Community Interest Groups

The Rural Interest Group (RIG) aims to expose medical students to rural health care and increase interest in practicing outside of Winnipeg. We are composed of 4 Med 2s and 2 Med 1 executives who organize events for all preclerkship students. Events range from lunches with physicians practicing rural medicine, exposure to rural residency programs, and 1- or 2-day trips to major rural centres to experience rural medicine. RIG executives organize these events with the help of two amazing staff and recruit students to attend. Executive or not, students get lots of exposure to hands-on skill training, advice from physicians, and various health care settings around MB!

The South Asian Medical Student Association (SAMSA) is a dynamic interest group dedicated to empowering South Asian medical students on their journey to becoming healthcare professionals. Our mission is to illuminate the unique identity and responsibilities of South Asians in the medical field while fostering a strong sense of representation within the diaspora. Through engaging events and AMA’s, SAMSA creates a vibrant platform for students to connect, learn, and celebrate their heritage. We provide invaluable connections with physicians and healthcare practitioners who share our identity, allowing members to build networks and gain insights into the shared experiences that unite us. Join SAMSA to embrace your heritage while pursuing a rewarding career in medicine.

A collaborative committee formed by representatives from the Government Affairs & Advocacy Committee (GAAC) as well as Global Health Advocacy (GHA), SAC represents the interests and concerns of medical students to all levels of government. Annually, SAC organizes a delegation of medical students to travel to Ottawa for Lobby Day. Additionally, SAC organizes Provincial Lobby Day locally in Manitoba, as well as opportunities for students to become better advocates at a local and international level.

Annual awards given by the Med 2s, 3s, and 4s to thank their teachers from the past year. The pre-clerkship awards are given for the teachers deemed the most inspiring, most innovative, the best mentor, and the best teacher in small group settings. There is also an award for the best course and an award from the Med 2 class for the best Rural Week preceptor. This year we added an award for a BSc (Med) preceptor given by the Med 3 class. The clerkship awards are given to residents and attendings for their professionalism, clinical reasoning, patient advocacy, and mentorship.

The Northern Remote Interest Group (NRIG) aims to provide students the opportunity to learn more about practicing medicine in Northern Manitoba. We recognize the unique challenges and health needs of Northern communities and we are dedicated to learn more and work directly with communities in order to help bridge gaps in healthcare and build trusting relationships. We hope to provide several opportunities to meet directly with Northern physicians and visit a community so medical students can learn about Indigenous culture and ways of life.

The UMJM is our school’s very own academic journal, highlighting the accomplishments of our college. Participation in this club will allow students to be involved in the writing and editing of the UMJM

The Canadian Alliance of Medical Students Against Human Trafficking (CAMSAHT) is the first, student-led anti-trafficking initiative of its kind in Canada. We work to educate all Canadian healthcare professionals about human trafficking through curriculum development, research, and advocacy.

UM Run exists to bring together students that share a common interest in running, organize regular group runs, and help encourage both physical and mental well-being.

Our chapter’s mission is to educate the nation’s youth with the knowledge to protect themselves from the dangers of skin cancer and UV exposure.

The wilderness medicine interest group (WMIG) will provide experience and education for those interested in emergency and wilderness medicine, with emphasis on outdoors and low resource environments. Our goal is to support and inform students regarding careers related to wilderness medicine, teach practical skills, and promote further education.