Academic Interest Groups

The Addictions Education Interest Group (AEIG) is dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of the field of Addictions Medicine. Our goal is to reduce stigma regarding addictions and build relationships between medical students and those who have addictions. We do this by collaborating with the community and organizing events that our classmates can participate in.

Dedicated to providing University of Manitoba students with a greater understanding of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. This will be accomplished with educational and networking sessions that are complementary to the medical school curriculum. In addition, the AIG aims to encourage students to consider anesthesiology as a possible career choice. Activities include clinical skills and procedure stations, interactive talks, and a critical care medicine session.

Our goal is to provide students with information regarding the pathway to cardiology, the day-to-day life of a cardiologist, and the various subspecialties you can pursue. Last year we hosted a “Careers in Cardiology” event, where students had the opportunity to talk to different cardiologists about their journey and subspecialty, as well as “An Evening in Cardiology” event, where we took a trip to St. Boniface Hospital to get a tour of the cath lab, electrophysiology lab, and more!

A group aimed at teaching students about the field of Dermatology and its subspecialties. The goal is to foster an interest in Dermatology as a career and act as a forum for those already interested. Various events will be held throughout the year ranging from guest speakers to skills nights in an attempt to increase awareness and exposure to the field. It is worth noting that due to the high prevalence of skin pathologies in practice today, these events will be beneficial for students interested in almost any speciality.

Our goal is to assist students in learning more about emergency medicine. We will organize sessions that will serve as an opportunity to learn more about this specialty as well as to practice emergency medicine related clinical skills. We hope to provide a congenial environment for networking with other students, residents, and faculty.

The ENT Interest Group (ENTIG) seeks to expose the medical students at the University of Manitoba to the amazing speciality of Otolaryngology! Our objective is to inform our colleagues on the scope of otolaryngologists and the path to becoming one. Students will have the chance to explore the field via events throughout including information nights and clinical skills practice sessions with attending and resident physicians.

The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is dedicated to helping medical students explore the diverse and rewarding field of family medicine. We hope to share the versatility and opportunities available to family medicine physicians through suturing workshops, information nights, and networking events. If you have any ideas for events, or other things you’d like to see, we’d love if you’d join our team.

The Geriatrics Interest Group (GIG) focuses on the common interest of working in or learning more about the field of geriatrics. We are involved in networking with similar groups nationwide, organizing opportunities to learn geriatric-specific knowledge and skills with our classmates, and getting involved in the community!

The Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG) aims to expose undergraduate medical students to the specialty of infectious disease and medical microbiology. We hope to provide insight into what a career in infectious disease medicine would look like and provide examples of interesting cases you might see on the job. As well, we strive to keep students informed of cutting-edge research within the field of infectious disease. We host multiple events throughout the year, including a case night with an infectious disease physician, presentations from researchers, and more fun events!

IMIG is an interest group that provides opportunities to learn about Internal Medicine and the many sub-specialties that are within it. In addition, the group offers events that allow students to learn more about various medical topics and attend clinical skills workshops in the Clinical Learning Simulation Facility (CLSF). We also provide networking opportunities to students by being able to meet professors, physicians, and residents in the Internal Medicine field and as well connect with these individuals for shadowing experiences. Events held by IMIG in the past include Dinner with Internists, Q/A with Residents, Skills night, and many more.