1. Attendance is manditory for all IMGs accepted to a residency, training, or assessment program
2. Is 4-weeks in length
3. Conducted once or twice a year
4. Professionals in the health care system present on a comprehensive variety of topics
5. Must be accepted into a program in Manitoba to attend

What are the objectives?

1. Provides an overview of :
   • the Canadian health care system
   • the role of the physician in Canadian health care system
   • patient-centred approach
   • the team-based practice environment
2. Presents a model of
   • the typical Canadian learning setting
3. Provides training in
   • patient-centred interviewing
   • socio-cultural training and ethics