Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Students explore health science careers at ‘Take Our Kids to Work Day’
November 14, 2019 —
On November 6, 41 Grade 9 students from local schools visited Bannatyne Campus for Take Our Kids to Work Day.
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Rady students gain leadership skills in prestigious new program
November 14, 2019 —
Four students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences recently participated in the first cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program
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Occupational therapy grad giving back to her First Nations community
November 13, 2019 —
For single mother Kimberly Moors, graduating with a master’s degree means more than embarking on her new career – it also gives her a chance to give back to her community and honour her Indigenous roots.
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Max Rady College of Medicine MD program fully accredited for eight years
November 13, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba Max Rady College of Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education program received full accreditation of its program leading to an MD degree until 2027-28 and received one of the most positive results nation-wide since new accreditation standards were implemented in 2013.
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Study sheds light on risk factors for treatment resistant schizophrenia
November 13, 2019 —
A high proportion of those with schizophrenia are not responsive to treatment, placing them at higher risk for mortality and suicide, compared to people with schizophrenia who respond to treatment
CTV: Nanoparticles may prevent tooth decay
November 12, 2019 —
Dr. Rodrigo França is looking to strengthen teeth from the inside out and maintain enamel longer, using microscopic nanoparticles.
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Pharmacy leadership series provides students with skills to be leaders in health care
November 8, 2019 —
The College of Pharmacy, in partnership with the James W. Burns Leadership Institute, has kicked off its inaugural Pharmacy Leadership Series for students.
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High-schoolers from across Manitoba explore health care careers during Discovery Day
November 6, 2019 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences hosted 379 Grade 11 and 12 students at the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame’s Discovery Day to learn what it’s like to be a health professional or biomedical scientist.
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University of Manitoba Journal of Medicine launches second volume
November 4, 2019 —
When Graham McLeod and Emma Avery were first-year medical students they tossed around the idea of creating a student-run medical journal. Now in their fourth year, the med students and their team just launched the second issue of the University of Manitoba Journal of Medicine (UMJM).
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PhD student receives Autism Speaks predoctoral fellowship
October 31, 2019 —
A third-year PhD student in the department of physiology and pathophysiology has received a prestigious predoctoral fellowship from Autism Speaks.