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University of Manitoba - Department of Family Medicine The Department of Family Medicine has been positively influencing the health of individuals, families and communities across Manitoba.

Through clinical work, teaching and innovative research, family medicine is making a difference.

There’s still time to register for the 2026 DFM CONNECT Conference, happening October 16–17, 2026 at LAUNCH Coworking Sp...
10/13/2026

There’s still time to register for the 2026 DFM CONNECT Conference, happening October 16–17, 2026 at LAUNCH Coworking Space Downtown.

Join colleagues from across Manitoba and beyond for two days focused on learning, collaboration and connection. The conference is designed to strengthen partnerships, support clinical teaching and leadership, and create opportunities to learn from and with one another.

The CFPC Chapter office certifies the conference for up to 8.5 hours of Mainpro+® activity credits.

Highlights include:

* Welcoming faculty and making connections
* Team trivia
* Distributed Education and the DFM
* A CMPA workshop on building trust and navigating conflict
* Team building
* Closing plenary with Canadian Olympian Jennifer Botterill

Registration is still open: $250 + tax
Attendees of the October 16 DFM and Doctors Manitoba POCUS Workshop are eligible for a 25% discount on conference registration.

Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dfm-connect-2026-conference-tickets-2001390025442

The 2026 DFM CONNECT Conference is now certified for up to 8.5 hours of Mainpro+® activity credits!Join the Rady Faculty...
10/09/2026

The 2026 DFM CONNECT Conference is now certified for up to 8.5 hours of Mainpro+® activity credits!

Join the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Department of Family Medicine on October 16–17, 2026 at LAUNCH Coworking Space Downtown for two days of learning, collaboration and connection.

Designed for DFM faculty from across Manitoba and beyond, the conference will bring colleagues together to strengthen partnerships, develop skills in clinical teaching, academia and leadership, and explore creative approaches to problem-solving.

The 2026 DFM CONNECT Conference has been certified by the CFPC Chapter office, and attendees can receive up to 8.5 hours of Mainpro+ activity credits.

Sessions include:

* Welcoming faculty and making connections with peers
* Team trivia
* Distributed Education and the DFM
* Collaboration for Safer Care: A CMPA workshop on building trust and navigating conflict
* Team building
* Closing plenary with Canadian Olympian Jennifer Botterill

Optional social activities will also be offered following both conference days.

Registration: $250 + tax
Attendees of the October 16 DFM and Doctors Manitoba POCUS Workshop are eligible for a 25% discount on conference registration.

Friday Mix & Mingle at Earl’s: $35 + tax
Saturday dinner at Smith: $75 + tax

LAUNCH Coworking Space Downtown
167 Lombard Ave., Unit 500, Winnipeg

Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dfm-connect-2026-conference-tickets-2001390025442

The Department of Family Medicine invites colleagues to connect, collaborate, and learn  at the 2026 DFM CONNECT Confere...
10/05/2026

The Department of Family Medicine invites colleagues to connect, collaborate, and learn at the 2026 DFM CONNECT Conference on October 16–17, 2026.

The DFM CONNECT Conference brings faculty together to strengthen relationships, build community and develop skills in clinical teaching, academia and leadership. Participants will have opportunities to learn from and with each other while developing their skills as educators, leaders, scholars, communicators and collaborators.

Sessions include:
-Welcoming faculty and making connections with peers
-Team trivia
-Distributed Education and the DFM
-Collaboration for Safer Care: A CMPA workshop on building trust and navigating conflict
-Team building
-Closing plenary

Conference Registration is $250 plus tax (attendees of the October 16 DFM and Doctors Manitoba POCUS Workshop are eligible for a 25% discount on conference registration.

For more details, see the link below.

https://mailchi.mp/umanitoba/youre-invited-to-the-2026-dfm-connect-conference-12757538?e=[UNIQID]

Support family medicine. Strengthen communities.The University of Manitoba’s Department of Family Medicine has a new fun...
09/24/2026

Support family medicine. Strengthen communities.

The University of Manitoba’s Department of Family Medicine has a new fundraising website where you can learn more about the impact of giving.

Donations help create opportunities for medical learners, support innovative education and training, and contribute to rural and northern health initiatives throughout Manitoba.

Your support can help build a stronger future for family medicine and the communities we serve.

Learn more about the opportunities to give by checking out the link in our bio

https://bit.ly/DFMFundraising

The DFM Pet Calendar Photo Competition is Back!After the success of our first-ever pet calendar, we’re searching for the...
09/23/2026

The DFM Pet Calendar Photo Competition is Back!

After the success of our first-ever pet calendar, we’re searching for the 12 new stars of the 2027 Department of Family Medicine Pet Calendar!

Department of Family Medicine faculty and staff are invited to submit their photo any time before October 31, 2026.

How to enter

Use the link below or click on the link in our Instagram bio:

https://form.jotform.com/252383441361251

Submit one high-resolution photo of your pet.

NOTE: Make sure your pet’s face is clearly visible, and the file is named with your full name (Example: JohnSmith.jpg).

Follow us on Instagram

Eligible entries will be featured on Instagram .uofm, where the DFM community will vote for their favourites.

The 12 pets with the most votes will each earn a month in the 2027 DFM Pet Calendar

Follow .uofm to see the entries and cast your vote!

On Friday, August 21, the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) community gathered for the Class of 2026 Grad Din...
08/28/2026

On Friday, August 21, the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) community gathered for the Class of 2026 Grad Dinner to celebrate graduating students’ accomplishments and perseverance.

The gathering also provided an opportunity to honour the memory of Will Husarewycz and reflect on the important place he held within the Class of 2026.

Congratulations to the MPAS Class of 2026 on all you have accomplished. We wish you every success as you move forward in your careers and continue making a difference in the lives of your patients and communities.

Save the date for the MPAS Inauguration Ceremony!Join us as we celebrate and welcome the newest members of the Master of...
08/14/2026

Save the date for the MPAS Inauguration Ceremony!

Join us as we celebrate and welcome the newest members of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the University of Manitoba.

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026

Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Brodie Centre Atrium, Bannatyne Campus, 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg

Can’t attend in person? Watch the ceremony live online:
https://youtube.com/live/mgcUdaV52HU?feature=share

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with the community

Save the Date!The Department of Family Medicine Resident Retreat is coming up September 18–20, 2026!Residents, mark your...
08/11/2026

Save the Date!

The Department of Family Medicine Resident Retreat is coming up September 18–20, 2026!

Residents, mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information.

The University of Manitoba’s Department of Family Medicine has launched a new fundraising website!Visit the site to lear...
07/17/2026

The University of Manitoba’s Department of Family Medicine has launched a new fundraising website!

Visit the site to learn how donations can support medical education, innovative training opportunities, rural and northern health-care initiatives, and the people and communities helping to strengthen family medicine across our province.

Every contribution helps us invest in learners, educators and a healthier future for Manitobans.

Explore the website and discover how you can make a difference:
https://www.umanitoba-dfm-donors.com/

A warm welcome to our new residents!Residents, faculty, and staff came together during the Resident Welcome BBQ on June ...
07/03/2026

A warm welcome to our new residents!

Residents, faculty, and staff came together during the Resident Welcome BBQ on June 29 to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Thank you to everyone who joined and helped make the event a success. We are excited to welcome new residents as they begin the next stage of their training and continue their journey in family medicine.

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750 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R330W2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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