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 herehttps://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@myumanitoba.camailto: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 uphttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKtzuQvLzF08qG2AlFsoD_DIN9hNjghpczJs2ZYm4YneBw5Q/viewform * Mentee sign uphttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmjq-j1cRxjRWNF0IKZPoXq2atCrovvz-A-cDI3IgL5DzlSg/viewform
* Questions? * Carolyn Horwood (she/her) - Western Regional Director * carolyn.horwood@ucalgary.camailto:carolyn.horwood@ucalgary.ca; western@cfms.orgmailto: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 websitehttps://www.cfms.org/who-we-are/cfms-recruitment.
* Questions? Contact recruitment@cfms.orgmailto: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 websitehttps://www.cfms.org/what-we-do/global-health/international-exchanges. * Info night presentationhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zJwDAIvLGh91bRdvQil2s06UvUiM5kowsMbbmbH2uqw/edit?usp=sharing * Active Q&A documenthttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1kNu25zhgF1Gxrc_FTlc4_srKSB6VwmICYIjMC6z56ds/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.y30lgpjvfrfx *
* Questions? * Clinical/professional exchanges: neo@cfms.orgmailto:neo@cfms.org * Research exchanges: nore@cfms.orgmailto: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@myumanitoba.camailto:jianga@myumanitoba.ca