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Students
How to Ace Your Video Interview
April 20, 2020 —
Interviews are almost always nerve wracking, but by taking the time to prepare your environment and your answers, you will set yourself up for success!
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM-led research team to study cannabis use for health concerns in children
April 20, 2020 —
A team led by researchers at the Rady Faculty have received a $1.5 million team grant to study the use of medical cannabis in children with cancer across Canada.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM researcher develops tool to assess children’s tooth decay
April 20, 2020 —
A Rady Faculty of Health Sciences professor has developed Canada’s first screening tool designed for non-oral health professionals to assess the risk of tooth decay in children under six.
Students
Studying 101: tips from Academic Learning Centre tutors
April 20, 2020 —
Not sure how to study for an online exam? UM Today caught up with six of the Academic Learning Centre’s tutors to talk about various strategies to prepare for an exam. Follow these study tips to make your best grade!
Postpone Olympics until 2022, suggest disease experts
April 20, 2020 —
Among those cautionary voices is Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, UM medical microbiologist and Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses.
Science and politics should be more integrated
April 17, 2020 —
Whether in times of crisis or not, the constructive integration of scientific evidence into political decision-making strengthens policy initiatives, improves the quality of debate and leads to robust, cost-effective and successful outcomes for society.
Try these 8 tips to reduce parenting stress during the coronavirus pandemic
April 17, 2020 —
Parenting can be tough at the best of times, but family life has changed dramatically during social isolation that’s been mandated by COVID-19. The good news is that children thrive in an incredible variety of settings.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
‘Compassion heals’:
April 17, 2020 —
Dr. Jillian Horton, recipient of the 2020 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada–Gold Humanism Award, talks about her passion for bringing greater humanity to medical practice
Decontamination of N95 masks offers hope for health care workers
April 16, 2020 —
Research and testing by a team led by Dr. Anand Kumar has been noted in a story carried by many international media outlets, including the New York Times, the Baltimore Sun, and the Sun Sentinel (Florida).
UM WHO signatory reacts to US funding cut
April 16, 2020 —
UM Today asked Dr. Kindrachuk for his reaction to and opinion on the US action against WHO.





