolyn.horwood(a)ucalgary.ca [Image] www.cfms.org<https://www.cfms.org/> [Image] 267 O'Connor Street, Suite 401, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1V3 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/CFMSFEMC/> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/CFMSFEMC> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/cfmsfemc/> We acknowledge the CFMS office is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

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