Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

09/02/2026

Welcome Class of 2028 to the master of physician assistant studies program! The 24 students took part in the Inaugural Exercises and Stethoscope Ceremony.

The Inaugural Exercises marked the start of the master of physician assistant studies program for the Class of 2028.

08/31/2026

UM is welcoming five world-leading researchers as the inaugural Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada through a $79-million investment, including Dr. Patricia J. García, who will join the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences as the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair in Diagnostic Systems for Health Equity: From Discovery to Delivery.

Together, their work will advance research in areas including health equity, Arctic science, sustainable resource development, advanced technologies and environmental law — strengthening research and innovation in Manitoba and across Canada.

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UM ties with McMaster University for 5th ranking nationally, and leads amongst Prairie institutions

08/31/2026

A College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ lab gave UM students a futuristic perspective of what in-home care will look like with emerging technology like robot dogs.

Robot dogs and smart technology among the care options showcased by Technology for Assisted Living lab.

08/28/2026

Navigating uncertainty is an important part of research — but how can it be communicated effectively?

Dr. Michelle Driedger, professor in the College of Community and Global Health, Aleeza Gerstein, assistant professor in microbiology and statistics and fellow researchers explore how acknowledging uncertainty can create space for curiosity, learning and new understanding.

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Commentary Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for August 28, 2026 Estimated Read Time: 1 minute Uncertainty is inherent in science, but communicating it effectively requires more than explaining how much error is prese...

08/26/2026

Three occupational therapy students recently implemented a new inclusive program at Mini U, UM’s long-running summer camp for children. The program allowed young campers to thrive in activities built specifically for their needs.

UM students help create new inclusive camp at Mini U.

08/24/2026

Avid curler and UM alum Lisa Bartley always knew physical therapy was the right career for her.

Avid curler and UM alum Lisa Bartley always knew physical therapy was the right career for her.

08/21/2026

Welcome Class of 2030 to the Max Rady College of Medicine!

More than 135 new medical students took part in the Inaugural Day Exercises and White Coat Ceremony this week. Dr. Sara Goulet gave the Alan Klass Memorial Address.

Dr. Sara Goulet gave the Alan Klass Memorial Address at Max Rady College of Medicine’s Inaugural Day Exercises and White Coat Ceremony.

08/19/2026

Congratulations to our new future doctors!

08/13/2026

Kiskenimisowin Nikaniwi (Finding Yourself and Leadership), is a new four-week summer program that supports Indigenous medical students through clinical placements, cultural learning and leadership development.

Delivered by the University of Manitoba’s Ongomiizwin - Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing in partnership with the Health Care Retention & Recruitment Manitoba's Discover Health Careers Program, the initiative helps address barriers Indigenous learners may face in accessing clinical experiences and mentorship opportunities.

Participants spend three weeks in clinical shadowing placements, primarily in Indigenous and northern/rural settings, followed by one week of cultural and leadership programming.

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Ongomiizwin’s inaugural summer program supports Indigenous medical students through clinical placements, cultural learning and leadership development.

08/12/2026

Vanessa Van Bewer, a Métis researcher from the College of Nursing, brings a “storytelling sensibility” to her work.

Métis researcher Vanessa Van Bewer, from the College of Nursing, brings a “storytelling sensibility” to her work.