Max Rady College of Medicine takes part in a wide variety of programs that support and engage the community, including:
- Biomedical Youth Program (BYP)
- Inner City Science Centre
- Winnipeg School Division Annual Science Fair
- Habitat for Humanity
- WISH clinic
Contact the Social Accountability Committee to learn more.
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering during COVID-19
There are many ways to volunteer during COVID-19, either from home or in the community. UM has compiled a list of opportunities here. You might also consider volunteering for Healthy U, a UM initiative that helps students become health leaders on campus and gain hands-on experience in the field of health promotion and prevention.
For students in Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, there are additional opportunities within the health-care system. Please see the memo on volunteering (PDF) for more information.
If you are not exhibiting any signs of illness and are interested in participating, please contact Brenda Peterson indicating your area of interest and your contact information.
Ten Thousand Coffees UM Café
UM Café is an online networking and mentoring platform powered by Ten Thousand Coffees. UM Café introduces students, alumni and industry partners to one another. They can then share a virtual cup of coffee and exchange knowledge and advice. Learn more by reading our story in UM Today.
Max Rady College of Medicine Class of 1972 Arnold Naimark Lecture in Medicine and Society
This annual lecture, established by the Class of 1972, recognizes and honours Dr. Arnold Naimark’s legacy within the University of Manitoba and the Max Rady College of Medicine.
About Dr. Naimark
Dr. Naimark’s career has been heavily focused on the advancement of scientific research and development, health innovation, institutional transformation and advanced education. His remarkable and enduring contributions include serving as dean of medicine from 1971-81 and University of Manitoba president and vice-chancellor from 1981-96. He is also responsible for the creation of a new department of Family Medicine and promoting health sciences research and its funding at the national and provincial levels. Today, he is the director of the Centre for the Advancement of Medicine.
Dr. Naimark has been honoured with many awards, including:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1987)
- Officer of the Order of Canada (1991)
- Order of Manitoba (2003)
- Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureate (2013)
2022 lecture
Mindfulness in medicine
Presented by Edward Berinstein [MD/72]
Dr. Berinstein is a Fellow in the College of Family Physicians of Canada. His clinical work includes all facets of family practice.
Dr. Berinstein’s introduction to Mindfulness Medicine occurred in the 1970s when he arrived
on BC’s Sunshine Coast. He began hosting meditation groups in the 1990s which led him to the work of Jon Kabitt-Zinn in 2003.
Dr. Berinstein trained at the Centre for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
He is a leader in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction workshops on the Sunshine Coast, BC and with the Sechelt Mental Health Centre.
Teacher Recognition and MMSA Awards Recognizing excellence
Each year, the Max Rady College of Medicine hosts the annual Teacher Recognition and Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) Awards. It’s an important opportunity for students to celebrate the outstanding teachers in the Max Rady College of Medicine, and for the college community to recognize medical students who have distinguished themselves.
Join us!
Nominees are invited to join Max Rady College of Medicine Dean Dr. Peter Nickerson, associate/assistant deans, faculty and students for our in-person 2023 Teacher Recognition and MMSA awards dinner.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Keynote address by Dr. Gigi Osler, senator, surgeon, UM Alumni of Distinction recipient.
2022 award recipients
Watch this space for 2023 information - coming soon!
Faculty award recipients
| Recipient | Award | Year award |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Battad | Clinical Teaching - Attending | Med III |
| April Boyd | Mentorship - Attending | Med III |
| Simon Christie | Clinical Teaching - Resident | Med III |
| Brent Fedirchuk | Inspiration | Med I |
| Aviva Goldberg | Mentorship | Med II |
| Robert Gourlay | Choosing Wisely | Med III |
| Susan Green | Small Group Setting | Med II |
| Aaron Guinn | Best Course | Med I |
| Sari Hannila | Small Group Setting | Med I |
| Sari Hannila | Mentorship | Med I |
| Nick Hargrove | Patient Advocacy - Resident | Med III |
| Jordan Hochman | Professionalism - Attending | Med III |
| Clarence Khoo | Innovation | Med II |
| Clarence Khoo | Innovation | Med I |
| Amanda Morris | Patient Advocacy - Attending | Med III |
| John O'Leary | Mentorship - Resident | Med III |
| Hongru Ren | Professionalism - Resident | Med III |
| Chris Sathianathan | Best Course | Med II |
| Chris Sathianathan | Inspiration | Med II |
Student award recipients
The Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) Awards recognize and encourage attributes that are valued in medical students.
Here are the awards presented on March 7, 2022:
MMSA Citizenship Award
Tessa Bortoluzzi, Class of 2023
MMSA Global Health Award
Kapilan Panchendrabose, Class of 2024
MMSA Katherine Anne Klassen Memorial Community Service Award
Jayelle Friesen-Enns, Class of 2023
MMSA Leadership Award
Nada El Tobgy, Class of 2022
Canadian Medical Association 150th Anniversary Award (recognizing professionalism and the ideals of the CMA)
Allison Balasko, Class of 2023
Med I award nominees
Best course
Veena Agrawal
Anthony Battad
Mandy Buss
Sandor Demeter
Jacquelyn Dirks
Brent Fedirchuk
Aviva Goldberg
Aaron Guinn
Alexa Hryniuk
Donald Houston
Alexandra Ilnyckyj
Jason Peeler
Merril Pauls
Eytan Perl
Michael Routledge
Chris Sathianathan
Anita Soni
Sean Udow
Innovation
Veena Agrawal
Anthony Battad
Debra Beach Ducharme
Kevin Brown
Zoheir Bshouty
Mandy Buss
Leilanie Clayton
Justin Cloutier
Megan Cooney
Marc Del Bigio
Jacquelyn Dirks
Donald Duerkeson
Brent Fedirchuk
Jean Ghia
Aviva Goldberg
Lesley Graff
Scott Gregoire
Aaron Guinn
Sari Hannila
Michael Harrington
Sabine Hombach-Klonisch
Davyd Hooper
Donald Houston
Alexa Hryniuk
Carmen Hurd
Pamela Katz
Joel Kettner
Clarence Khoo
Terry Li
Jesse Marantz
Lisa Monkman
Margaret Morris
Thang Nguyen
Lisa Omichinski
Selena Papetti
Merril Pauls
Jason Peeler
Eytan Perl
Leah Peters
Jocelyn Reimer
Ceri Richards
Debbie Robinson
Chris Sathianathan
Faisal Siddiquik
Anita Soni
Reeni Soni
Maegan Springman
Ganesh Srinivasan
Roger Suss
Sean Udow
Tanya Walsh
Ian Whetter
Brandy Wicklow
George Zhanel
Inspiration
Veena Agrawal
Anthony Battad
Debra Beach Ducharme
Kevin Brown
Zoheir Bshouty
Mandy Buss
Leilanie Clayton
Justin Cloutier
Megan Cooney
Marc Del Bigio
Jacquelyn Dirks
Debra Evaniuk
Brent Fedirchuk
Jean-Eric Ghia
Aviva Goldberg
Aaron Guinn
Holly Hamilton
Sari Hannila
Michael Harrington
Sabine Hombach-Klonish
Donald Houston
Alexa Hryniuk
Alexsandra Ilnyckyj
Pamela Katz
Joel Kettner
Clarence Khoo
William Leslie
Terry Li
Benjamin Lindsey
Benjamin Lindsey
Jesse Marantz
Lisa Monkman
Margaret Morris
Thang Nguyen
Lisa Omichinski
Selena Papetti
Merril Pauls
Jason Peeler
Eytan Perl
Leah Peters
Jocelyn Reimer
Ceri Richards
Debbie Robinson
Chris Sathianathan
Faisal Siddiquik
Anita Soni
Reeni Soni
Maegan Springman
Ganesh Srinivasan
Roger Suss
Sean Udow
Tanya Walsh
Heather Watson
Ian Whetter
Brandy Wicklow
George Zhanel
Mentorship
Veena Agrawal
Anthony Battad
Debra Beach Ducharme
Patricia Birk
Kevin Brown
Zoheir Bshouty
Mandy Buss
Leilanie Clayton
Justin Cloutier
Megan Cooney
Harpreet Dade
Marc Del Bigio
Jacquelyn Dirks
Brent Fedirchuk
Aviva Goldberg
Aaron Guinn
Holly Hamilton
Sari Hannila
Michael Harrington
Sabine Hombach-Klonisch
Donald Houston
Alexa Hryniuk
Alexsandra Ilnyckyj
Chrystyna Kalicinsky
Pamela Katz
Joel Kettner
Clarence Khoo
Terry Li
Jesse Marantz
Jim Mclaren
Dana Moffatt
Lisa Monkman
Margaret Morris
Lisa Omichinski
Selena Papetti
Joseph Partyka
Merril Pauls
Jason Peeler
Eytan Perl
Jocelyn Reimer
Ceri Richards
debbie Robinson
Chris Sathianathan
Elizabeth Sellers
Guy Sherwood
Faisal Siddiquik
Anita Soni
Reeni Soni
Maegan Springman
Ganesh Srinivasan
Roger Suss
Sean Udow
Cielle Wachnian
Tanya Walsh
Ian Whetter
Brandy Wicklow
George Zhanel
Small group setting
Veena Agrawal
Anthony Battad
Patricia Birk
Kevin Brown
Zoheir Bshouty
Mandy Buss
Leilanie Clayton
Justin Cloutier
Megan Cooney
Kristen Creek
Jacquelyn Dirks
Debra Beach Ducharme
Debra Evaniuk
Brent Fedirchuk
Jean-Eric Ghia
Aviva Goldberg
Aaron Guinn
Holly Hamilton
Sari Hannila
Michael Harrington
Sabine Hombach-Klonisch
Donald Houston
Alexa Hryniuk
Joel Kettner
Clarence Khoo
Jimming Kong
Jeffrey Leiter
Terry Li
Jesse Marantz
Dave Merz
Dana Moffatt
Lisa Monkman
Margaret Morris
Lisa Omichinski
Selena Papetti
Merril Pauls
Jason Peeler
Eytan Perl
Leah Peters
Jocelyn Reimer
Ceri Richards
Ira Ripstein
debbie Robinson
Chris Sathianathan
Elizabeth Sellers
Faisal Siddiqui
Anita Soni
Maegan Springman
Ganesh Srinivasan
Roger Suss
Sean Udow
Tanya Walsh
Ian Whetter
Brandy Wicklow
George Zhanel
Med II award nominees
Best course
Anthony Battad - Clinical Skills 2
Chris Sathianathan - Urinary Tract 2
Omer Yusuf - Clinical Reasoning 2
Innovation
Tarek Afifi
Veena Agrawal
Muhamad Sadek Almiski
Anthony Battad
Alexis Botkin
April Boyd
Zoheir Bshouty
Mandy Buss
David Craton
Jacquelyn Dirks
Sergio Fanella
Aviva Goldberg
Susan Green
Timothy Hiebert
Brenda Hildebrand
Donald Houston
Konstantine Jilkiine
Clarence Khoo
Darren Leitao
Don Miller
Amanda Morris
Margaret Morris
Merrill Pauls
Jason Peeler
Eytan Perl
Pierre Plourde
Clare Ramsey
Christine Robinnson
debbie Robinson
Chris Sathiianathan
Faisal Siddiqui
Hillel Sommer
Anita Soni
Leroy Storsley
Magimairajan Vanan
Ian Whetter
Brandy Wicklow
Philippe Lagacé-Wiens
Omer Yusuf
George Zhanel
Inspiration
Tarek Afifi
Veena Agrawal
Anthony Battad
Alexis Botkin
April Boyd
Zoheir Bshouty
Mandy Buss
Justin Cloutier
David Craton
Susan Cuvelier
Jacquelyn Dirks
John Embil
Sergio Fanella
Aviva Goldberg
Michael Harrington
Timothy Hiebert
Donald Houston
Alexa Hyrniuk
Alexandra Ilnyckyj
Konstantin Jilkine
Clarence Khoo
Jonathan Lau
Darren Leitao
Oliver Leslie
Amanda Morris
Margaret Morris
Thang Ngyen
Merril Pauls
Jason Peeler
Eytan Perl
Pierre Plourde
Arjuna Ponnampalam
Clare Ramsey
Jocelyn Reimer
Christine Robinson
debbie Robinson
Chris Sathianathan
Elizabeth Sellers
Faisal Siddiqui
Kiran Sidhu
Hillel Sommer
Anita Soni
Leroy Storsley
Sean Udow
Ian Whetter
Brandy Wicklow
Phillippe Lagace Wiens
Omer Yusuf
George Zhanel
Mentorship
Tarek Afiifi
Veena Agrawal
Anthony Battad
Alexis Botkin
David Craton
Jacquelyn Dirks
Aviva Goldberg
Timothy Hiebert
Konstantine Jilkine
Darren Leitao
Selena Papetti
Merril Pauls
Jason Peeler
Eytan Perl
Pierre Plourde
debbie Robinson
Chris Sathianathan
Faisal Siddiqui
Abdulrazak Sokoro
Anita Soni
Leroy Storsley
Ian Whetter
Brandy Wicklow
Omer Yusuf
George Zhanel
Small group setting
Veena Agrawal
Anthony Battad
Alexis Botkin
Zoheir Bshouty
Mandy Buss
Hygiea Casiano
Susan Cuvelier
Jacquelyn Dirks
Allan Garland
Aviva Goldberg
Susan Green
Donald Houston
Alexa Hyrniuk
Konstantine Jilkine
Joel Kettner
Allen Kraut
Herman Lam
Darren Leitao
Samantha Marin
Seth Marks
Ruth Marrie
Selena Papetti
Merril Pauls
Jason Peeler
Tyler Peikes
Eytan Perl
Pierre Plourde
Chris Sathianathan
Faisal Siddiqui
Hillel Sommer
Anita Sonii
Tanya Walsh
Ian Whetter
Omer Yusuf
Med III award nominees
Choosing wisely
Dan Ilchyna
Andrew MacDiarmid
Pam Orr
Dennis Paige
Guillermo Rocha
Martina Roslerova
Faisal Siddiqui
Clinical teaching - attending
Stephanie Appleby
Heather Ashdown
Anthony Battad
Jonathan Bellas
Megan Cooney
Donald Duerksen
Anne Findlayson
Carmen Hurd
Geoffrey Konrad
Sebastian Launcelott
Michael Love
Andrew MacDiarmid
Brendan McCarthy
Brian Milligan
Pam Orr
Zoe Piggott
Justin Rivard
Guillermo Rocha
Sushma Sudigala
Ian Surdhar
Omar Yusuf
Clinical teaching - resident
Jessica Bednarz
Peter Cho
Braeden Cruise
Nicole Delaloye
Wareef Fallatah
Samantha Frost
Rebecca Van Ginkel
Laurel Grant
Mohammed Hasen
Elad Holzer
Roy Hutchings
Kanisha Cruz-Kan
Greg Longbottom
Pam McIntosh
Ryan Pots
Meg Raymond
Nikita Sarangal
Troy Swanson
Dorothy Yu
Mentorship attending
Anthony Battad
John Bonanni
Megan Cooney
Carrie Corbett
Ravi Jayas
Geoffrey Konrad
Sebastien Launcelott
Brian Milligan
Pam Orr
Zoe Piggott
Suzanne Robinson
Guillermo Rocha
Cesar Rona
Faisal Siddiqui
Ian Surdhar
Teresa Wawrykow
Mentorship resident
Nicole Delaloye
Anton Fomenko
Rebecca Van Ginkel
Sophie Hu
Jiyoung Hwang
Daisy Ko
Troy Swanson
Leanne Zerkee
Patient advocacy – attending
Stephanie Appleby
Heathe Ashdown
Anthon Battad
Megan Cooney
Carrie Corbett
Donald Duerksen
Anne Fndlayson
Michae Love
Brenda McCarthy
Amanda Morris
Pam Orr
Dennis Paige
Guillermo Rocha
Ian Sudhar
Heather Watson
Omer Yusuf
Patient advocacy – resident
Ezra Bridgwater
Farshad Ghasemi
Megan Sorokopud Jones
Katherine Kuo
Ryan Potts
Carmen Soltys
Matt Stecy
Professionalism – attending
Heather Ashdown
Anthony Battad
Jonathan Boman
Megan Cooney
Devon Evans
Tyler Friesen
Ravi Jayas
Geoffrey Konrad
Sebastian Launcelott
Pam Orr
Dennis Paige
Daniel Palitsky
Justin Rivard
Guillermo Rocha
Allan Schaffer
Professionalism – resident
Harpreet Chahal
Megan Sorokopud Jones
Esther Kim
Katherine Kuo
John O'Leary
Denae Rott
Dorothy Yu
Alumni links
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Body donation program
Service after death
Through the body donation program, students gain a deeper understanding of human anatomy through first-hand experience.
At the same time, the program gives donors the opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to the advancement of health sciences. Your generous act provides a unique and lasting way to offer service after death.
In addition to the humanitarian aspects of this important decision, making advance arrangements can help relieve some of the stress your loved ones will face after your passing. When a death occurs, your next-of-kin is legally responsible for your body. Your advance plans will help your family decide what to do next during a very difficult time.
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University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus
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