Application
In order to apply, students must submit an application form. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements after which applications are reviewed. Applicants will be contacted if they are selected for the program.
Successful Applicants
Before beginning their rotations all students must complete the necessary forms, which include Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) form, criminal record check, and job shadowing policy forms.
The program consists of a week of actual rotations during which students devote approximately 35-45 hours attending clinical and non-clinical rotations. In the clinical rotations, students engage in a variety of activities with their mentors, which include but are not limited to -- attending rounds, observing patients, interacting with health professionals and staff in clinical setting, accompanying mentor to surgery, and sitting-in on consultations. Students may shadow adult, pediatric, and specialty physicians. Students have the opportunity to gain insight into the professional life of the various healthcare workers as well as acquire non-clinical exposure in the field of healthcare administration. There are no cost associated with participating in this program other than possible housing fees.
Students will complete their rotations in groups of two or three. For more information see Important Dates or email Edward Tan. Upon completion of the program, students will be required to meet with the coordination committee. At this time students will discuss their experiences and have the opportunity to make suggestions on how to improve the program for the upcoming year.
To discover what the life of an selected student entails, click on history.
Coordinator
In order for this program to remain functioning, the Rural Manitoba Health Mentorship Program is created as a self-perpetuating program. The selected students are expected to participate as coordinator(s) of subsequent semesters of the program after their term of internship, supporting and guiding the new students. The chosen coordinator(s) must manage the program for the up coming year. This involvement requires interaction with hospital/clinic directors, faculty, and staff. They must also try to improve the program and envision new directions for the program.
