What happened after high school?
I went into Honours Health Science at Vanier College after high school. Outside of classes, I was very involved on campus through Model UN, as well as being a member of Vanier's Key Society. I then went to pharmacy school at Université de Montréal. When I wasn't studying, I was also very involved in my cohort, eventually becoming VP & External Affairs Exec of our student association in my 3rd year. I now practice as a pharmacist at a local Jean Coutu, helping provide personalized pharmaceutical care to patients.
What do you remember from the Discovery Day event and what impact did it have on you?
I distinctly remember the anatomy class I attended where we got to visit one of McGill's labs and see different organs like lungs and how they are used to teach students. It was a very unique way of teaching and it was incredibly interesting to learn more about anatomy in a more practical way (ie. we could directly see the impact of pollution on the donated lung of a patient).
Any advice for high school students?
My biggest advice would be to get involved in your school and to take initiative. Discovery Day in Health Sciences wasn't an event offered by my high school, but I found the opportunity and applied and it was worth it to be surrounded by like-minded people. While school is important, one should not underestimate the skills that are learned through extracurriculars and outside-of-classes activities and how those skills can translate to patient care and other scientific and academic endeavors.
About the CMHF
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, fostering future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards.
This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased here and in our physical exhibit hall in London, ON
