Forwarded on behalf of Dr. David Delay, Associate Dean, Graduate Program and Research, Faculty of Social Work.
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Dear Student,

You are invited to participate in a research study exploring how students with minority identity markers experience and understand success in healthcare education programs. In this study, “minority identity markers” refers to students who identify as racialized, immigrant, international, language-minority, or from other groups that may be underrepresented in healthcare education.

This study is being conducted by a PhD candidate:

Asuka Liying Qiao
PhD Candidate, Faculty of Education
University of Manitoba
Email: liying.qiao@umanitoba.ca

Supervisor:
Dr. Nathalie Piquemal
Professor, Faculty of Education
University of Manitoba
Email: Nathalie.Piquemal@umanitoba.ca

Who can participate?

You may participate if you:

• Are 18 years or older
• Are currently enrolled in a healthcare-related program at the University of Manitoba
• Self-identify as having minority identity markers
• Are able to participate in an interview conducted in English
• Are willing to participate in an audio-recorded interview
• Not be currently taught, supervised, or evaluated by the Principal Investigator, and not reasonably expected to be taught or evaluated by the Principal Investigator in the near future.

 What is involved?

• One individual interview lasting approximately 60–90 minutes
• At the beginning of the interview, you will be asked a few brief demographic questions (5–10 minutes)
• The interview will take place in person or via UM Zoom
• The interview will be audio-recorded

You will receive a $25 gift card as a token of appreciation. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without penalty.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact:

Asuka Liying Qiao

Liying.qiao@umanitoba.ca

This study has been reviewed by the University of Manitoba Research Ethics Board.