Academic Interest Groups

The Pediatrics Interest Group (PIG) puts on many great events each year, including Halloween and Valentine’s Day Candy gram fundraisers, a dinner with physicians in various pediatric subspecialties, information nights run by current pediatrics residents about their path to residency, pediatric skills night, and more! 

Point of Care Ultrasound is an important tool in clinical practice for its use in diagnostic imaging and procedural guidance. However, students rarely get opportunities to use or learn about ultrasound in medical school. POCUS IG hosts skills sessions where students can receive hands-on experience and training with point of care ultrasound. Through these sessions students will learn a wide variety of POCUS techniques from doctors and residents.

This interest group provides an exposure to the subspecialties of psychiatry. We facilitate panel discussions by specialists on topics ranging from mood disorders to child and adolescent psychiatry.

The Research in Medicine Interest Group aims to promote careers in medical research and to connect students with the resources needed to become involved with research during their medical education.

SIGN aims to stimulate medical student’s interests in neurology and make them aware of opportunities within the field. SIGN, being the University of Manitoba chapter of the American Academy of Neurology, looks to accomplish this by creating an environment of like-minded individuals and provide the encouragement and opportunities to pursue their neurology-based interests. We organize and facilitate events, invite guest speakers, and offer clinical exposures to enhance members’ understanding of neurology. We advocate for neurological health awareness, promote networking and leadership development, and engage in community outreach. Join us to explore neurology and build lasting connections with fellow students.

The University of Manitoba Surgery Club is made up of Manitoba medical students interested in pursuing a career in surgery. We work to connect students to mentors, get students exposed to the wide variety of surgical specialties available here in Manitoba, as well as create hands-on events where students can practice their surgical skills. Last year we organized a “Suture Night” where students had the opportunity to learn and practice suturing, and knot-tying, as well as a Laparoscopy simulation event. We look forward to reading your applications this year!

UIG is your portal to the world of Urology, offering you shadowing opportunities with physicians in the field, an opportunity to get hands on through skills nights, as well as giving you information about patient care and career development in the field.