VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
The VP EDI Sr. role leads the larger EDI portfolio. In addition to the VP EDI Sr., this portfolio consists of the VP EDI Jr., MSAP Sr. & Jr. for Student Support, and MSAP Sr. & Jr. for Education. Through our roles, we seek to center and take lead from equity-seeking student groups, who have traditionally been underrepresented in our student body, program, and governance structures. Part and parcel of this role, relating to its commitment to anti-oppression, is to further develop transparency and accountability within the Medical Society’s structures.
Parnika Godkhindi
VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Sr.
About Me
Hi friends! My name is Parnika (par-nee-ka) and I use she/her pronouns. In my spare time, I enjoy keeping up with pop culture, hiking and camping, and bingeing objectively bad TV. I am a fan of cats, thrift shopping, good coffee, and exploring the city. I also completed a liberal arts degree in my undergrad, so I am always happy to chat with anyone who has had similar experiences navigating medicine as a non-traditional student!
1) Develop a structure for the portfolio and further shape each of the roles
2) Strengthen avenues of communication and representation among equity-seeking student groups and the EDI portfolio
3) Develop rapport with EDI-related committees and faculty members
4) Identify cultural and structural aspects of the Medical Society that are conducive to anti-oppression and aspects that can be improved
5) Build avenues of communication between the VP EDI Sr. & Jr. positions and other positions in the Medical Society
Year Plan and Goals
Reasons to Contact Me
1) EDI-related concerns or suggestions about the curriculum or mistreatment
2) EDI-related cultural and structural aspects of the Medical Society
3) Suggestions on developing a stronger foundation for the EDI portfolio
Project Pods
EDI (Lead), Governance restructuring
Wendy Wang
VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Jr.
About Me
Hi, my name is Wendy! I’m from Thunder Bay and did my undergrad at Lakehead University in Applied Life Sciences. In my spare time, I love hiking, skating, and discovering new music.
I’m very excited to be joining MedSoc as your VP EDI Jr! I’m passionate about advocating for EDI because social injustices not only affect people on an emotional/mental level but also serve as determinants of health and impact quality of life. Please reach out to me anytime with EDI-related concerns or ideas.
Year Plans and Goals
1) Make Anti-Oppression training mandatory for Medical Society members within our official policies
2) Organize biannual student advisory council meetings to collaborate and discuss ongoing equity initiatives
3) Create accessibility guidelines to guide the planning of club events
4) Update the VP EDI role description within the Medical Society constitution
5) Review the MedSoc constitution from an anti-oppression lens
6) Introduce a public forum to discuss curriculum changes
Reasons to Contact Me
1) EDI-related concerns or suggestions about the curriculum or mistreatment
2) EDI-related cultural and structural aspects of the Medical Society
3) Suggestions on developing a stronger foundation for the EDI portfolio
Project Pods
1) EDI, 2) Club Equity & Restructuring