VP MAM
As the Vice President Mississauga, I act as the official spokesperson and liaison for all UofT Mississauga Academy of Medicine (MAM) students, across all years. I advocate for MAM student needs, concerns, and inclusion within the UofT MD program by attending all MAM-related meetings with faculty and student leaders, including the monthly Mississauga Academy of Medicine Advisory Committee and Student Education Committee meetings. I am also working with faculty and students in founding a MAM equity, diversity, and inclusion committee to work from an anti-oppressive lens in reshaping our curriculum and shared spaces within the school and the greater community. I also work to create an open and welcoming environment for all MAM students by organizing social events, managing social media accounts, and contributing to the monthly MAM Events and Updates newsletter. Furthermore, I monitor and consult on the implementation of MAM inclusion bylaws.
Gurdit Singh Sood
VP MAM Sr.
About Me
Hey! I'm Gurdit, and I am the VP MAM Jr for this year! I was born in Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, but moved to British Columbia when I was 2, and then came back to Ontario when I was 12! I did a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree at Queen's University and chose MAM as my campus preference (let's go MAM!). In my free time, I like to workout, cycle across Mississauga, and play basketball. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
Year Plan and Goals
1. Continue doing frequent socials (especially after MEs) to maintain MAM spirit and continue fostering the community environment we are so lucky to have at MAM!
2. Work on EDI initiatives with a diverse team to support you in your academic journey, tackle sensitive topics such as racism and bias, and be your ally!
3. Advocate for your needs; whatever it may be, I want you to share your concerns and how I can best support you!
Reasons to Contact Me
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns with your experiences in the MD program so far (can be anything), feel free to get in touch!
Farid Louka
VP MAM Jr.
About Me
Hey everyone!
My name is Farid. I was born in Egypt, grew up in Saudi Arabia, and moved to Canada near the end of elementary school, which is when I learned English (French and Arabic are my primary languages). I did my undergrad at Wilfrid Laurier University, where I earned an HBSc in Health Sciences with a minor in Biology.
Outside of school, I love hiking, kayaking, and hanging out with friends (especially when food is involved). My favourite foods are anything Middle Eastern, sushi, and tandoori/butter chicken. I also have a dog named Wiskey (with no H). I am also an aspiring gardener, I planted a fig tree 2 years ago and my goal is for it to grow one fig before I get my MD.
If you see me around, please say hi!
Year Plans and Goals
My goals revolve around three pillars:
1. Serving my peers. This means planning socials, listening to your concerns, advocating for you, improving your experience, providing guidance, clarifying resources, and creating new opportunities.
2. Serving our community. We owe it to Mississauga and the GTA to give back. I want to collaborate with my classmates to design and execute initiatives and community events to create an impact throughout our time here.
3. Learning from all the awesome people around me. I want to receive feedback and engage with my supervisors, peers, and community, ultimately growing with my classmates throughout our med school journey.
Reasons to Contact Me
First and foremost: to find a new restaurant to try.
Just kidding (although that is important, of course!).
Please reach out with anything on your mind, whether it’s:
- questions or concerns about the curriculum
- MAM-specific concerns
- difficulties you’re facing
- ideas you have for MAM
- feedback for me
- or just a chat
I’m always happy to hear from you, and I’m readily available!