All our student groups in one place.

Interested in starting your own student group? Please email the Director of Student Groups, Erin Tetreau (erin.tetreau@ucalgary.ca) with your completed application form.

CMSA Active Student Groups

  • Anesthesia Interest Group

    Our goal is to connect students interest in anesthesiology to the faculty and create a supportive environment to explore their interest and learn about the field.

    Umberto Serghi edward.serghi@ucalgary.ca

    Shiva Ivaturi shiva.ivaturi@ucalgary.ca

    Tegan McGraw tegan.mcgraw1@ucalgary.ca

  • Book Club

    Our goals are to supplement our formal education through reflections on being human in medicine and making connections to health humanities through literature.

    Robyn Mellett robyn.mellett@ucalgary.ca

  • Calgary Asian Medical Student Association (CAMSA)

    The CAMSA values diverse Asian populations in medicine and recognizes the disparities faced by both professionals and patients as part of being a visible minority. This student group aims to build a sense of community, celebrate Asian cultures with social events, advocate for Asian and immigrant health in Calgary, provide mentorship for current and pre-medical students, and organize other service and professional events. We aim to also raise awareness of health disparities and cultural health beliefs in Asian communities. Everyone is welcome to join this club, regardless of race!

    camsa.uofc@gmail.com

  • Calgary Black Medical Students Association (BMSA)

    The Calgary Black Medical Student Association was founded in 2018 by medical students and residents. We strive to provide community, mentorship and advocacy pathways for Black medical students at the U of C. The BMSA stands for equity and diversity in the medical field as we recognize the barriers Black, immigrant, and racialized individuals expereince when accessing health and social support. The BMSA aims to create a safe space for those that self-identify as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black North American, or as a multiracial individual identifying with their Black ancestry and our allies!

    bmsa.calgary@gmail.com

  • Calgary Medical Students Cycling Club (CMSCC)

    The Purpose of this club is to provide an interactive and social platform for medical students who share a passion for bicycle riding. The CMSCC is a wellness-based initiative that provides participants with the physical and mental benefits of cycling, along with a space for medical students to share positive experiences and create lasting relationships.

    Erin Brintnell erin.brintnell@ucalgary.ca

    Rodion Isakovich rodion.isakovich@ucalgary.ca

  • Calgary Pediatrics Interest Group

    The mission of CPIG is to promote pediatric medicine as a specialty and to provide medical students with the opportunity to advocate on behalf of pediatric patients.

    Sophia Khan sophia.khan1@ucalgary.ca

    Jennifer Wytsma jennifer.wytsma@ucalgary.ca

    Angela Pochakom angela.pochakom@ucalgary.ca

    Wendy Xu wendy.xu1@ucalgary.ca

    Khushi Arora khushi.arora@ucalgary.ca

    Sara Cho sara.cho@ucalgary.ca

  • Calgary Student Run Clinic

    The SRC is an initiative aimed at providing accessible, quality healthcare for Calgary's underserved populations. With physician and student volunteers delivering primary care services, it aims to increase access to medical care, provide disease management and preventative medicine, health counselling and education, social and community services, while training medical students in the delivery of primary care services.

    calgarysrc@gmail.com

  • Canadian Global Surgery Trainee's Alliance (CGSTA)

    Canadian Global Surgery Trainee’s Alliance (CGSTA) is a national trainee group affiliated with the International Student Surgical Network (InciSioN). The UofC Chapter of CGSTA aims to provide medical students with opportunities to learn about, and help alleviate, barriers to accessing high-quality surgical care in underserved communities, both in Canada and around the world. Our goal is to foster a sense of curiosity and community amongst UME students by enabling global surgery advocacy, research, and networking opportunities.

    cgsta.ucalgary@gmail.com

  • Choosing Wisely: University of Calgary Medical Student Chapter

    Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in healthcare. It works with clinicians to identify and develop recommendations on frequently overused tests and treatments that do not add value to patient care (and may potentially expose patients to harm). This student group is dedicated to promoting Choosing Wisely recommendations and resource stewardship principles amongst University of Calgary medical students in an effort to provide high-value care as future physicians.

    Carolyn Campbell

    carolyn.campbell1@ucalgary.ca

  • Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)

    The Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) is a community of physicians, dentists, and students who grow in faith together and explore ways to integrate it into practice. We also reach out to serve the community. Anyone who believes or is curious is welcomed.

    Aradhana Jacob

    aradhana.jacob@ucalgary.ca

    Erin Zader

    erin.zader@ucalgary.ca

    Rose He

    wanxin.he@ucalgary.ca

  • Disability Inclusion & Advocacy Group (DIAG)

    The Disability Inclusion & Advocacy Group aims to create a safe space for medical students and physicians with disabilities (both physical and mental) to share their experiences and resources. Furthermore, this group aspires to enhance disability education, inclusion, and advocacy, in conjunction with community allies. Please note, disclosure of disability or non-disability is completely voluntary at all times for this group.

    calgary.diag@gmail.com

  • Emergency Medicine Interest Group

    Promote interest, knowledge, and experience in emergency medicine.

    Sydney Guderyan

    sydney.guderyan@ucalgary.ca

    Vaneeza Moosa

    vaneeza.moosa@ucalgary.ca

    Emily Kuervers

    emily.kuervers@ucalgary.ca

  • Environmental Health Interest Group (EHIG)

    The Environmental Health Interest Group seeks to increase awareness about the health implication of climate change. Through curriculum development, speaker events, collaborations and advocacy opportunities we hope to increase students knowledge on the interdependence of environmental and human health, and articulate the role of medical students and future physicians in climate advocacy.

    ehig.ucalgary@gmail.com

  • Family Medicine Interest Group and Rural Medicine Interest Group (FMIG/RMIG)

    The FRMIG exists to promote everything related to family and rural/regional medicine. We hope to create a community that is dedicated to enriching the lives of our students with positive experiences, networking socials, and learning opportunities that facilitate a path towards family and/or rural medicine. We have a great community of faculty, staff, doctors, and students, all eager and ready to guide our future doctors!

    fmigrmig@ucalgary.ca

  • Geriatrics Interest Group

    The Geriatrics interest group aims to increase knowledge and awareness of the medical and social issues facing older adults. We also serve as a forum for students interested in Geriatrics.

    Wendy Xu

    wendy.xu1@ucalgary.ca

  • Global Health Concentrate

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  • Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)

    The IMIG is designed to provide students with a greater exposure and understanding to the different subspecialties within Internal Medicine. This club will function to provide first-hand information to those medical students who are interested in exploring Internal Medicine as a possible career path. Physicians from most IM sub-specialties will come to organized group sessions and talk to the students about their specific fields; their life- styles; their journeys so far etc. The aim of these sessions will be for the students to get frank impressions about each IM sub-specialty, and also to know a little bit about the IM programs being offered in different schools across Canada.

    imigcalgary@gmail.com

  • Interprofessional Education (IPE) Interest Group

    The Calgary Student Interprofessional Collaboration (SIC) is responsible for actively collaborating to develop and strengthen interprofessional (IP) education opportunities for undergraduate students in healthcare related faculties in Calgary. Calgary SIC includes student members from Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Paramedicine, Medical Laboratory Technology, Social Work, and others. In collaboration with these students and faculty members we conduct research, run simulations, and host events aimed at developing sustainable and consistent interprofessional relationships and educational opportunities.

    umeipc.calgary@gmail.com

    Kristen Dyson

    kristen.dyson@ucalgary.ca

    Rebecca Sugars

    rebecca.sugars@ucalgary.ca

    Kailey Newel

    kailey.newel@ucalgary.ca

    Olivia Yung

    olivia.yung@ucalgary.ca

  • Mass Gathering Medicine

    Our mission is to offer experiences in medical volunteering at community events, strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration, develop practical skills, and engage locally.

    massgatheringIG@gmail.com

  • Med Aerials Club

    The Med Aerials Club will help introduce and/or train students in the aerial arts, including, but not limited to aerial silks, aerial hoop (lyra), and pole athletics. The club will host aerial classes that welcome students and residents from all skill levels. The aerial arts serve as the perfect activity to promote physical and mental wellbeing, creativity, and community building. This club offers a unique experience that is often inaccessible to the average person. Please contact us with any questions or if you are interested in trying out aerials!

    Sara Cho

    sara.cho@ucalgary.ca

  • Med Hockey

    To provide recreational hockey opportunities for medical students and residents of all skill levels. We organize fun, relaxed, and inclusive ice-times, typically on Friday afternoon which has been a longstanding tradition within the University of Calgary medical program.

    Liam Fitzgerald

    liam.fitzgerald1@ucalgary.ca

    Stephen Langor

    stephen.langor@ucalgary.ca

  • Med Soccer Club

    Our goal is to organize drop in, recreational soccer for med students at the U of C of any skill level. We strive to create a laid back and fun environment to meet colleagues in medicine and enjoy the sport together.

    Sri Puru

    sripuru99@gmail.com

    Liam Montgomery

    liam.montgomery@ucalgary.ca

  • Medical Education Working Group

    The Medical Education Working Group is focused on creating apps and performign medical education research. Current projects include the role of artificial intelligence and large language models in medical education. Notable projects include OSCE-GPT (https://oscegpt.com), an app designed for healthcare trainees along the entire spectrum of training (premed, med, residency, allied health, etc.). The platform provides immersive and interactive clinical scenarios, mirroring real-life cases and enhancing practical skill development. Trainees interact with simulated cases, receive instant, personalized feedback, and engage in a tailored learning process.

    Eddie Guo

    eddie.guo@ucalgary.ca

  • Medical Students for Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSD)

    The Medical Students for Gender and Sexual Diversity (abb. GSD) are committed to providing opportunities for medical students and physicians to learn more about 2SLGBTQ+ health and advocating for greater inclusivity within the medical school curriculum. We strive to foster a sense of community for queer medical students and ensure that future physicians are well-equipped to provide excellent, compassionate care to members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

    md.diversity@gmail.com

  • Muslim Medical Association Canada, Calgary Chapter (MMAC)

    The Muslim Medical Students’ Association was founded in 2020. We seek to create a safe space and community for Muslims at all stages of medical training, explore faith-based perspectives pertaining to patient care, and explore ways to navigate religion in the medical profession. We respect and are open to all religions. We invite any interested medical students to join!

    Mahrukh Kaimkhani

    mahrukh.kaimkhani@ucalgary.ca

    Sophia Khan

    sophia.khan1@ucalgary.ca

  • Neurology Interest Group

    The Neurology Interest Group is a student-run society for students interested in specializing in neurology. Our mandate is to provide students with career exploration, educational, and research opportunities to deepen their experience and passion for neurology.

    neurology.ig@gmail.com

    Andrea Soumbasis

    andreas.soumbasis@ucalgary.ca

    Braxton Phillips

    braxton.phillips@ucalgary.ca

  • Oncology Interest Group (OIG)

    The Oncology Interest Group (OIG) aims to provide students with first-hand exposure to the multidisciplinary practice of cancer management, including but not limited to, the specialties of medical, radiation, surgical, pediatric, and gynecological oncology. We organize events in which students can interact directly with current residents and staff, learn how to excel in clinical rotations, and gain networking and research opportunities that will aid in the pursuit of a future career in oncology.

  • Opthalmology Interest Group

    The Ophthalmology Interest Group aims to give members exposure to the different aspects of ophthalmology. This is done by making connections between students and faculty for shadowing, research and training opportunities. Ophthalmological assessments are an important part of several different disciplines; thus, we facilitate opportunities for individuals to learn basic eye exam manoeuvres and techniques.

    uofcoig@gmail.com

  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Interest Group

    The Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Interest Group aims to connect medical students with the multifaceted world of otolaryngology. Through educational lectures, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with residents and attending physicians, our group provides an enriching platform for students to explore career paths, clinical practice, and research in the field.

    Brandon Azer

    brandon.azer@ucalgary.ca

  • Palliative Care Interest Group

    Maitri Pancha

    maitri.panchal@ucalgary.ca

    Jennifer Ma

    yifma@ucalgary.ca

  • Physiatry and Sports Medicine Interest Group

    The physiatry and sports medicine group is for those students interested in movement, rehabilitation and/or sports medicine. The goal is to increase awareness of these forms of medicine and gain exposure to topics and expertise in these fields.

    Mankirat Bhogal

    mankirat.bhogal@ucalgary.ca

    Caitlin Bittman

    caitlin.bittman@ucalgary.ca

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