Winnipeg May Term Project: University of Manitoba

Next, we were given a tour of the University of Manitoba by Dr. Cholakis, a graduate professor and gum surgeon at the university. Because the University has multiple campuses, we checked out the downtown science and medical campus because it includes many new facilities and is quickly becoming one of Canada’s leading graduate medical programs due to its proximity to the hospital. Students are able to take classes and work in the clinic as an actual doctor, giving them experience in the medical field. The university clinic offers dental surgeries at a lower price than private firms, so it’s a great deal for the students and citizens alike. The University has recently built a new cancer research center, which again gives medical students a chance to work in this field and suggest research ideas related to finding a cure for cancer. Apart from the hands-on dental/medical facilities, we visited the library, the recreational facility, the hospital, and the cafeteria. The University of Manitoba was an impressive educational institution that we enjoyed touring.