Cam Woo
Electives administrator
204-789-3568
electivesUGME@umanitoba.ca
What we offer
Summer programs
B.Sc. Med Program
The B.Sc. Med Program offers undergraduate medical students the opportunity to engage in two summer terms of research, providing students with the chance to review posted abstracts from potential supervisors or pursue their own projects. Additionally, travel awards, prizes, and scholarships are available for outstanding B.Sc. Med students and projects addressing specific research topics.
Duration:
Two summer terms, each lasting between 12 to 13 weeks.
Location:
University of Manitoba
Cost and payment information:
Students receive a stipend of $7500 per summer term, inclusive of a two-week vacation period. There are no additional fees for participation.
Credit:
Appears as B.Sc. Med on your transcript and is noted on your Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR).
How to apply:
Submit research applications online, jointly with your supervisor, by December 3rd of the preceding year.
Contact:
Allison Birch
Program Administrator, B.Sc. Med Program
Allison.Birch@umanitoba.ca
204-789-3558
Diabetes Canada Camp Briardale
Diabetes Canada Camp Briardale provides 24/7 supervision for children with Type 1 diabetes in a camp atmosphere. Participants engage in insulin dosage and level monitoring while actively participating in and supervising camp activities. This program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in managing diabetes in a supportive environment.
Duration:
Duration varies depending on the camp session.
Location:
Diabetes Canada Camp Briardale, location specifics available upon acceptance.
Cost and payment information:
Please refer to the Diabetes Canada website for information regarding fees and payment options.
Credit:
Students who are pre-approved and successfully registered in both the Early Exposure program and accepted by the Diabetes Camp will have a Summer Session course indicated on their transcript. This experience will also be noted on their Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR).
How to apply:
Applications are processed through the Diabetes Canada website.
Contact:
Dr. Elizabeth Sellers
Program Coordinator
Diabetes Canada Camp Briardale
esellers@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
204-787-7435
IFMSA Student Exchange Program
The IFMSA Student Exchange Program, facilitated by the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations, offers medical students the opportunity to explore healthcare delivery and systems in diverse cultural and social settings worldwide. Participants spend four weeks to one year studying and experiencing healthcare systems, cultures, and medical practices in foreign countries. This program provides valuable clinical experience, exposes students to different healthcare delivery models, and fosters international understanding and cooperation among medical students.
Duration:
Typically ranges from four weeks to one year.
Location:
Various countries worldwide, coordinated through IFMSA member organizations.
Cost and payment information:
There is a multi-step application process through CFMS Global Health and IFMSA, with registration fees paid once the exchange country is awarded. Early Exposure program registration is required for malpractice/liability insurance coverage and credit on the MSPR. Students are responsible for Early Exposure fees before their flight.
Credit:
Participation appears as a Summer Session course on your transcript and is noted on your MSPR as an Early Exposure with overseas experience in the area you were exposed to.
How to apply:
Complete the multi-step application process through CFMS Global Health and IFMSA. Ensure Early Exposure program registration for insurance coverage and credit on the Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR).
Health Careers Manitoba – Discover Health Careers (formerly Home for the Summer)
Health Careers Manitoba's Discover Health Careers program (formerly Home for the Summer) offers medical students the opportunity to gain rural and northern healthcare experience in Manitoba during the summer months.
Duration:
Summer months.
Location:
Rural, northern and urban Manitoba.
Cost and payment information:
The program covers Early Exposure registration costs, accommodation expenses for students without community connections, and pays an hourly wage of $25. Accommodation costs may be up to the student to cover.
Credit:
Appears as a Summer Session course on your transcript and is noted on your Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)as a Home for the Summer Early Exposure in rural Family Medicine.
How to apply:
Complete the application form and submit it by the end of January. Final placements are confirmed by the end of March.
Contact:
Ashley Shaw
Physician recruiter
Shared Health
ashaw3@sharedhealthmb.ca
Ongomiizwin Health Services Summer Early Exposure Electives
Organized by Ongomiizwin Health Services (OHS), this program provides participants with hands-on experience in Family Medicine, along with community and cultural immersion opportunities. Accommodations and air travel to assigned communities are arranged by OHS.
Duration:
Minimum one week during the summer, Monday to Thursday.
Location:
Fly-in communities in Manitoba.
Cost and payment information:
Costs, including accommodations and air travel, are arranged and covered by OHS.
Credit:
This experience will be noted on your records as an OHS Summer Early Exposure Elective, emphasizing Family Medicine and community-based experiences.
How to apply:
Please contact us at the coordinates below.
Contact:
Kristen Holmes Lavery
Physician and charter coordinator, Island Lakes; student coordinator (all sites)
Ongomiizwin Health Services, Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing
204-789-3873
kristen.lavery@umanitoba.ca
Ongomiizwin Health Services Summer Student Work Experience
Organized by Ongomiizwin Health Services (OHS), this program provides participants with a blend of clinical experience, community engagement, and cultural immersion. This 10-week program focusses on Family Medicine within First Nations communities in Manitoba.
Duration:
Minimum10 weeks duration in one community.
Location:
First Nations communities in Manitoba.
Cost and payment information:
The program covers Early Exposure registration costs and provides a small stipend and living allowance. Accommodations and air travel are arranged by OHS.
Credit:
Appears as a Summer Session course on your transcript and is noted on your Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR) as an OHS Early Exposure, emphasizing experience in Northern, rural, and Family Medicine settings.
How to apply:
Application forms will be available online. Stay tuned for the application deadline, typically in late February or early March.
Deadline: March 15 annually; late submissions will not be accepted.
Contact:
Kristen Holmes Lavery
Physician and charter coordinator, Island Lakes; student coordinator (all sites)
Ongomiizwin Health Services, Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing
204-789-3873
kristen.lavery@umanitoba.ca
Summer Early Exposure Program
The Summer Early Exposure Program offers undergraduate medical students the opportunity to gain clinical experience across various medical fields. You'll have the chance to immerse yourself in different healthcare settings, from rural to urban, even overseas. By participating, you'll complete a minimum of 80 hours under the supervision of experienced professionals, submitting required evaluations for each experience.
Duration:
Flexible scheduling allows for multiple clinical experiences throughout the summer.
Location:
Various locations available, including rural, northern, urban, and international settings.
Cost and payment information:
A registration fee, approximately $140.00, covers required liability and malpractice insurance for the entire summer, regardless of the number of exposures. Payment can be made through Aurora Student online or via telephone banking.
Credit:
Appears as a Summer Session course on your transcript and is noted on your Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR) for each exposure length and type as designated in your application.
How to apply:
Submit application forms for pre-approval to the Electives Administrator at the UGME Office at least two weeks prior to the start date of your clinical experience. Ensure you secure a supervisor and arrange dates with administrative personnel in the department of your chosen experience.
Contact:
Summer Research Program
The Summer Research Program aims to enhance student skills in critical data evaluation, effective result communication, experimental design, and hypothesis testing. While it does not confer a degree, completion of the program is recorded on your transcript. Annually, a call for applications is circulated to medical students, including abstracts from potential supervisors. Upon securing a supervisor, applicants must prepare a research proposal, abstract, and student role document as part of the application process.
Duration:
The program runs for approximately 12 weeks during the summer recess between either year one and two OR year two and three of medical training, depending on program allowances. This is a full-time program with a two-week paid vacation.
Location:
Students may conduct research at their chosen location, typically within the university or affiliated research facilities.
Cost and payment information:
All students receive stipendiary support, presently $7,500 for the summer, paid directly via direct deposit. Accepted students must submit a direct deposit form to payroll upon acceptance into the program.
Credit:
Completion of the program is recorded on your transcript as a non-degree course.
How to apply:
Complete the required documents, including a research proposal, abstract, and student role document, and submit them as per the application guidelines.
Contact:
WISH Clinic
The WISH Clinic offers students the opportunity to volunteer at a student-run health clinic, engaging in various roles to support community healthcare.
Volunteers develop essential skills such as collaboration, communication, client interviewing, health administration, and policy development. Additionally, students have the chance to join the WISH Clinic Student Executive Council.
The clinic plays a vital role in extending community clinic hours to provide after-hours care. Interprofessional collaboration is emphasized, allowing students to work alongside peers from various disciplines.
Duration:
Volunteers commit to 4.5-hour shifts on Sunday afternoons from September to mid-June.
Location:
WISH Clinic at Mount Carmel Clinic, located at 886 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R2W 5L4.
Cost and payment information:
Volunteering at the WISH Clinic is unpaid.
Credit:
Participation in the WISH Clinic is noted on your Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR) and included as "Community Service" on your student transcript and co-curricular record. Involvement can also be highlighted on your personal CV for CaRMS and may count towards service learning hours for relevant courses.
How to apply:
- Complete the online application with program signatures.
- Attend orientation sessions (dates posted on the website).
- Sign up for an interview through the website.
Contact:
Electives
Choosing an elective
Electives in the Max Rady College of Medicine offer you a unique chance to explore a wide range of medical specialties and subspecialties. These hands-on experiences in clinical settings help you make informed decisions about your future career. You'll build practical skills in patient care and procedural techniques while working under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Explore electives at the Max Rady College of Medicine.
Visiting students
Are you a medical student from another institution? The Max Rady College of Medicine welcomes a limited number of visiting students for short elective study periods.
Visit the AFMC Portal for details and to apply.
International selectives
China
Partner institutions:
University of Manitoba and Shantou University Medical College
Availability:
Three weeks in March, usually two days after Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) match
Duration:
Varies based on individual schedule
Number of students accepted:
Two to four students per year
On-call duty:
None
Costs:
Travel expenses, accommodation, meals, and cost of living expenses are covered
Requirements:
- Act as "social hosts" to incoming Shantou exchange students (typically in April to May)
- Give a presentation of exchange experience with reference to learning objectives
- Submit a written report
- Agree to release University of Manitoba transcript to Shantou University Medical College
For more information:
Contact electivesugme@umanitoba.ca.
Haiti
Partner institutions:
University of Manitoba and Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
Availability:
Usually takes place in February
Duration:
Varies based on individual schedule and program requirements
Number of students accepted:
Dependent on program capacity and selection process
On-call duty:
Not specified
Costs:
Details provided during orientation meetings; typically cover travel expenses, accommodation, meals, and program-related costs
Requirements:
- Participate in four to five team orientation meetings between October and February
- Participate as a full member of the multidisciplinary team engaged in various clinical activities
- Post-elective, participate in one debriefing session with the team in March/April
For more information:
Contact Pierre Plourde.
Japan
Partner institutions:
University of Manitoba and Saitama Medical School
Availability:
Three weeks in March, usually two days after Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) match.
Duration:
Varies depending on individual schedule and program
Number of students accepted:
Two students per year
On call duty:
None required
Costs:
Travel expenses, accommodation, meals, and cost of living expenses are covered.
Requirements:
- Be available during the month of August to assist with incoming Japanese exchange students (evenings & weekends)
- Give a presentation of exchange experience to students & faculty (arranged through the Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) office) and submit a written report
- Agree to release University of Manitoba transcript to Saitama Medical College if required
For more information:
Contact electivesugme@umanitoba.ca.
Kenya
Partner institutions:
University of Manitoba and University of Nairobi HIV/AIDS Clinics
Availability:
Anytime except December fifteen to January three
Duration:
Four to six weeks (three weeks for selectives)
Number of students accepted:
Limit of 15-16 students at a time, selected on a first-come, first-served basis
On call duty:
None required.
Costs:
- Student responsible for all travel and per diem expenses, including air fares
- Furnished accommodation (with kitchen facilities) provided at approximately CAD$15-17 per day
- Local transportation to and from clinics provided
For more information
Contact lgelmon@csrtkenya.org.ca.
Philippines
Partner institutions:
University of Manitoba and Various Hospitals and Health Clinics in the Philippines
Availability:
Contact electivesugme@umanitoba.ca for additional information.
Duration:
Three to four weeks
Number of students accepted:
Varies; participants are selected based on eligibility criteria and available slots
On call duty:
No
Costs:
- Students are responsible for all travel and per diem expenses, including air fares
- Furnished accommodation (with kitchen facilities) provided at approximately CAD$15-17 per day
- Local transportation to and from clinics provided
Learning objectives:
- Describe the natural history of diseases, especially those not commonly encountered in North America
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic global health elective principles
- Identify barriers to effective health care
- Give examples of use of clinical skills with limited laboratory services
- Understand differences in medicines and treatments in another setting/country
- Understand different perspectives of health care provision, health systems, and policies
- Identify examples of the value of inter-professional care
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of different and vulnerable communities
- Apply the CanMEDs Framework and Competencies
For more information:
Questions?
For advice on choosing and planning your electives, it's a great idea to talk with a trusted mentor or faculty member. Their professional insight can guide you in making informed decisions. Additionally, Student Affairs is here to help and offer support as you navigate your elective choices.
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Dr. Aldrich Ong
Electives director
aong3@cancercare.mb.ca
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