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Ontario:
- Mr. Anthony Braganza of Ottawa, Ontario
- Mr. Daniel Vockeroth of Iroquois Falls, Ontario
- Ms. Danielle Rodin of Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. Dennis Cho of Toronto, Ontario
- Ms. Janie Penhearow of Guelph, Ontario
- Ms. Kathleen Huth of Hamilton, Ontario
- Ms. Melissa Milligan of Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. Michael Braganza of Ottawa, Ontario
- Ms. Natasha Nazarali of Brampton, Ontario
- Ms. Rosheen Grady of Hamilton, Ontario
- Ms. Waseema Hoosainny of Scarborough, Ontario
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ATLANTIC REGION
Ms. Trisha Daigle
Ms. Trisha Daigle of St. John’s, Newfoundland has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Although she had a childhood curiosity about the medical field, Ms. Daigle’s interest in a medical career became more intense after her aunt succumbed to cancer. During her four years of undergraduate study, she worked and volunteered for Hospice Greater Saint John, which provides services for individuals and families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. She has not yet confirmed an area of specialization, but is interested in palliative medicine in conjunction with family medicine or oncology. Trained in nuclear medicine technology, she may also consider a specialization in that field upon completion of her studies.
Ms. Robin MacNearney
Ms. Robin MacNearney of Halifax, Nova Scotia has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at Dalhousie University.
Although she began her undergraduate degree as a student of International Relations, at the urging of her parents Ms. MacNearney took a biology course. Discovering a fascination with anatomy and physiology, she transferred to the Faculty of Science to prepare for a career in medicine. At Dalhousie she has joined both the Aboriginal Health Interest Group and the Global Health Initiative. She plans to specialize in rural family medicine, working either in a rural setting, an aboriginal community or in the developing world. She also intends to use her role as a medical professional to educate people about disease prevention.
Ms. Natasha Chishti
Ms. Natasha Chishti of Halifax, Nova Scotia has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of dental school at Dalhousie University.
Ms. Chishti was motivated to pursue a career in dentistry after hearing about dentists who volunteered their time to perform surgery on African children with cleft lips and palates. Their selflessness inspired her to seek out a profession where she could help others. Knowing the impact that our aging population will have on the field of dentistry, she plans to focus her education on endodontics and prosthodontics so she can restore lost oral function in the aged. She also intends to advocate on behalf of those whose financial situation prevents them from receiving the dental care they need.
QUEBEC
Ms. Isabelle Vachon
Ms. Isabelle Vachon of Montreal, Quebec has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in medical school at the University of Montreal.
Besides her interest in the field of medicine, Ms. Vachon has a passion for music and is a member of l’Orchestre symphonique des jeunes de Montréal. She has distinguished herself by winning first place in French Horn in the Canadian Music Competition. She has not yet decided on an area of specialization, but is interested in paediatrics, gynaecology, obstetrics, and family medicine. Ms. Vachon has a special interest in helping women and children, and one day hopes to become a professor so she can share her passion of medicine with others.
Ms. Marie-Ève Pelletier
Ms. Marie-Ève Pelletier of Sherbrooke, Quebec has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the University of Sherbrooke.
Ms. Pelletier is passionate about the world and the people in it and loves to travel in order to learn about different cultures. Although she started off her university career in engineering, she quickly realised that the field lacked one important thing for her – human contact. She therefore made the difficult switch to the field of medicine, where she plans on practicing family medicine to work with children, teenagers and the elderly. She also plans on challenging herself professionally by stepping out of her comfort zone and practicing different kinds of medicine, such as emergency, home healthcare, and clinic work.
Mr. Maxime Bujold-Dufour
Mr. Maxime Bujold-Dufour of Quebec, Quebec has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of dental school at Laval University.
Mr. Bujold-Dufour has a passion for humour, the French language, and sports. He has been able to travel the world by competing in Taekwon-Do competitions and was named Best Competitor by the International Federation of Taekwon-Do. After obtaining his Doctorate of Dental Medicin, Mr. Bujold-Dufour hopes to specialise in endodontology. He hopes to one day be able to share his expertise and passions by working with a reputable Canadian faculty of dentistry as well as becoming a martial arts teacher.
Mr. Philippe Martel
Mr. Philippe Martel of Quebec, Quebec has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of medical school at Laval University.
Mr. Martel has one goal in life – to be happy and healthy. He is constantly challenging himself with everything he does, be it at sports, in school, or in day to day life, and is inspired by people with solid morals who do whatever it takes to get the job done. His dynamic personality and passion for challenges has drawn him to the field of emergency medicine. He would also like to one day participate in Doctors without Borders.
Ms. Delphine Rémillard-Labrosse
Ms. Delphine Rémillard-Labrosse of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of dental school at the University of Montreal.
Ms. Rémillard-Labrosse has a keen interest in many things, including travel, music and arts, the environment, hiking, as well as science. She is inspired by people who strive to make positive changes in society and is quite involved in her own community. She has participated in many expeditions to the Costa Rican jungle, the Israeli desert, and the Canadian Arctic as well as worked with students with handicaps, and done research in tissue regeneration and angiogenesis. Although she has not yet decided on an area of specialization, she looks forward to one day becoming an accomplished health care professional.
ONTARIO
Mr. Anthony Braganza
Mr. Anthony Braganza of Ottawa, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of dental school at McGill University.
Having experienced severe facial trauma as the result of sports injuries, Mr. Braganza knows very well how an injured mouth can diminish a person’s quality of life. His choice of career was inspired in part by a desire to help people recover emotionally and physically from such injuries. He looks forward to incorporating proven alternative medicines in his practice, and is excited about the continuous evolution of the dental field. He has not yet chosen an area of specialization, but knows that educating people about the importance of oral hygiene will be an integral part of his practice.
Mr. Daniel Vockeroth
Mr. Daniel Vockeroth of Iroquois Falls, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of dental school at the University of Toronto.
Growing up the son of a dentist, Mr. Vockeroth has long been interested in the health care field. Through watching and working with his father, he learned valuable lessons about the qualities and skills a good dentist needs. In addition to an undergraduate degree, Mr. Vockeroth has completed a Master’s degree in respiratory physiology. He plans to open his own general dentistry practice in a small town. He also intends to educate young people about the importance of oral health so they can grow up without dental decay.
Ms. Danielle Rodin
Ms. Danielle Rodin of Toronto, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the University of Toronto.
Ms. Rodin possesses a keen interest in public health and social justice. She plans to pursue graduate studies in public health so she can better understand the social determinants of health, and help make preventative medicine and health care resources more accessible to those in need. Her commitment to social justice and public health was fostered by volunteer work with Habitat For Humanity in New Orleans, and by her role as an intern at the McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy, where she earned a Sigma Xi Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research.
Mr. Dennis Cho
Mr. Dennis Cho of Toronto, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of medical school at the University of Western Ontario.
Mr. Cho plans to combine his passion for education and his skill as a doctor to help others. He will spend his summer working with the Medical Students’ Initiative in China, using educational interventions to promote primary care and prevention among vulnerable populations. He has not yet decided on an area of specialization, but is interested in a role where he can perform surgery and conduct research. As a doctor, he plans to spend time working internationally with a non-governmental organization before returning to the academic world to practice and teach.
Ms. Janie Penhearow
Ms. Janie Penhearow of Guelph, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
Ms. Penhearow has a long history of volunteer work in her local community and abroad. She has worked with health centres, distress centres, and children’s camps in Ontario, and assisted in the implementation of feeding stations in Ecuador and Nicaragua. She also wrote and produced a film about teenage depression that is currently being used as a teaching tool at the University of Toronto at Mississauga. Although she plans to explore all of her options before deciding on an area of specialization, she knows that her career will include further work in developing countries.
Ms. Kathleen Huth
Ms. Kathleen Huth of Hamilton, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at McMaster University.
Ms. Huth has a passion for learning and for the central philosophy of medicine - working with others to understand the challenges to their health and determine appropriate solutions. She has volunteered her time and expertise to fight poverty in her local community and plans to continue her advocacy work by building awareness of the social determinants of health. She is currently considering a specialty in pediatrics, but is leaving her options open. In addition to practicing medicine, she plans to contribute to medical education.
Ms. Melissa Milligan
Ms. Melissa Milligan of Toronto, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of dental school at the University of British Columbia.
With increased evidence of the connection between oral health and overall health, Ms. Milligan knows that dental care can be used as a tool to prevent serious illnesses, like cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. She chose a career in dentistry because it will allow her to address these health issues, while giving her the chance to help restore people’s appearance and self-confidence. She has an interest in assisting people without access to dental care. Low-income and rural families often face challenges in obtaining dental care and Ms. Milligan plans to advocate for changes that will remedy this situation.
Mr. Michael Braganza
Mr. Michael Braganza of Ottawa, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of medical school at McGill University.
Although naturally inclined toward science, Mr. Braganza is equally interested in teaching. He has tutored others and helped students preparing for the MCAT exam. While he hopes to practice medicine in his hometown of Ottawa, he also plans to work in the developing world. His goal in working abroad is not to practice medicine, but to teach lifesaving skills to others so they will not be as dependent on foreign doctors. He has not yet chosen an area of specialization, but is currently considering endocrinology, internal or family medicine.
Ms. Natasha Nazarali
Ms. Natasha Nazarali of Brampton, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of dental school at the University of Western Ontario.
As the daughter of immigrants who faced challenges obtaining adequate medical attention, Ms. Nazarali has a passion for improving people’s lives through health promotion and quality care. She chose to study dentistry because it has wide-ranging effects on an individual’s physical, psychological and social well-being. Ms. Nazarali has not yet chosen a specialty in her field, but plans to advocate for improved dental care for Ontario’s working poor and volunteer her time at community health clinics. She also plans to participate in educational initiatives that teach people how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Ms. Rosheen Grady
Ms. Rosheen Grady of Hamilton, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the University of Ottawa.
Throughout her academic career, Ms. Grady has seemed destined for a role as a physician researcher. From her participation in a research group as a graduate student, to her time volunteering at a high-risk pregnancy clinic, she has seen the impact that quality care and clinical research can have on patients. While she has not yet decided on a specialty, she is drawn to obstetrics and pediatrics. Like her mentor at the pregnancy clinic, she hopes to practice medicine and conduct clinical research so she can both find and implement solutions to current and future health care issues.
Ms. Waseema Hoosainny
Ms. Waseema Hoosainny of Scarborough, Ontario has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at Queen’s University.
A positive experience in her teenage years with compassionate and caring doctors had a tremendous impact on Ms. Hoosainny. Inspired by these doctors, she began volunteering at local hospitals during high school. Throughout her academic career she has continued to volunteer her time and appreciates the lessons she has learned from working with diverse communities. She has not yet chosen an area of specialization, but would like a career that combines her passion for research with clinical practice. As a doctor, she envisions herself being involved with patient education to inform and encourage people to live healthier lives.
PRAIRIES
Ms. Anyssa Shakeri
Ms. Anyssa Shakeri of Calgary, Alberta has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the University of Calgary.
Volunteer work on native reserves in Saskatchewan showed Ms. Shakeri that good health is fundamental to a high quality of life. Her volunteer experience also inspired in her a love of community development. She founded and acts as Executive Director of Young Minds in Motion, which aims to reduce poverty and improve education for the world’s youth. Ms. Shakeri is interested in a career in pediatrics or internal medicine. As a doctor, she plans to continue working with non-governmental organizations and to advocate for greater attention to the social determinants of health in Canada.
Ms. Harshitha Gunawardena
Ms. Harshitha Gunawardena of Edmonton, Alberta has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the University of Alberta.
With a keen interest in travel, global affairs and global health, Ms.Gunawardena plans to use her medical skills to help people in resource-limited countries. Inspired by her family’s passion for humanitarian work, she has been active in her own community and in an international setting through her role as an executive on AIESEC Canada Inc., an international student leadership development organization. Her career goals include working with global health organizations, like Médecins Sans Frontières, and pursuing a specialty in either family or internal medicine.
Mr. Michael McKee
Mr. Michael McKee of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of dental school at the University of Saskatchewan.
The ability to help patients improve their self-confidence and appearance through better oral health is one of the reasons Mr. McKee chose to study dentistry. He plans to open his own practice so he can have the flexibility to serve his patients and to donate his time and expertise where it is needed. A visit to Nicaragua inspired him to volunteer his services abroad. Knowing that there is a need for improved dental care for vulnerable communities in Canada, he plans to volunteer in his local community and advocate for changes to reduce the disparity in access to oral health care.Following the example of her parents, who have fulfilled their calling and established careers that have a positive impact on others, Ms. Baker has answered her own calling and chosen the medical profession. Inspired by her summers spent working in small communities in Canada’s Arctic, Ms. Baker plans to practice family medicine in a rural, northern setting. Her travels to Sudan have led her to consider dividing her time between Canada and other countries, particularly those with large numbers of persons displaced by war.
Mr. Scott Spackman
Mr. Scott Spackman of Calgary, Alberta has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of dental school at the University of Alberta.
When deciding on a career, Mr. Spackman knew he wanted to work with people and to go home every night feeling that he had helped someone. Dentistry satisfies both of these desires. He has not yet decided whether to specialize or practice general dentistry, but he knows that he would like to give back by providing training for future dentists. Inspired by dentists who volunteer their services to individuals who cannot afford dental care, he plans to establish a charitable dental program after he completes his studies.
Ms. Stephanie Van Den Bosch
Ms. Stephanie Van Den Bosch of Winnipeg, Manitoba has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of dental school at the University of Manitoba.
As a teenager, Ms. Van Den Bosch was introduced to the field of dentistry through regular visits to her orthodontist. Although she was fascinated with the profession, she was also inspired by the dentists’ efforts to provide dental care to communities in need. After completing a degree in Biochemistry with a Gold medal for the highest standing in Science, she enrolled in dental school. In addition to working as an associate in a dental practice, she plans to offer her professional services to communities without access to adequate dental care, either in Canada’s North or abroad.
Ms. Taffeta Overli-Domes
Ms. Taffeta Overli-Domes of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the University of Saskatchewan.
Although she won three Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Undergraduate Student Research Awards, Ms. Overli-Domes is interested not just in the scientific side of medicine, but also in the social aspects of health care. Her role as a volunteer with the pediatric unit of Regina General Hospital and Kids’ Help Phone inspired her career choice. As a practicing doctor, she intends to address the socio-economic determinants of health – including poverty, education and unemployment – by advocating for and directly assisting vulnerable populations. She plans to become a rural family physician, and take further training in pediatrics and psychiatric counseling.
WEST
Mr. Llewellyn Surajballi
Mr. Llewellyn Surajballi of Richmond, British Columbia has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. He is currently in his first year of medical school at the University of Manitoba.
Passionate about travel and about learning new approaches to health care from cultures around the world, Mr. Surajballi plans to practice medicine in Canada and work with vulnerable populations abroad, perhaps in his native South Africa. His volunteer work with EMS, a crisis line, seniors and children has inspired his career choice. His goal is to use health care to empower people to overcome poverty and other hardships. He has not yet made a decision on a specialty, but is interested in pediatrics because of the positive impact that preventative care at a young age can have later in life.
Ms. Miranda Witheford
Ms. Miranda Witheford of Vancouver, British Columbia has been selected the recipient of an RBC Scholarship for First Year Medical & Dental Students. She is currently in her first year of medical school at the University of British Columbia.
As a PhD student, Ms. Witheford researched therapeutics for spinal cord injury, a field of study that has strengthened her enthusiasm for medical research. Inspired by her research and her role as a volunteer mentor and teacher for young students, she is seeking a medical career that enables her to engage in both clinical research and clinical practice, so she can bring critical therapies directly to patients. She has not yet decided on a specialty, but is keenly interested in regenerative medicine, neurology, reconstructive surgery, and oncology.
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