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Kaylene Normand in her cap and gown, wearing an Indigenous sash, at convocation.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Personal experiences drew Rady grads to careers as healers

October 27, 2023 — 
Kaylene Normand was a competitive swimmer as a child who developed exercise-induced asthma, an experience that led her to set her sights on a career as a respiratory therapist.

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Top 40 Under 40 graphic.

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UM faculty, learners recognized by Doctors Manitoba in Top 40 Under 40 Awards

October 27, 2023 — 
Recipients have demonstrated excellence and a strong commitment in the areas of research, clinical practice, education, leadership, and advocacy for improvements to patient care, and/or physician and student well-being.

Raymond Chhun and Katelyn Smallwood-MacDonald at the College of Nursing's atrium.

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Nursing PhD program celebrates 10 years

October 26, 2023 — 
The College of Nursing’s PhD program entered its 10th year this term with a cohort of seven students. The program has graduated 14 students since its inception, including six who are currently faculty members in the the college.

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Three students wearing graduation caps, gowns and lilac coloured diploma in dental hygiene stoles. One student holds a smartphone and takes a selfie with the other two students.

Students News

Bannatyne Convocation – get the details on your big day!

October 25, 2023 — 
Is your convocation ceremony at the Bannatyne Campus? We want to ensure you know what to expect, and that you are prepared to cross the stage.

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Students crowd around the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases booth at the Graduate Studies Open House.

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Grad Studies Open House ‘incredibly valuable’

October 24, 2023 — 
Morgan Taverner says that attending the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Studies Open House is one of the most important things an undergraduate student can do if they’re thinking about pursuing grad school.

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UM assistant professor named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World

October 23, 2023 — 
Koh, a second-generation Canadian Filipina, is a specialist in Public Health and Occupational Medicine and a passionate trailblazer in helping physicians and medical learners avoid burnout and overcome barriers to living extraordinary lives.

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Portrait of Don Klassen

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Rural family med champion honoured for his service

October 20, 2023 — 
Dr. Don Klassen awarded both the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal and the Southern Health/Sante Sud (or SHSS) Regional Medical Advisory Council ‘s Physician Emeritus Award.

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Nursing students reading the UM nursing pledge.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

103 new nurses welcomed at pinning ceremony

October 18, 2023 — 
The College of Nursing welcomed 103 new nurses to the profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 17 at the Pinnacle Club at IG Field. The group, which started the program in the fall of 2020, was the first to begin their studies with online learning due to the COVID pandemic.

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Portrait of Dr. Nishita Singh.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Winnipeg Sun: DEADLY DATA: Survey shows Canadians don’t know enough about heart disease, stroke

October 18, 2023 — 
DEADLY DATA: Survey shows Canadians don't know enough about heart disease, stroke

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CBC News: Advocates take their case for a guaranteed basic income to the Senate

October 18, 2023 — 
Advocates take their case for a guaranteed basic income to the Senate

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