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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offers resources to help equip graduate students with the right skills and competencies to thrive and become valuable, well-rounded and fulfilled members of the workforce.
Reflect on your values and goals, learn from others, and start charting your future.
Tools to help you define your priorities.
Explore career-planning tools tailored for STEM graduates with AAAS myIDP. This resource helps you identify career goals, develop a plan, and achieve your professional aspirations.
Career-planning made easy for social sciences and humanities graduates with ImaginePhD. This tool helps you explore career options, set goals, and create a personalized plan to advance your professional journey.
Connect with a career consultant to discuss and refine your career strategy. Get personalized advice and support to help you achieve your professional goals and navigate your career path effectively.
Visualize your career journey and map out your path in the bio-economy with BioTalent Canada's Biocareer Pathways. Determine your goals and explore the steps needed to reach your desired career destination.
Possibilities revealed through mentorship and experiences.
UM Café is an online networking and mentoring platform that connects students, alumni, and industry partners. Share a virtual cup of coffee and exchange valuable knowledge and advice to build meaningful professional relationships.
The Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports career planning and decision making. The program gives students the chance to connect their education to the world of work.
Join us annually in May for the CSMB Life Sciences Career Expo. Experience a variety of activities including a keynote lecture, career panels, professional development workshops, company spotlights, coffee chats with professionals, job simulations, and networking opportunities.
Discover tools that can help you find careers aligned with your skills, interests, and values.
myIDP (Individual Development Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) - A tool to explore career options and plan your professional path in STEM fields.
ImaginePhD (PhD Career Planning for Social Sciences and Humanities) - A resource to help you map out your career journey in social sciences and humanities.
Take advantage of networking opportunities to diversify your professional connections.
Increase your value by honing in-demand skills with workshops and webinars designed to enhance your professional skills.
Expand your communication and relationship building skills with workshops, seminars and competitions.
The Level 1: Novice Graduate Teaching Program (GTP) is designed for full-time or part-time master's and PhD students, as well as post-doctoral fellows at the University of Manitoba who are just beginning their teaching journey.
An exciting annual competition that kicks off every January, open to graduate students in thesis-based programs. This event not only showcases the innovative research of University of Manitoba students but also helps to promote UM research and foster connections with the broader community.
Enhance your ability to share your scientific research and findings with a general audience through the Micro-Diploma in Science Communication. Offered by the Department of Immunology, courses IMMU 7000 and IMMU 7010 provide valuable skills in effective communication. Applications open every May.
Explore communications workshops including:
Expand your leadership, management and innovation skills with workshops, webinars, events and more.
Mitacs Edge provides course bundles designed to develop your project and time management skills. Dive into modules that focus on:
• Project and Time Management
• Leadership Skills
• R&D Management
Open to students from all faculties and post-secondary institutions across Manitoba, the President's Student Leadership Program (PSLP) is the province’s premier leadership initiative. Join this unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills and connect with a diverse group of future leaders from all corners of Manitoba!
Falling Walls Lab is a prestigious pitch competition and networking forum designed for students and early-career professionals. Showcase your innovative ideas, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain international recognition in this world-class event.
Connect with a dynamic community where science meets industry. Join us to network, share knowledge, and explore the intersection of research and business in Winnipeg.
Lab2Market is Canada’s first national research commercialization program, and it's now available in Manitoba! Transform your research into market-ready innovations and join a growing network of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Dive into a 50-hour challenge where you form a team, build a startup, and compete for a $10,000 prize! This high-energy, hands-on event takes place annually in May, offering a unique opportunity to innovate and make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality.
Open to students from all faculties and Manitoba post-secondary institutions, the President's Student Leadership Program (PSLP) stands as Manitoba’s premier leadership development program. Engage with a diverse cohort and hone your leadership skills through this top-tier opportunity.
The BAM Leadership Development Program is a comprehensive 72-hour course accredited by the University of Manitoba, counting toward a certificate in Applied Management. Offered in September and January, this paid program is designed to enhance your leadership skills and advance your career.
Aa $250,000 fund dedicated to advancing leadership opportunities for women in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. This prestigious award is designed to empower and support the next generation of female leaders in the field.
Participate in student governance or join committees within your department or college.
This online program, opening annually in March, is designed to equip early-career science professionals with foundational drug development knowledge and essential soft skills for success in the Canadian life sciences industry.
Understand and apply respectful workplace practices.
Discover a range of readings, policies, and opportunities aimed at advancing equity, improving access, and fostering participation for all. Explore these resources to support and promote inclusive practices within the RFHS community.
As Manitoba’s dedicated Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Support Unit, CHI is committed to fostering a culture of engagement with the local community. We prioritize listening to voices that are often less heard in health research and actively support initiatives aimed at enhancing the health system for Manitobans. Join us to learn more about our efforts and how you can get involved.
Get equipped to adapt to life in the workforce, grow as a professional, and succeed in your career with insights from UVic Career Services. Learn essential workplace etiquette to thrive in any professional environment.
Explore Mitacs Edge course bundles focusing on reconciliation and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Enhance your skills and understanding in these important areas to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment.
Enhance your skills in reading, writing, numeracy, document use, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. For free access, contact Career Services at: cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca.
Acquire vital skills in report writing, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). For free access, contact Career Services at: cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca
Complement your graduate training with hands-on work experience.
CHIRP is an initiative dedicated to supporting local community-based organizations with their research and evaluation efforts. CHIRP projects offer valuable learning and networking opportunities, allowing both students and non-students to apply their academic and practical skills to tackle barriers to health equity in Manitoba.
The Manitoba Training Program for Health Services Research (MTP-HSR) provides applied health services research training to an interdisciplinary group of thesis-based MSc and PhD students. Graduates of the program will have a unique platform of research skills for use in their future careers as academic researchers, clinician scientists, or healthcare planners.
PROPER brings together university students and community-based practitioners for collaborative learning about evaluation. The PROPER Summer Institute in Program Evaluation, held annually in June, offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills in this important area.
This program allows a student, a supervising professor, and a partner organization to collaboratively develop a research project. It’s an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful research while working closely with academic and industry professionals.
Engage in short-term, remote projects that connect you with potential employers while earning valuable work experience. Join a supportive community of Canadian students and take the next step in your career development.
Build resilience that will help you tackle future challenges.
Find strategies for creating and maintaining long-term balance and wellness.
When you hit a roadblock, our team of trained peer mentors will be here to provide a listening ear.
Take advantage of personalized one-on-one health and wellness support or counselling services. More initiatives coming soon.
Make the jump from graduate student to workplace professional.
Resources to help bridge you to your next career step.
Receive personalized, one-on-one support for your job search, resume writing, interview preparation, and more from a University of Manitoba Career Consultant. Get expert guidance to enhance your career prospects and achieve your professional goals.
Acquire in-demand skills from industry professionals through expert-led courses. Enjoy a free trial before transitioning to a paid subscription for ongoing access to a wide range of learning resources.
This program is designed to assist trainees in identifying their skills and interests, planning for professional success, and effectively marketing themselves. Offered annually in the spring, it provides valuable guidance to advance your career.
These bundles offer comprehensive training to help you navigate and plan your career path effectively. Develop essential skills and strategies to advance your professional journey with Mitacs Edge.
Stay connected, offer your wisdom and experience to help current graduate students find their paths
Share your stories, connect with other graduates, and meet and mentor current graduates.
