Established in 1896 as the Department of Bacteriology, Pathology and Histology, our department has a rich and evolving history, undergoing several transformations: Bacteriology and Serology (1916), Hygiene and Public Health (1923), Bacteriology and Immunology (1929), and Medical Microbiology (1967).
In 2016, it became Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (MMID), emphasizing both pathogen research and disease treatment.
With over a century of history, MMID remains a leader in medical research, integrating robust basic science, graduate student training, clinical microbiology and infectious disease care.
What we offer
The department supports a number of education programs, from undergraduate studies to post-doctoral training in specialty areas of microbiology.
Our story
Established in 1884 as the Department of Bacteriology, Pathology, and Histology, our department has a rich and evolving history.
It underwent several transformations, becoming Bacteriology and Hygiene in 1916, Bacteriology and Serology in 1919, Bacteriology and Immunology in 1929, and finally adopting the name Medical Microbiology in 1967. In 2016, the department evolved into Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (MMID), reflecting a heightened focus on both the pathogen and the patient's disease.
With a legacy dating back over a century, MMID remains at the forefront of medical research and care. The department seamlessly integrates robust basic science research and graduate student training with a commitment to excellence in clinical microbiology, infectious disease care, and postgraduate clinical training.
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Student supports
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MMCF Jack Wilt Travel Award
Background
The Manitoba Medical College Foundation (MMCF) has established the MMCF – Jack Wilt Travel Award at the Winnipeg Foundation through gifts from Dr. John Charles (Jack) Wilt's friends, family, medical institutions, and conferences. This award aims to assist students with travel expenses for conference participation, funded by the annual income generated from the endowment.
Eligibility
To qualify for the award, applicants must be in good standing and attending a professional meeting or conference to present research results (poster or oral presentation). Eligible candidates are enrolled in either the postgraduate medical education program in the Department of Medical Microbiology at the Max Rady College of Medicine or the Adult or Pediatric Infectious Disease Residency Training Program at the same college. Requests for funding should include evidence of paper or poster presentation acceptance.
Deadline
The deadline to submit an application for the Jack Wilt Travel Award is April 1 of the academic year.
Selection procedure
The dean of the Max Rady College of Medicine (or designate) will appoint the selection committee, including the head of medical microbiology and infectious diseases (or designate). The University of Manitoba's board of governors retains the right to modify award terms with complete consultation with the Winnipeg Foundation if changed conditions necessitate adjustments.
Information flow
Financial aid and awards send the award selection form to the PGME awards coordinator.
The PGME awards coordinator forwards relevant award details to the department-based award administrator.
After selecting a candidate, the department-based awards administrator provides the resident's name, student number, and award amount to the PGME awards coordinator.
The PGME awards coordinator sends a signed, completed award selection form back to the Financial Aid and Awards Office for processing.
Award status information cannot be provided by the department or PGME office via email, phone, or in person.
Notification and disbursement
The Financial Aid and Awards Office communicates the award to the recipient through a notification letter. Once the cheque is issued, it goes to the PGME awards coordinator for disbursement to the department-based award administrator, who then forwards it to the successful candidate.
department Research
The department produces excellent research to continually develop our understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases.
Our researchers
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Student research
Community and partners
We are proud to partner with organizations worldwide to improve public health in the field of infectious diseases on an international scale.
Faculty and staff
Our team
Our department is run by award-winning faculty and staff who are dedicated and passionate about their contributions to the field of medical microbiology. Contact us to learn more about our department and what we have to offer.
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Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Max Rady College of Medicine
Room 543 - 745 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canada
204-789-3299
204-789-3926