2024 Admissions
If you want to contact our student ambassadors, send them an email to admissions.med [at] mcgill.ca
SabrinaClass of 2024 Languages: French, English Cat lover, CrossFit enthusiast, surf newbie and very proud McGill Med Ambassador! I am a driven young professional and I unceasingly aspire to learn and improve, thus my motivation to become a clinician-scientist. As my academic background suggests, I am a well-rounded student with a wide range of experiences and interests. From my first year of university I knew that I wanted to do medicine, but I would not have guessed how challenging, yet so rewarding, the path to get there would be. I obtained my PhD in ophthalmic pathology in 2019 and I have several years of research experience prior to my doctoral studies, notably in the field of neurobiology and behavioural neuroscience. I also managed to study some Forensics and a bit of business along the way, and I truly believe that stepping out of my (science) comfort zone and learning new skills are an asset to being a good physician.I have gained valuable experience throughout my years in academia and I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most passionate, smart and unique people I know. As a student ambassador, I am honoured to be able to share these experiences with you, future colleagues and friends! |
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HaroonClass of 2024 Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi Growing up in Calgary, Alberta, I took full advantage of the Rocky Mountains and loved to camp, hike, kayak and snowboard. After a formative summer internship witnessing patients at a tertiary care medical centre in Calgary, I decided medicine was my calling and began my journey to medical school. I moved to Montreal in 2015 and completed my BSc. in Anatomy and Cell Biology and am currently completing my MSc. in Experimental Medicine from McGill University as well. To study at McGill Medicine was once a dream and now a reality since I was 16 when I first read about the rich history and legacy that the medical faculty holds, from William Osler to Wilder Penfield. It is a privilege to be studying medicine along with such a diverse cohort of individuals from varying experiences, languages and cultures and I am reminded of it daily. If I am not studying at any of the beautiful cafes in Montreal, you can catch me watching any movie by Christopher Nolan, binging rewatches of Stranger Things, The Office, or Suits or exploring Old Montreal. Please do not hesitate to reach out, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. |
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AmandaClass of 2024 Languages: English, French, Italian (Casual) Born and raised in Montreal, McGill has become my second home ever since I attended my first piano lesson at the age of 8 at the McGill Conservatory of Music. The downtown campus is surrounded by many of the city’s multicultural restaurants, festivals, live music and sporting events, all of which I love to explore with my friends and family. My passion for medicine and engineering has grown stronger throughout my time at McGill, and it stems from my volunteer experiences at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. As a future physician, I look forward to making use of my diverse background to improve patient care. Please do not hesitate to contact me as I am honoured to share my experiences with you and answer any questions that you may have! |
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ArshiaClass of 2024 Languages: English, French, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi (beginner), Spanish (beginner) My name is Arshia, and I am so honoured to be a part of the student ambassadors of the 2024 cohort! I was born and raised in Montreal, attending College Saint-Louis high school and Marianopolis College before being admitted into the McGill Med-P program. One of my biggest passions is writing, specifically poetry, as I believe this form of literature allows for introspection and can create a lasting impact in an individual’s life. My views on poetry mirror my decision to pursue a career in medicine. Particularly, my interest in this field came from a specific encounter I witnessed at my pediatrician’s office. A 6-year-old girl came into the clinic for a routine check-up in tears. Yet, upon seeing the grinning doctor, nurses, and associated staff, she instantly became at ease and was even excited for her examination. Medicine goes beyond the doctor-patient interaction; it is the harmony of cooperation, leadership, and advocacy. As a future physician, I hope to not only help my patients with their illnesses, but also be a source of comfort rather than anxiety. Medicine is a both a challenging and noble profession, crammed with late night study sessions and a hefty coffee tab. However, it is also filled with incredible memories with amazing people from all over the world. I wish you all the best of luck in your application process, and do not hesitate to reach out for all questions! |
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LaurenClass of 2024 Languages: English, French I’m Lauren and I’m so happy to be a student ambassador this year. I was born and raised in Montreal and as you can see in my info above, I have done all of my university education thus far at McGill! Becoming a physician has always been my end-goal, but I am very grateful for all the opportunities I had prior to starting medical school last year. I was accredited as a Kinesiologist with the Fédération des kinésiologues du Québec (FKQ) following my Kinesiology degrees, and I have 4 years of clinical research experience as well. The focus of my research during my B.Sc. Honours Thesis and M.Sc. was respiratory illnesses in the realm of exercise physiology, which allowed me to work with patients and healthcare professionals in the hospital setting. Following the completion of my Master’s degree, in the year before I started medicine, I worked as a clinical research coordinator in respiratory research at the Glen Site of the MUHC. I was thrilled when I was accepted into McGill’s MDCM Class of 2024, and I am so excited to use the experiences I had in my prior work and education to become the best physician I can be. Outside of school, I love music, dogs, kickboxing, and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to meeting you all and I’m happy to answer any questions you have. Good luck on this journey!! |
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DomenicoClass of 2024 Language: English My path to medicine is a little unconventional; I was born and raised in Montreal before moving to Toronto in 2015 to pursue a pharmacy degree. I’ve always enjoyed working with people from different walks of life and made it a priority to engage in many varied extracurriculars during both my undergraduate and pharmacy studies. Some of my favourite projects include serving as an executive for Toronto’s IMAGINE Clinic and investigating a radiotherapeutic drug aimed at treating HER2(+) breast cancer. When I’m not studying or volunteering, you can find me lifting weights at the gym, relaxing with friends, family and (trying to) meet new people. During my career as a pharmacist, I dealt with doctors who studied around the world and witnessed first hand the caliber at which McGill-trained physicians practice. The high academic standard, fantastic support system and commitment towards providing a diverse student body with countless opportunities along their medical school journey made choosing McGill Medicine an easy decision. |
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ShadiClass of 2024 Languages: English, French, Arabic (Tunisian dialect), Spanish (novice) I am Shadi and am honored to serve as student ambassador this year. I was born in Montreal and raised in both Montreal and Tunisia, my parents' home country. My interest in medicine began after spending some time with World War II veterans at the now-defunct Sainte-Anne Veterans' Hospital while in high school. I chose McGill to pursue my medical studies because of its world-renowned reputation in both medicine and research, its fantastic curriculum and because it's my alma mater. I'm a sports fanatic; rowing and cycling have been a focus of mine lately. My favorite movie of all time is 2001: A Space Odyssey. Tommy Wiseau's The Room is a close second. (kidding. although...). Feel free to reach out to me for any questions about the application process, the curriculum or the first year experience. Best of luck! |
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LauraClass of 2024 Languages: English, Mandarin, French (casual) Education: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Bloor Collegiate Institute, 2016); B.Sc. (Honours) Neuroscience (McGill University, 2020). Research experience: neuropsychiatry research (Douglas Mental Health University Institute, 2017-2020), physics research (National Cheng Kung University, 2018), spinal cord injury research (Amgen Scholars Canada Program - University of Toronto, 2019), biochemistry research (Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre, 2019-2020). I was born in Tianjin, China and moved to Toronto when I was five years old, so I grew up in the various suburbs that surround downtown. My interest in medicine is strongly intertwined with my research interests--I first became interested in neuroscience research during my first year of university when I attended a neuropsychiatry course that introduced me to the notion that the operations of the brain is intimately linked to health and disease. From this interest, I pursued research that aided me in crystallizing my interest for medicine, as it is a profession that allows a medical practitioner to form a unique, oftentimes vulnerable connection with someone who may have been a stranger minutes before. McGill's Faculty of Medicine is an incredibly supportive and diverse environment that is truly dedicated to students' success. I am grateful for the variety of support resources and opportunities, including Osler groups and the Longitudinal Family Medicine Experience, which have already introduced me to kind, generous, and professional mentors that I am sure will have a lasting impact on my future career. The Faculty is magical in that students, staff, professors, and physicians alike collaborate to consistently improve the quality of student mentorship and patient care.In my free time, I love to play piano and swim, and I am also interested in interrogation forensics, suturing fruits, and cafe hopping around Montréal. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would just like to chat! |
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AbedClass of 2024 Languages: English, Arabic, French I grew up in Syria and immigrated to Canada when I was 18 years old. Starting a new life in Canada was challenging but Montreal, especially McGill, quickly grew as my new home. McGill is an incredible place that not only provides its students with an incredible breadth of opportunities but also hosts many unique people from across the world who will make you feel most welcome as you all embark on a challenging yet memorable journey. I can confidently say that, after having served as the MDCM Class of 2024 President for the past four years, the medicine community is no different. Great attention is paid to every detail in this program that is run by faculty and administration members who genuinely care about their students and constantly listen to their feedback. Outside school, I enjoy my newly acquired hobby of skiing when it’s cold, kayaking/paddleboarding when it’s warm, running, and trying out different cuisines all year round. |
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CourtenayClass of 2024 Languages: English, French, Spanish (novice) I’m honoured to be an ambassador of the class of 2024! If there’s anything I can do to help, I’m in. To tell you more about myself, I was born and raised in various Ontario towns and spent a large portion of my adolescence training at my local gymnastics club and competing provincially. To this day, I still train in gymnastics, but I have expanded my love of sports to include rock climbing, running, swimming, skiing, tennis … I’m pretty much down for anything active! To relax, I enjoy playing piano, guitar, singing, and poetry/songwriting. My path to medicine was not a short one. As a kid, I enjoyed reading home care medical books and loved watching “Life’s Little Miracles,” about stories from children at Sick Kids in Toronto. My interest in medical topics and my love for working with other people made medicine a natural career choice. However, I didn’t get into medical school on my first (or 4th) attempt! My first undergraduate degree was in Kinesiology, and my second was in the accelerated nursing program (both at McMaster). I fully embraced nursing, mentally prepared that medicine may not be for me and that I could make a great career out of nursing. I was, therefore, over the moon when I got an acceptance at McGill – my dream school of all places! Now in 4th year, I spend my time with my two wonderful nieces, in numerous clubs/extracurriculars, staying active in sports, and once in a while, I still pick up a shift as a registered nurse at CHEO. Please do not hesitate to reach out. I’m looking forward to meeting you and wish all of you the best of luck. |
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