Medical Students' Association - MSA - University of Alberta

If you're interested in 2SLGBTQ+ health, the Sexuality and Gender Advocacy Committee (SGA) is hosting its annual Inclusive Health Conference on March 13, 2021. The conference features a keynote on trans health in a primary care setting by Dr. Ted Jablonski. More information and the link to sign up at https://inclusivehealthconference.com

The University of Alberta Medical Students' Association (MSA) stands in support of our peers from the University of Alberta Black Medical Students' Association (BMSA) and are committed to continued collaboration to enact the following calls to action.

University of Alberta BMSA Calls To Action.pdf

Unified Statement: The University of Alberta Medical Students’ Association (MSA), Black Medical Students’ Association (BMSA), and Indigenous Medical and Dental Students’ Association (IMDSA) stand together against anti-black racism and racism of all forms.

The recent tragic murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor in the United States; Regis Korchinski-Paquet here in Canada; and countless more in the past have exposed the deep-rooted anti-Black racism that exists within our society. The BMSA, IMDSA, and MSA join our students in frustration and grief regarding these current events and would like to express our sympathy to all of our Black faculty, staff, students, alumni and volunteers. We are enraged by these tragedies, and denounce racism in all of its forms.

Racial injustice is not unique to the United States. Systematic discrimination against Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) is pervasive in Canadian society. The field of medicine is not immune. It is important to recognize that many of our current and future colleagues face these systemic barriers. Now more than ever, we must show solidarity and take action to understand the issues of race, anti-indigenousness, and anti-blackness as future physicians and as members of the community we serve. We commit to fighting systemic racism and injustice, and recognize silence or indifference as markers of complicity.

Violence between police and the public has significant health consequences. It endangers individuals directly and is associated with chronic stress and mental health difficulties. We must also recognize that racism is a major social determinant of health inequity, and is associated with worse health outcomes for minority populations here in Canada. The most recent prominent example of this discrepancy is the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on BIPOC. As future physicians, it is our responsibility to advocate on behalf of our patients.

As leaders within the University of Alberta medical student body, we must fight for equitable representation of BIPOC in the medical profession and equip our current students to combat racism and discrimination for our patients within our communities. As medical students, we must renew our commitment to allyship by analyzing our bias and privilege, and renewing our commitment to correcting injustice. We must educate ourselves to recognize racism in our profession, and its impact on patients, and hone the skills to combat it effectively. We as BIPOC or non-BIPOC must then put into action these changes, and advocate for changes beyond ourselves throughout our communities and institutions.

Here are some resources that might be helpful for us: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSY8cUDjmbustcuXfRf791b-vWn7o7i88OhZaz85HqE/edit?usp=sharing

The MSA commits to taking action to fulfill these responsibilities in the following ways:
Working with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative to address social barriers for current and prospective students, and ensure adequate representation of BIPOC students within our medical classes
Constantly re-examining our own practices and decisions as a student government to ensure we are actively involving BIPOC perspectives at all levels of student leadership, and following principles of productive allyship
Optimizing our current curriculum to incorporate meaningful discussions and exercises regarding race, diversity, equity, and intersectionality

We stand in solidarity against all anti-BIPOC racism, and are committed to the above actions within our community at the University of Alberta.

In collaboration,
Black Medical Students’ Association, University of Alberta
Indigenous Medical and Dental Students’ Association, University of Alberta
Medical Students’ Association, University of Alberta

If you’d like to stand with the BMSA please reach out to [email protected]

U of A Anti-Racism Resource List Anti-Racism Resources This is a non-exhaustive list for an audience of medical students at the University of Alberta, collected from resources shared from peers across the country. This list may be updated over time. Training and Online Courses Call It Out by the Ontario Human Rights Commission...

The 7th annual Student Neurology Symposium, from the Quebec Student Interest Groups in Neurology (SIGN) of the 4 Quebec medical faculties as well as the University of Ottawa SIGN

This virtual conference will be taking place on Saturday June 6, 2020, starting at 9:15 AM Eastern time. The organizing committee wishes to extend an invitation to participate in this event to medical students from across Canada, including UofA medical students! Join them for a virtual day of talks, workshops, and amazing networking opportunities.

Whether you cultivate a particulate interest for neurology or you are simply interested in learning more about the field, this event is for you! It is an amazing opportunity to learn from different talks presented by passionate neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuroscientists, as well as meeting Neurology Residency Program Directors from all 5 schools to discuss any questions you might have about their respective programs.

Registration is free, but mandatory. To register, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/4yyU6or5v6cU431VA
For more information, please visit their website: https://www.neurologysymposium.com
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mathilde Robitaille (Head of Communications, 2020 Symposium Committee) at [email protected].

Virtual Neurology Symposium - Inscription For any questions, please contact, Pour toutes questions, veuillez contacter: Sarah Bouhadoun- [email protected] Étienne Leveillé- [email protected]

Congratulations to the CFMS Culture Changers at the University of Alberta. These physicians have been nominated by medical students for their contribution to educating medical students across Canada.

A new CFMS initiative is compiling wellness resources to help medical students through COVID-19. It includes links to apps, websites, and more to help you with your mental/physical/social health, nutrition, and other wellness concerns!

Check out the link below to see all of these wonderful wellness resources.

Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1neBH0m4tke91_7-GVos0hp8fJYHaY78PrLZ5y-E3Wdo/edit

Please add resources that have helped you so others can benefit too!

CFMS Wellness Resources | COVID-19 Mental Health Wellness Resources for Students | COVID-19 Response This document is a live working document for wellness resources available to students during the COVID-19 self-isolation period. Please add your Mental Health, Physical Health, Social Health, Nutrition and other resources in the s...

Ready to start crushing some of those 2020 goals? Why not do it while supporting a great cause! The Unbreakable Challenge is back for its second year and we are here to help you accomplish some new fitness goals while also raising funds and awareness for Osteoporosis Canada!

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𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲: Challenge yourself daily to 4 types of exercises (push-ups, planks, squats, and stability), while collecting donations and pledges from friends and family! The best part? All of these exercises can be completed from anywhere with no equipment required. You'll also be able to attend our final event on February 29th to celebrate the month!

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We are saddened by the loss of so many from our community on Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752. May we lift up and comfort the friends and families of those lost. We pray for peace in this troubling time.
-MSA President

27 Edmontonians killed in Tehran plane crash that claimed 176 lives: community leaders A newlywed couple, an obstetrician and her daughters, a family of four, and two graduate students have been identified as some of the dozens of people from Edmonton killed.

Have an interest in LGBTQ+ health? Save the date for the Inclusive Health Conference on March 21, 2020, where you can learn all about LGBTQ+ health issues in medicine. More details and registration here: https://inclusivehealthconference.com Early bird tickets as low as $30 available now!

Inclusive Health Conference: LGBTQ+ Health In Primary Care
Would you like to know more about health promotion for LGBTQ+ patients? The Inclusive Health Conference helps primary care professionals learn how to provide inclusive, informed care for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Get your tickets now for this one-day event in Edmonton, AB, featuring keynote speaker Dr Michael Marshall, Director of the recently opened Gender Program at the University of Alberta, which offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of gender dysphoria. Other sessions focus on intersex health, PReP prescribing, spirituality, and LGBTQ+ sexual health. All healthcare professional students and faculty are welcome.

March 16, 2019, 8:00 - 5:30pm
Maple Leaf Room, Lister Center, 11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
More information and tickets here: https://inclusivehealthconference.com/

Hey everyone,

The deadline for the application has been extended to March 18! Hopefully this will give you some more time to get your applications in - looking forward to reading your applications!

MD AIDE is an initiative aimed at providing free MCAT tutoring for students with Indigenous identities or who are experiencing financial need. Students will also have access to a network of medical student mentors.

MCAT tutoring sessions will run in the evenings two days a week from May 2019 - August 2019. We ask interested applicants who are writing the MCAT this summer to please book an exam date in August.

Please apply if you are interested in pursuing medicine! Students from any post-secondary background are eligible.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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