Students News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM welcomes new pharmacy students at white coat ceremony
September 12, 2025 —
First-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences marked the start of their journey with a white coat ceremony on Sept. 8 at the Frederic Gaspard Theatre, University of Manitoba Bannatyne campus.
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Senator and UM alum urges dentistry, dental hygiene students to focus on personal development
September 9, 2025 —
Speaking to the incoming class of dental and dental hygiene students, a Canadian senator and UM alum emphasized the importance of personal development throughout their careers.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM med student recognized with Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award
September 9, 2025 —
Akhil Ramdoyal, third year med student, was recognized with a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) award for medical students for his contributions to medicine and advocacy.
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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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Physician assistant students excited to start program
September 4, 2025 —
Sydney Larence was working at the Health Sciences Centre last summer when she grabbed a coffee in Brodie Centre. In the atrium, the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Inaugural Exercises just happened to be taking place.
Students
Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
August 29, 2025 —
I hope you had a great summer! We’re looking forward to seeing you on campus next week as we kick off the Fall Term. Please keep the following in mind as you plan your commute and navigate the campus.
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Medical student research profile: Tamarah Singh studies sex-related differences in development of rheumatoid arthritis
August 28, 2025 —
Tamarah Singh said it was a “no-brainer” that she enrolled in the bachelor of science in medicine (B.Sc. (Med.) program because it would allow her to work on her very own research project.
Students
Ready to join the herd? Orientation programming for 2025
August 25, 2025 —
September can be exciting and sometimes daunting for first-time university students, but the University of Manitoba wants to make the transition as smooth as possible. Student Affairs facilitates a wide array of programming that spans from summer through to fall, aimed specifically at new Bisons. Starting university should be exciting and enriching! Check out the range of programming at a glance!
Sustainability
Make a difference, volunteer as a Sustainability Ambassador this year
August 25, 2025 —
The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a volunteer leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at the University of Manitoba through growth, education and action.
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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.