UM Department of Family Medicine

Positively influencing the health of individuals, families and communities across Manitoba. Through clinical work, teaching & innovative research.

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Residents, faculty, and staff came together during the Resident Welcome BBQ on June 29 to celebrate the start of a new academic year. We are excited to welcome new residents as they begin the next stage of their training and continue their journey in family medicine.

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The Department of Family Medicine is proud to congratulate Dr. Peter Nickerson on being appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

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His work has improved access to life-prolonging kidney transplants and helped reduce the risk of organ rejection for patients. This well-deserved recognition reflects an extraordinary career of leadership, research, collaboration, and service to health care.

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All interested medical learners and medical professionals are welcome to attend.

Please complete the registration form to receive the Zoom link: https://t.co/oVhOQlqZne

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Join the Department of Family Medicine for Grand Rounds on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for a discussion on:

"Gestational Diabetes: How Physician Assistants Are Improving Treatment" with speaker Nikki Semaniuk, Physician Assistant.

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This online session will highlight how physician assistants are supporting improved care and treatment for patients with gestational diabetes, while contributing to collaborative, team-based approaches in primary care.

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Congratulations to the entire Lac du Bonnet Medical Group team and thank you for your extraordinary leadership in rural medicine, mentorship and patient care.

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The Department of Family Medicine is proud to celebrate Lac du Bonnet Medical Group as the recipient of the 2026 Inspire DFM Teaching Site of the Year Award.

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It also helps facilitate their successful entry into practice while improving long-term physician retention within the communities that need them most. By investing in training and recruitment, we can help more physicians choose rural practice and improve access to care.

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Join us on May 22 at 3:00 p.m. in Lac du Bonnet as we celebrate the 2026 Inspire DFM Award winners and recognize excellence in primary care across Manitoba. Please RSVP your attendance before the end of the day on May 13, 2026, at the following link: https://t.co/aYmV2INLKw

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The Department of Family Medicine is proud to celebrate Lac du Bonnet Medical Group as the recipient of the 2026 Inspire DFM Teaching Site of the Year Award.

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Congratulations to the entire Lac du Bonnet Medical Group team and thank you for your leadership in education and patient care.