medicine News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Medical student research profile: Jai Sareen explores connection between fatigue and inflammatory bowel disease
September 8, 2025 —
Jai Sareen spent his first summer of the bachelor of science in medicine (B.Sc. (Med.) program immersed in the world of gastroenterology research.
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Global health researcher counsels new med students to seize opportunities when they arise
August 21, 2025 —
An expert in global public health told UM’s newest medical students that a career in medicine offers countless potential paths, and when opportunities come their way, take them.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
15 years of philanthropy and progress in GI health: Dr. Charles Bernstein’s impact as Bingham Chair
November 13, 2024 —
As the Bingham Chair in Gastroenterology for the past 15 years, Dr. Charles Bernstein's groundbreaking work in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research and his creation of patient-centred outpatient programs have earned international recognition, positioning Manitoba as a global leader in gastrointestinal health.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Diverse physician mentorship program launches to support medical students
September 27, 2024 —
The Max Rady College of Medicine has launched a new mentorship program to connect students with mentors from diverse backgrounds.
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Double the number of UM physician assistant students set to start program
September 4, 2024 —
When Kimberly Dela Rosa crossed the stage to receive her first stethoscope during the master of physician assistant studies’ (MPAS) Inaugural Exercises on Aug. 30 she said it felt surreal to be part of the program’s largest class ever.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Northern Remote Stream residents ‘wear many different hats’
July 22, 2024 —
A placement in northern Manitoba during first-year medical school opened Dr. Emma Anderson’s eyes to the possibilities of practicing in a remote northern community.
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Rady researchers receive early career transition awards
April 19, 2024 —
Two Rady Faculty of Health Sciences early career researchers have recently been announced as recipients of awards from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Manitoba Budget 2024 offers increase to operating funding, support for health expansion
April 3, 2024 —
The Manitoba government released its budget April 2, which includes increased operating funding of 2 per cent to UM. There are also investments that will allow UM to increase enrolment in a number of critical health care areas.
Research and International
Brain and Gut: working together in health and disease
March 5, 2024 —
On Wednesday March 27, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of the connection between the brain and the gut in the context of health and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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Psychology Month feature: Clinical health psychology to establish first endowed professorship
February 27, 2024 —
The department of clinical health psychology is currently running a campaign to raise $1.3 million to establish its first endowed professorship.