Academic Interest Groups

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.

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.

The Diagnostic Medicine Interest Group brings together the fields of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, and Radiology under one umbrella. Our goal is to expose medical students to the diverse ways physicians use diagnostic tools to guide patient care. We host interactive skills sessions, such as hands-on ultrasound workshops, and provide opportunities to connect with pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists in diagnostic medicine. Through these events, students will gain practical experience, broaden their understanding of diagnostic specialties, and appreciate their essential role across all areas of medicine.

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.

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.   

The MSK/Sport Medicine Interest Group unites students interested in Physiatry, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Fitness, and Nutrition. Our mission is to showcase the diverse ways musculoskeletal medicine impacts patient care—from injury prevention and rehabilitation to surgical management and lifestyle optimization. We organize information sessions, skills workshops, and wellness-focused events to connect students with physicians, residents, and experts in these fields. Whether you are curious about a career in MSK specialties or simply want to explore how exercise and nutrition contribute to overall health, MSK-SMIG offers opportunities to learn, engage, and stay active.

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group is committed to educating medical students about the issues in women’s health that affect all areas of medicine. OGIG will provide information for those students specifically interested in obstetrics, gynecology, or other aspects of women’s health.

A student interest group aimed at connecting interested students with attending and residents in ophthalmology. Events including speeches, Q&A sessions, etc. will be held throughout the year in order to engage students in this exciting field. We also fundraise with Orbis, a non-profit NGO dedicated to saving sight worldwide through initiatives such as the flying eye hospital.