The University of Manitoba’s Max Rady College of Medicine has launched a mentorship program that will connect students with mentors from diverse backgrounds. Six physician mentors—representing Black, Filipino, Jewish, Muslim, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disabled identities—have been appointed to provide identity-based mentorship. “The increase in antisemitism, rise in Islamophobia, attacks on trans human rights and gender affirming care, and racist backlash all impact our medical community,” said Rady Vice-Dean of Indigenous Health, Social Justice, and Anti-Racism Dr Marcia Anderson. “They influence the experiences of our learners, and we want to provide them with a safe space to seek guidance and mentorship.” Anderson added that, while not all students will see themselves represented, this is a first step toward building a more inclusive network.
