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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Applications open for Rady student work experience opportunity in Africa

April 12, 2022 — 
Undergraduate students from health professional programs at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences now have an opportunity to apply for a fully funded two-to-three month experiential learning placement in one of seven African countries.

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bright colored sweater and her Asian friend walk around the city.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Panelists to health professionals: See every person as whole person, not just their disability

April 4, 2022 — 
People with disabilities often avoid going to hospital or doctors’ offices because those areas are not equipped to address “non-conformist” bodies and minds, said Nancy Hansen, director of UM’s interdisciplinary master’s program in disability studies, at a recent panel discussion on ableism in health care.

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An elderly man looks at a tablet while wearing headphones. A wheelchair is in the background

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Health research projects receive $31M in federal funding

March 31, 2022 — 
CIHR announces investment to provide new training and development opportunities for early career researchers and trainees across Canada; faculty members from Rady Faculty of Health Sciences playing roles in projects funded through the new initiative

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A health care worker assists a woman in a wheelchair in a hospital hallway.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Panel to explore disability experience in health care

March 17, 2022 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will host a panel discussion on March 21 exploring ableism in health care and the dangers that poses to persons with disabilities

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Cover of Winter 2021 issue of RadyUM magazine.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Latest issue of RadyUM magazine available now

March 16, 2022 — 
The Winter 2021 issue of RadyUM magazine is now online, bringing you engaging stories of student and faculty achievement, alumni accomplishment, and research dedicated to advancing health and well-being.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM researchers advocate for long-COVID rehabilitation support

February 7, 2022 — 
A group of researchers from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is working to address the growing need to provide proper care to Manitobans living with long COVID. Long COVID is a condition that affects people beyond their initial COVID-19 infection.

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Portraits of the eight Rady Faculty Dean's Prize winners.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Eight grad students ‘empowered’ by Rady Faculty Dean’s Prize

November 19, 2021 — 
The Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize was awarded to eight outstanding graduate students in 2021.

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Toby Lee holds up a test tube and looks at the clear liquid inside. He's in a lab wearing gloves and a protective gown.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM undergrads invited to explore health science opportunities

November 12, 2021 — 
A new seminar program aimed at introducing University of Manitoba undergraduate students to the health sciences is launching in the new year and the organizers are seeking participants

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Gabrielle Wilson smiles as she sits across from a student at a boardroom table.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Indigenous student mentorship program launches for Rady Faculty learners

October 29, 2021 — 
Ongomiizwin – Education has launched a mentorship program for Indigenous students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences that will provide learners with a role model they can ask questions and turn to for advice

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Students

Fall Convocation 2021: Meet the award recipients

October 15, 2021 — 
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2021 who are receiving medals for outstanding academic achievement

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