An initiative of
Dr. Karver Zaborniak
Program Director
Lisa Wirth
The Clinical Immunology and Allergy Program at the University of Manitoba has a long standing history of training internationally recognized physicians within the specialty. The program offers a balanced learning experience of outpatient care within a tertiary centre and community clinics, complex inpatient consultations within tertiary care centres, along with abundant formal teaching exposures. Residents have pursued a broad variety of careers, including both research and clinical focuses. Residents have published and presented peer reviewed manuscripts and abstracts at national and international meetings. Perhaps the greatest strength of our training program is the approachable and friendly nature of our support staff and staff physicians.
This residency program is for 2 years.
Program length of training does not exceed the Royal College or College of Family Physicians of Canada standard.
The aim of the Clinical Immunology and Allergy Program is to develop skills necessary for a resident to become a consultant in this area of clinical medicine. The program is approved by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Clinics are held at the Health Sciences Centre and Grace Hospital. Academic sessions are held at the Health Sciences Centre. Inpatient consultation requests are received from within the city of Winnipeg.
Although there are required rotations, the program provides sufficient flexibility in elective rotations to meet the requirements of the Royal College as well as address the specific interests of the resident. Over the two years, the resident will gain a sound background in immunology with immunology academic half day sessions, as well as 1-2 post graduate immunology courses. A combined adult and pediatric half day takes place every Wed from 12:00 – 3:00. These academic sessions are nationally linked by video with other training programs across Canada. Monthly Academic Rounds and Journal Club are attending by both academic and community allergists. The program participates in the Canadian Immunodeficiency Society videoconference rounds, which are held four times per year.
Over the two years, the trainee will develop expertise in management of the following conditions:
Out of province rotations can be arranged. A research project is mandatory and trainees are highly encouraged to submit abstracts to national and international meetings.
