Keynote Speakers
Dr. Ritika Goel
MD
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ruby Shanker
MD
Keynote Speaker
Workshop Hosts
Dr. Jovana Milenkovich
MD, CM
The Importance of Social Determinants of Health in Interviews
Jocelyn Smith
PhD, MA
Mastering the MCAT
Sponsored by the Princeton Review
Dr. Bill Mei
MD
Suturing Workshop
Sponsored by MD Consultants
Medical Student Panelists
Jovana Milenkovich, Vaibhav Gupta, Vinyas Harish, Nishila Mehta, Chantal Phillips, Manasi Parikh, Alexa Caldwell
Students of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Michael Apkon
MD, MBA, PhD
Opening Keynote Speaker
A look into how health systems function in the 21st century
Dr. Corey Goldberg
MD, MBA
Closing Keynote Speaker
Chika Stacy Oriuwa
MD Candidate
Capstone Speaker
Workshop Hosts
Dr. Leah Feldman
MD, CM
Anatomy of a Medical Candidate
Mehdi Mehdi
MSc, PhD Candidate
All about the MCAT
Sponsored by the Princeton Review
Zainab Najarali
MD Candidate
A guide to conquering Interviews and the CASPer
Sponsored by MD Consultants
Medical Student Panelists
Rishi Sharma, Sahra Gedleh, Alex Pozdnyakov, Ashley Warnock, Yujin (Emily) Li
Students of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
MedX Hamilton inaugurated at McMaster University on March 18th. 60 undergraduate students gathered to participate in a day's worth of talks, workshops, and the traditional, "Opportunities' Fair".
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Stephen Sagar
MD
Opening Keynote Speaker
Why Should Health Schools Embrace Integrative Health?
Dr. Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan
MD
Closing Keynote Speaker
A Bumpy Road To My MD: Lessons Learned
Workshop Hosts
Dr. Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan
MD
Dissecting CASPer and MMI Interviews
Dr. Leah Feldman
MD, CM
Anatomy of a Medical Candidate
Dr. Ruby Shanker
MD
Bioethics: The Hidden Curriculum Within Healthcare
Medical Student Panelists
Manpreet Lamba, Ari Cuperfain, Rasika Singh
Students of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
MEDX HAMILTON TEAM
Viktoria Ilic
Conference Co-Chair
Viktoria is currently a Master’s of Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate at York University. She plans on pursuing medical school and becoming a Paediatric doctor. She is passionate about volunteering and helping others, along with all aspects of academic learning. In her spare time, Viktoria enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and dancing competitively around the world.
Lives by: “Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” - Hippocrates
Sriprada Thallapalli
Conference Co-Chair
Sriprada is a first-year student in the Life Sciences program at McMaster University. With her passion for biology and chemistry, she hopes to pursue medicine or medical research in the future. In particular, she is interested in taking part in humanitarian initiatives such as Doctors without Borders. In her free time, you can find Sriprada practicing henna art, working out, or eating almond chocolates.
Lives by: "Believe you can and you're halfway there." —T. Roosevelt
Shivani Verma
Conference Co-Chair
Shivani is a second year Honours Life Sciences student at McMaster University. She has grown up with a passion to learn about the world of medicine and help others, because health is something that connects everyone across the globe. She is excited to plan this conference and help passionate students on their journeys to changing lives and bettering society. Although usually studying, Shivani also spends her time volunteering, being active, and watching her favourite TV shows.
Lives by: “Work Hard & Be Kind”
Kiran Verma
Conference Co-Chair
Kiran is a third year Honours Life Sciences student at McMaster University. She has always had curiosity for health and wellness and ultimately strives to pursue medicine. As an aspiring healthcare professional she hopes to help the disadvantaged and advocate for holistic well being. Aside from studying, Kiran enjoys learning and choreographing dance, and volunteering.
Lives by: “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
