September 2026 - Med-class2030-student - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Class Council Election
by Darci Mowatt 14 Sep '26

14 Sep '26

Hi Class of 2030! This email marks the beginning of the Class Council Election process. The election timeline is as follows: * September 8th – 19th at 11:59pm: Nomination Period. * September 22nd – 24th at 5:00pm: Voting Period. Only M1 students will vote in this election, and votes will be submitted via an online ballot. To nominate yourself for a position, please fill out the form below which includes: * The position which you are running for * A written platform of 300 words maximum (500 word maximum for Class President candidates) * An optional video speech recording, maximum 3 minutes long (5 minutes maximum for Class President candidates) NOMINATION FORM: CL2030 Class Council Self-Nomination Form – Fill out form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW…> I have included a document with a brief overview of the duties for each position. For further details, the MMSA Bylaws and Elections/Referendum Manual can be found on the MMSA website<https://mmsa.online/resource-centre>. The positions that are elected as part of the Med 1 Class Council Election are: * Class President (1 position) * Academic Representatives (2 positions) * Social Representatives (2 positions) * Sports Representatives (2 positions) * Wellness Representatives (2 positions) * MMSA Medicine I Representative (1 position) * Community Outreach Representatives (2 positions) * Global Health Liaison Junior (1 position) Some key rules to note: * You cannot run together with a classmate and have a shared campaign (i.e. no “slates”), including for positions that have multiple representatives. * You can only nominate yourself for one position. * You cannot nominate classmates for a position. Self-nomination only. * Class Council Appointed Positions will be filled through an application process after the election, led by your soon-to-be-elected Class President. Best of luck with the election! If you would like to connect with the Med 2’s who held these positions last year, check out the attached document for their emails. If you have any questions about the election process itself, please feel free to send me an email or a Teams message anytime. Best regards, Darci Mowatt Class President, 2029 Max Rady College of Medicine University of Manitoba

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CARTSS: Acute Resuscitation Simulation Program
by Matteo Funk 14 Sep '26

14 Sep '26

Hello Med 1s, For the third year, we are excited to be launching CARTSS: Competency in Acute Resuscitation Through Successive Simulation! CARTSS is a voluntary, student-run program led by Med 2s and overseen by Med 3s, residents, and attending physicians. The program was originally founded at Queen’s University and was brought to Manitoba three years ago. CARTSS provides an opportunity to develop practical, hands-on resuscitation skills in a low-stakes and educational environment. Across approximately 7–8 one-hour sessions throughout the school year, you will progressively build on your BLS skills and gain experience managing simulated code blue situations, including CPR, BVM ventilation, defibrillation, closed-loop communication, leadership, and teamwork. These are skills you will continue to use throughout medical school and into clerkship, and CARTSS provides additional practice before your Med 3 simulation sessions. It is also an opportunity to gain exposure to emergency medicine and connect with emergency physicians in a supportive learning environment. CARTSS also provides a potential opportunity to become a volunteer leader in the program during Med 2, which can be added to your MSPR! We have done our best to account for the Med 1 exam schedule when planning this year's sessions. The majority of dates have been secured, and we are currently finalizing the schedule. We are also hoping to use data collected from the simulation sessions to explore research questions related to acute resuscitation education and simulation in medical school. Students interested must commit to all sessions. Should interest exceed capacity, interested students will be selected at a first come, first served basis. Those who demonstrated interest but who were not selected, may be invited to participate in learning sessions later in the year. Registration closes at 23:59 on Tuesday, September 22nd. Registration Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ebT9T7tHg8 We hope you'll consider joining us and look forward to working with you this year! Kind regards, The CARTSS Leadership Team

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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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