Asim is in his third year at McMaster University in the Bachelors of Health Sciences Program. As Co-President, Asim is committed to providing McMaster students with the knowledge and resources they require to pursue their interests in medicine and healthcare. Asim is excited to transition MMHS events back in person to make closer connections with MMHS general members and the executive team. Asim is also looking forward to some of the new events the team will bring this year. Outside of MMHS, Asim loves playing basketball, watching Netflix and spending time with family.

Hi everyone! My name is Pranshu, and I am thrilled to have gotten the opportunity to serve as one of the MMHS Co-Presidents this year. I’ve always been fascinated by the groundbreaking medical discoveries that, with every step, bring us closer to better understand the complexities of disease and medicine. As an aspiring gastroenterologist and physician-researcher, I can’t wait to share this passion of mine and more with our amazing members! My research interests include the microbiome, host-microbial interactions, and the mechanisms underlying the development and pathophysiology of IBD. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, watching Netflix, hanging out with friends, and playing racket sports, like badminton and table tennis!

Dickyi is in her third year of the Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization program. She is ecstatic about being the VP Admin of the MMHS. She is passionate about promoting diversity in STEM and in healthcare. In her free time, Dickyi enjoys binging TV shows, meditating, yoga, and reading.

Hello, My name is Humphrey. I'm an international student from Indonesia doing my second year in MBG. I'm interested in medicine, specifically genetics and genetic disorders, but outside of that. I joined the MMHS to educate and help people stay well-informed in choosing a career in medicine and to collaborate with people of similar interests and goals. Outside of all that, I love sports like soccer, table tennis, and boxing, and adding movies to my watchlist that I'll probably never watch.

Hey! My name is Heba and I am a second year ChemBio student. I'm so excited to be on this team again this year and can't wait for all the amazing events.

Hey everyone! My name is Harmil, a current second-year in Arts&Science. In my first year, I had a thrill as a Junior Event coordinator and hoped to continue working with the MMHS team. As a VP of Communication this year, I will thrive to bring the club to more students! I can not wait to connect students with the resources MMHS provides and explore ways to grow the club. Outside MMHS and academics, I enjoy reading non-fiction texts, engaging in creative writing, and photographing wildlife. I also love to partake in competitive sports and work out!

Hi everyone! My name is Ayesha Yahya and I am in my third year of Health Sciences. Having moved to Canada 2 years ago, pursuing medicine in North America seemed daunting. I aim to bridge this gap between the student body and their goals in the healthcare field by deconstructing the application process and making it more approachable. When I'm not planning events, I love planning my outfits, baking and cafe hopping with my friends :)

I am very excited to get started as one of this year's events coordinators. With Ayesha and Yasmin, I have the unique opportunity to organize events that are extremely meaningful to me as well as the general body of this society. We have several initiatives lined up for this year that address the various facets of today's medicine and health industry. I am looking forward to what this year holds.

Hey there! I'm Yasmin and I am one of three events coordinators for MHS!! I am in my second-year of the Health Sciences program. My favourite things to do include reading until the sun rises, writing poems with too many intertwined metaphors, having spontaneously deep conversations with my friends, and going to art museums (what's you favourite exhibit?) I want to see the Japanese Sakura and learn how to speak Italian and Korean (my duolingo score is my pride and joy). I have absolutely no recognition of wearing weather-appropriate propaganda and dislike Fall, but Spring has all of my heart (MWAHHH <333). I was a professional equestrian for 7 years (and miss jumping sooooo much).

Nataly is a first-year Health Sciences student at McMaster University. Entering the role of graphic designer, she is excited to share her passion for medicine and graphic design, while providing first years opportunities to explore different avenues of health care. In Nataly's spare time, she loves to paint, play music, meet new people, and watch Netflix.

Stephanie is a first-year Health Sciences student at McMaster University. She is excited to use her graphic design skills to help encourage McMaster students to explore the healthcare field. During her free time, Stephanie enjoys painting, crocheting and hanging out with her friends.

David is in his third year at McMaster University in the Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (HESE) specialization of the iBioMed Program. As a Research Coordinator, David is thrilled to reach out to experts and organizations to expand the society’s impact on McMaster students who have medical-related ambitions, while helping produce important resources for MMHS members. Outside MMHS, he loves biking, shooting pool, and playing basketball.

Hello, my name is Kate and I am a fourth year BHSc (core) student. I joined MMHS as a liaison in first year and took on my role as a research coordinator in second year. My research interests are in field of surgery, particularly lung transplants. I have held various research positions over the past 5 years. Along this journey, I have been continuously learning how these roles are contributing to my personal and professional development. Through the journal, LTR, and other resourceful initiatives us research coordinators plan, I hope we can help clarify and equip you all with the tools to make the process smoother!

Through MMHS, Zani hopes to help foster a welcoming outlet for prospective students to ask questions, receive support, and deepen their interest in healthcare! She is also incredibly excited to meet other students who are passionate about medicine! In addition to creating the admission infographics, Zani helped to construct the eleventh edition of the Journal of Healthcare Careers and Opportunities. Beyond the MMHS, Zani enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, and playing badminton.

David is a first-year Health Sciences student at McMaster University. He is thrilled to be a part of the MMHS team and hopes to help run exciting events for students to expand their horizons and explore their passions. Outside of school, you can find David kayaking, hiking, playing tennis, and reading.

Hi everyone, my name is Navya and I'm a first year Honours Health Sciences student at McMaster! I live on residence at PGCLL (for those of you looking for a friendly face on campus ;) but my hometown is Mississauga, Ontario. When I'm not studying, eating or sleeping, you'll either find me at the gym / on a trail OR in bed watching Netflix / reading - there's rarely ever an in-between. I'm extremely passionate about health and wellness, and try my best to live a balanced and fulfilling life - hopefully inspiring the people around me to do the same. Future-wise, I plan on pursuing medicine, and am beyond excited to discover where that takes me over the course of the next few years. All in all, I look forward to getting to know all of you and hope to bring you an unforgettable experience at MMHS this year!

David is in his third year at McMaster University in the Arts & Science Program. As Co-President, David is committed to providing McMaster students with the resources and events they need to nurture their interest in healthcare—and inform them of the many opportunities and paths they may pursue. David is enthusiastic about the upcoming year, as the team explores ways to innovate our events, even in an online environment. Beyond the MMHS, David enjoys playing chess, biking, and gaming.

Gurleen is in her fourth year of the Honours Life Sciences Program at McMaster University. As Co-President, Gurleen hopes to advocate for students interested in healthcare by hosting events and creating resources that aim to support students while creating new opportunities for students to get involved in. Through MMHS, she is excited to meet other students who are also passionate about medicine and health! When Gurleen isn’t studying she enjoys reading more about child/adolescent psychology, hanging out with friends, dancing, exploring the outdoors and watching Netflix.

Zani is in her fourth year of the Honours Life Sciences program at McMaster University. Through MMHS, she hopes to help foster a welcoming outlet for prospective students to ask questions, receive support, and deepen their interest in healthcare! She is also incredibly excited to meet other students who are passionate about medicine! In addition to creating the admission infographics, Zani helped to construct the eleventh edition of the Journal of Healthcare Careers and Opportunities. Beyond the MMHS, Zani enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, and playing badminton.

Kate is currently in Level IV of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program. Kate was a first year Liaison and has taken on the role of one of this year’s two Research Coordinators. Her goal is to help build an outlet in the MMHS community for prospective healthcare students to receive guidance. This year, she hopes to not only introduce and educate students about current fields of research, but also provide resources for students interested in becoming a part of research. Along with Zani, Abhiraj, and Pranshu, Kate completed the 2021-2022 edition of the Journal of Health Careers and Opportunities. Aside from the club, Kate enjoys weightlifting, clinical research, and advocating for Organ Donation.

Pranshu is a second-year Health Sciences student at McMaster University and is incredibly excited to have gotten the opportunity to serve as one of the Research Coordinators with MMHS this year. He has always been fascinated by the groundbreaking medical discoveries that, with every step, bring us closer to better understand the complexities of disease and medicine. As an aspiring surgeon or physician researcher, in his role as a Research Coordinator, he hopes to instil this same passion for research in students aspiring to pursue a career in healthcare. Besides being really passionate about volunteering at the hospital, in his spare time, he also enjoys drawing, cooking, and playing racket sports, particularly badminton and table tennis!

Abhiraj is a fourth-year Honours Life Sciences student at McMaster University. He is a research coordinator and is very thrilled to be a part of the MMHS team. He is very ambitious and looks forward to pursuing a career in the field of medicine in the future. Through this role he hopes to engage with students to broaden their perspective about the field of medicine and other health related disciplines. When Abhiraj is not busy with school, he is often found binge watching shows like The Office or going out on adventures with his friends.

David is in his second year at McMaster University in the Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (HESE) specialization of the iBioMed Program. As the VP External, David is thrilled to reach out to experts and organizations to expand the society’s impact on McMaster students who have medical-related ambitions. He plans on also using MMHS newsletters as an avenue to honor current members and captivate future ones. Outside MMHS, he loves biking, shooting pool, and playing basketball.

Asim is in his second year at McMaster University in the Bachelors of Health Sciences Program. He is very excited about his role as VP admin with the MMHS this year! Asim is looking forward to all the fantastic events and opportunities the MMHS will provide for students passionate about medicine and healthcare. He is also eager to meet other students that share similar goals and interests. Outside of MMHS, Asim loves playing basketball, watching TV shows and spending time with friends.

Emma is in their fourth year at McMaster University in the Health Sciences program and she has also completed a minor in psychology. Emma hopes to initiate change through accessible programming within the McMaster medicine & health community. They would love to form new connections, develop innovative events, and give back to Mac! Outside of the grind, she likes to write, learn the ways of a meme connoisseur, and talk incessantly about psychology or the new Netflix show. They can’t wait to see how this year goes!

Ted is a third year student studying Bachelor of Health Sciences at McMaster University. Entering the role of Events Coordinator, he is incredibly excited to share his passion for health and research, as well as help provide avenues to explore health-related careers. In Ted’s spare time, he loves to meet new people, debate about music, and watch Netflix.

Mikaela is a third year Honours Life Sciences student at McMaster University. She is a VP Communications and is very excited to work with the MMHS team to connect with and support students in the McMaster community. She is very passionate about health and wellness and loves running, hiking, and boxing!

Ronnie is a second-year Health Sciences student at McMaster University pursuing a minor in English and Cultural Studies. Last year, he was a student at Western University in London, Ontario (which is his hometown) in the Medical Sciences program. In his spare time, you can find Ronnie reading, running, going for late-night drives, and volunteering.

Vishal is currently a fourth-year student in the Honours Life Science Program and is excited to take on a new role of VP Finance for this upcoming year. He has been a part of MMHS for a year now and is excited to help McMaster students gain a greater understanding regarding the field of healthcare by providing them with resources and hosting events. Vishal enjoys playing a variety of sports which includes tennis and basketball, watching TV shows and spending time with his friends and family.

Heba is in her first year of the Life Sciences Gateway Program and is in her first year as a club member in the role of Junior Events Coordinator. She is extremely excited to be starting her undergraduate career as a member of this prestigious team. She hopes, through this opportunity, to connect fellow first-year students to resources and programs that will help them to better navigate their path to Medicine, while also learning for herself on the way. In her downtime Heba enjoys connecting with people, enjoying a new read, knitting another masterpiece or baking novel confections.

Harmil is in his first year at McMaster University in the Arts & Science Program. Harmil is elated to work as the Junior Events Coordinator on the team and looking forward to exposing and connecting fellow first-years to the events being planned! Beyond MMHS, Harmil enjoys running, reading, working out and hiking!

Malvika is a fourth year Honours Life Science student and is thrilled to have gotten the opportunity to serve as the Co-President this year. She is committed to putting in her best efforts to ensure that MMHS has a successful year ahead of them and hopes to help students gain useful information regarding medicine and health. In addition to the club, Malvika enjoys learning about immunology, playing table tennis, watching TV shows and jamming to Taylor Swift's old songs.

Selina is in her third year at McMaster University in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program. As Co-President for the MMHS, Selina hopes to help students deepen their interest in healthcare and learn about related opportunities offered during and beyond undergrad. Selina is excited to co-lead the multi-talented exec team this year as we navigate through this unique school year and offer virtual healthcare events. She is always happy to answer any questions you may have about the McMaster Medicine and Health Society and receive any feedback you may have for the club. She hopes that you find all the events hosted by MMHS to be helpful!

Richa is currently a fourth year student in the Honours Life Science Program and is excited to take on a new role of VP Finance for this upcoming year. She has been a part of MMHS for 3 years now and is glad to continue helping students gain a greater understanding about medicine and healthcare from a holistic view. When she is not studying or working she loves to go shopping and watch her favourite show FRIENDS over and over again!

Louise is a third student studying Health Sciences at McMaster University. As the VP Communications for the 2020-2021 school year, she is excited to take on the responsibility of managing the club’s social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, and this exact website! She also looks forward to helping out the MMHS executive team carry out events that aim to provide McMaster students with valuable information regarding the medical field.

Aditya is a fourth year Honours Life Science student and is the 2020-2021 VP external. He is very ambitious and passionate about pursuing a career in the field of medicine as he enjoys working with and understanding people. As VP external Aditya will do his best in helping inform students about upcoming events and any potential volunteering opportunities through the annual MMHS newsletter. When he isn’t stressed over course work, Aditya finds himself thriving off shows like The Office or Friends and when not at home, he enjoys going on roadtrips with family and friends. He is looking forward to meeting many new faces and hopes to do his best as VP external!

Kate is currently in Level II of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program. Kate was a first year Liaison and has taken on the role of one of this year’s two Research Coordinators. Her goal is to help build an outlet in the MMHS community for prospective healthcare students to receive guidance. This year, she hopes to not only introduce and educate students about current fields of research, but also provide resources for students interested in becoming a part of research. Along with Khadija, Kate completed the 2020-2021 edition of the Journal of Health Careers and Opportunities. She is very excited to organize the annual Research in Healthcare Conference. Aside from the club, Kate enjoys weightlifting, clinical research, and advocating for Organ Donation.