Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
New futuristic ‘smart suite’ places UM at forefront of innovative research and learning
September 16, 2022 —
A new high-tech “smart suite” model apartment, developed by the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, opened Sept. 14 at Health Sciences Centre.
September 16, 2022 —
A new high-tech “smart suite” model apartment, developed by the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, opened Sept. 14 at Health Sciences Centre.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Get to know the new dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
September 16, 2022 —
On September 1, Dr. Peter Nickerson, a prominent physician and researcher in the field of organ transplantation, began his role as dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and dean of the Max Rady College of Medicine, as well as vice-provost (health sciences). We chatted with Dr. Nickerson about his plans for the future, his first job in health care, and his travel through northern Canada.
September 16, 2022 —
On September 1, Dr. Peter Nickerson, a prominent physician and researcher in the field of organ transplantation, began his role as dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and dean of the Max Rady College of Medicine, as well as vice-provost (health sciences). We chatted with Dr. Nickerson about his plans for the future, his first job in health care, and his travel through northern Canada.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Investment to increase class size for respiratory therapy
September 15, 2022 —
The respiratory therapy program at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will see a 20 per cent increase in its class size starting this fall to address a projected shortage of respiratory therapists in Manitoba.
September 15, 2022 —
The respiratory therapy program at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will see a 20 per cent increase in its class size starting this fall to address a projected shortage of respiratory therapists in Manitoba.
Research and International News
Introducing the winner of UM’s first Falling Walls Lab
September 15, 2022 —
Fifteen students and early career professionals pitched their grand idea with the potential to change the world at UM's first Falling Walls Lab event
September 15, 2022 —
Fifteen students and early career professionals pitched their grand idea with the potential to change the world at UM's first Falling Walls Lab event
Celebrating world-renowned infectious disease researcher Dr. Francis Plummer
September 13, 2022 —
New bust added to Innovation Plaza in honour of UM researcher
September 13, 2022 —
New bust added to Innovation Plaza in honour of UM researcher
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Students from diverse backgrounds embark on dentistry, dental hygiene journeys
September 13, 2022 —
On Sept. 8, new students in dentistry and dental hygiene took part in Opening Assembly on the Bannatyne campus. They were ceremonially cloaked in white coats and recited the Community Code.
September 13, 2022 —
On Sept. 8, new students in dentistry and dental hygiene took part in Opening Assembly on the Bannatyne campus. They were ceremonially cloaked in white coats and recited the Community Code.
Students News
Introducing the 2021 Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship recipients
September 12, 2022 —
UM students recognized for their efforts in bridging cross-cultural gaps, both locally and globally
September 12, 2022 —
UM students recognized for their efforts in bridging cross-cultural gaps, both locally and globally
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
New Master of Physician Assistant Studies students welcomed at UM
September 12, 2022 —
Fifteen students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences received stethoscopes on Friday, September 2 as part of an inaugural ceremony signaling the beginning of their Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS.)
September 12, 2022 —
Fifteen students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences received stethoscopes on Friday, September 2 as part of an inaugural ceremony signaling the beginning of their Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS.)
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Nursing research symposium returns virtually
September 12, 2022 —
The Helen Glass Research Symposium, presented by the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, returns September 26 and 28 in a virtual setting, with a focus on mixed methods research.
September 12, 2022 —
The Helen Glass Research Symposium, presented by the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, returns September 26 and 28 in a virtual setting, with a focus on mixed methods research.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Occupational therapy alumna finds rewards in counselling youth
September 10, 2022 —
Grad discovers her occupational therapist skill set prepares her for positions beyond traditional OT roles
September 10, 2022 —
Grad discovers her occupational therapist skill set prepares her for positions beyond traditional OT roles





