MARY VU - PRESIDENT
Mary is a second year student from Woodstock, Ontario. She graduated with a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences from the University of Western before beginning her studies at UL. During her time at Western, she was elected as President of the Vietnamese Students’ Association for two consecutive years. She is so excited to take on a similar, yet completely new and exciting leadership role across the ocean! Mary loves music and has played piano since she was 4 years old. She also loves to play tennis and basketball. She has a passion for food, fashion, travelling, and photography.
As the newly elected President of the Medical Society at UL, she can’t wait to work alongside an incredible group of ladies to make the upcoming year an unforgettable one for all students!
Mary is a second year student from Woodstock, Ontario. She graduated with a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences from the University of Western before beginning her studies at UL. During her time at Western, she was elected as President of the Vietnamese Students’ Association for two consecutive years. She is so excited to take on a similar, yet completely new and exciting leadership role across the ocean! Mary loves music and has played piano since she was 4 years old. She also loves to play tennis and basketball. She has a passion for food, fashion, travelling, and photography.
As the newly elected President of the Medical Society at UL, she can’t wait to work alongside an incredible group of ladies to make the upcoming year an unforgettable one for all students!
CIARRAI HOMER - EVENTS OFFICER
Ciarrai (pronounced Keira – like Keira Knightly) is a second year student from London, UK. She has completed a BSc in Biomedical Science (Anatomy) at Cardiff University in Wales, UK. Ciarrai is an avid runner, having participated in several half marathons. She has also played competitive university level netball since she was 10 at home in England.
As Events Officer for 2017/2018, Ciarrai and the newly elected committee are responsible for some of MedSoc’s most anticipated and exciting events, including: MedBall, Take Me Out and MedFactor. Having helped plan and organise three balls/proms to date, she hopes to make MedBall 2018 one of the best yet, to raise as much money as the Medical School possibly can, for the Milford Hospice.
Ciarrai (pronounced Keira – like Keira Knightly) is a second year student from London, UK. She has completed a BSc in Biomedical Science (Anatomy) at Cardiff University in Wales, UK. Ciarrai is an avid runner, having participated in several half marathons. She has also played competitive university level netball since she was 10 at home in England.
As Events Officer for 2017/2018, Ciarrai and the newly elected committee are responsible for some of MedSoc’s most anticipated and exciting events, including: MedBall, Take Me Out and MedFactor. Having helped plan and organise three balls/proms to date, she hopes to make MedBall 2018 one of the best yet, to raise as much money as the Medical School possibly can, for the Milford Hospice.
LATA BHANDARY - TREASURER
Lata is a second year student, and the treasurer aka $$$/€€€ handler for this year. She completed her undergraduate degree in Life Sciences at McMaster University (Canada), and before that she lived in Dubai (but no, she is not some rich princess whose father is a sheikh - though she wishes!). She loves travelling and binge watching TV shows, so if you ever see her around feel free to start a discussion about that crazy last episode of Game of Thrones or recommend a cool place to go to during the holidays. Or, you know, just to chat. As treasurer, she hopes to efficiently budget our funds to produce successful and fun events this year, and with this year's friendly and hard working committee she is sure we'll make it happen. She is looking forward to all the good times together!
Lata is a second year student, and the treasurer aka $$$/€€€ handler for this year. She completed her undergraduate degree in Life Sciences at McMaster University (Canada), and before that she lived in Dubai (but no, she is not some rich princess whose father is a sheikh - though she wishes!). She loves travelling and binge watching TV shows, so if you ever see her around feel free to start a discussion about that crazy last episode of Game of Thrones or recommend a cool place to go to during the holidays. Or, you know, just to chat. As treasurer, she hopes to efficiently budget our funds to produce successful and fun events this year, and with this year's friendly and hard working committee she is sure we'll make it happen. She is looking forward to all the good times together!
WED MUSTAFA - SECRETARY
Wed is a second year student from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. She graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science. As Secretary she’ll make sure GEMS students are up to date with information from MedSoc meetings as well as contribute to making the Med School experience as best as it can be for future first-years!
Congratulations and welcome to the first year students and hope to see you at events throughout the year!
Wed is a second year student from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. She graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science. As Secretary she’ll make sure GEMS students are up to date with information from MedSoc meetings as well as contribute to making the Med School experience as best as it can be for future first-years!
Congratulations and welcome to the first year students and hope to see you at events throughout the year!
AISLING EGAN - EUROPEAN NEW STUDENT LIAISON
Aisling is a second year student from Killaloe, Co. Clare. She obtained a degree in Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds from University College Cork before embarking on her medical degree. During her graduate studies, Aisling captained her college hockey team, was a Chemistry Tutor and organised and participated in charity events such as ‘Relay for Life’ and the ‘Great Limerick Run’. As European New Student Liaison, she is looking forward to welcoming and greeting all the fresh new faces and she hopes to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Aisling is a second year student from Killaloe, Co. Clare. She obtained a degree in Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds from University College Cork before embarking on her medical degree. During her graduate studies, Aisling captained her college hockey team, was a Chemistry Tutor and organised and participated in charity events such as ‘Relay for Life’ and the ‘Great Limerick Run’. As European New Student Liaison, she is looking forward to welcoming and greeting all the fresh new faces and she hopes to make the transition as smooth as possible.
MINA DAWOOD - INTERNATIONAL NEW STUDENT LIAISON
Mina is a second year student from Oakville, Ontario. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology (Physiology Specialization) and a minor in Music. At UL, she is also involved with AMSI as the Local Officer for Humans Rights and Peace. She has lived in several countries and loves to travel whenever the opportunity arises. Mina looks forward to welcoming new students and helping them transition to the UL GEMS program and life in Ireland.
Mina is a second year student from Oakville, Ontario. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology (Physiology Specialization) and a minor in Music. At UL, she is also involved with AMSI as the Local Officer for Humans Rights and Peace. She has lived in several countries and loves to travel whenever the opportunity arises. Mina looks forward to welcoming new students and helping them transition to the UL GEMS program and life in Ireland.
HELENA HOBBS - SPORTS OFFICER
Helena is a second year GEMS student from Wexford. She graduated from University College Dublin (UCD) with a Bachelor of Chemistry. Helena was on the Medsoc events committee in her first year, partaking in the organizing of some of Medsoc’s biggest events of the year and is now excited to take over as sports officer. Helena has a passion for sport, especially rugby. She is a diehard Leinster enthusiast and an occasional Munster supporter; if you don’t find her in GEMS or on the pitch, she’s likely to be in the Aviva. As Sports Officer, Helena will be responsible for the running of weekly tag rugby and soccer, organizing GEMS's ‘Medical Shield’ tournament and encouraging anyone and everyone to take part.
Helena is a second year GEMS student from Wexford. She graduated from University College Dublin (UCD) with a Bachelor of Chemistry. Helena was on the Medsoc events committee in her first year, partaking in the organizing of some of Medsoc’s biggest events of the year and is now excited to take over as sports officer. Helena has a passion for sport, especially rugby. She is a diehard Leinster enthusiast and an occasional Munster supporter; if you don’t find her in GEMS or on the pitch, she’s likely to be in the Aviva. As Sports Officer, Helena will be responsible for the running of weekly tag rugby and soccer, organizing GEMS's ‘Medical Shield’ tournament and encouraging anyone and everyone to take part.
BEJAL PATEL - CHARITY OFFICER
Bejal is a second year student from London, England. She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Biomedical Science from St George’s University of London. During her undergraduate education, Bejal was an active member of a number of charities and was elected the president of UNICEF on campus. Bejal enjoys travelling and watching an unhealthy amount of Netflix. As charity officer, she endeavours to deliver new and exciting opportunities to GEMS students to get involved with the charities we support. Welcome to GEMS and we look forward to having you get involved with our events!
Bejal is a second year student from London, England. She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Biomedical Science from St George’s University of London. During her undergraduate education, Bejal was an active member of a number of charities and was elected the president of UNICEF on campus. Bejal enjoys travelling and watching an unhealthy amount of Netflix. As charity officer, she endeavours to deliver new and exciting opportunities to GEMS students to get involved with the charities we support. Welcome to GEMS and we look forward to having you get involved with our events!
SUSAN CAMERON - HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
Susan is a second year student from a small city in Canada called Cornwall, Ontario. Susan completed her undergraduate degree in Nursing Science at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. During her degree, she worked numerous jobs from construction worker, camp counsellor, to camp nurse and Emergency Medicine research assistant. Upon graduation, she worked at a tertiary care trauma centre in a busy Emergency department at Kingston General Hospital (in Canada). Occasionally she would help out in the medical school with the simulating labs for the residents and medical students. Outside of work, Susan enjoys reading, hiking, running and playing organized sports, such as hockey and soccer. She’s looking forward to working with the new Medical Society council and to see what the next year has in store for the students.
Susan is a second year student from a small city in Canada called Cornwall, Ontario. Susan completed her undergraduate degree in Nursing Science at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. During her degree, she worked numerous jobs from construction worker, camp counsellor, to camp nurse and Emergency Medicine research assistant. Upon graduation, she worked at a tertiary care trauma centre in a busy Emergency department at Kingston General Hospital (in Canada). Occasionally she would help out in the medical school with the simulating labs for the residents and medical students. Outside of work, Susan enjoys reading, hiking, running and playing organized sports, such as hockey and soccer. She’s looking forward to working with the new Medical Society council and to see what the next year has in store for the students.
MEGAN CROSBY - PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Megan is a second year student from Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at Acadia University. After completing her undergraduate degree, she worked as a clinical research assistant in a vitreoretinal surgery/ophthalmology practice before moving across the pond to begin her studies in medicine. Outside of GEMS, she enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and spending time outdoors, especially by the ocean!
As Public Relations Officer, Megan looks forward to keeping GEMS students, staff, and the public updated on MedSoc's many exciting events via Facebook, Instagram and this website. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep an eye out for upcoming events throughout the year!
Megan is a second year student from Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at Acadia University. After completing her undergraduate degree, she worked as a clinical research assistant in a vitreoretinal surgery/ophthalmology practice before moving across the pond to begin her studies in medicine. Outside of GEMS, she enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and spending time outdoors, especially by the ocean!
As Public Relations Officer, Megan looks forward to keeping GEMS students, staff, and the public updated on MedSoc's many exciting events via Facebook, Instagram and this website. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep an eye out for upcoming events throughout the year!
SONYA RAMONDINO - 3RD YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
Sonya is a third year student from Oakville, Ontario. She completed a Bachelor of Science at McMaster University, followed by the Compressed Time-Frame Nursing Program at Western University. She is thrilled to now be pursuing her dream of becoming a physician alongside her incredible fellow GEMS students. When she's not nerding it up with science, she loves to dance, draw, sing (badly) and write. She is looking forward to connecting with students, and hopes to be a source of support throughout the coming year.
Sonya is a third year student from Oakville, Ontario. She completed a Bachelor of Science at McMaster University, followed by the Compressed Time-Frame Nursing Program at Western University. She is thrilled to now be pursuing her dream of becoming a physician alongside her incredible fellow GEMS students. When she's not nerding it up with science, she loves to dance, draw, sing (badly) and write. She is looking forward to connecting with students, and hopes to be a source of support throughout the coming year.
JORDAN HARTKORN - 4TH YEAR REPRESENTATIVE
Jordan is a fourth year student from Toronto, Ontario. She completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Queen’s University and obtained her CFA® Charterholder designation. She spent five years on Bay Street in portfolio management and equity research. After much thought, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Jordan is an avid golfer, runner and cyclist.
Jordan is a fourth year student from Toronto, Ontario. She completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Queen’s University and obtained her CFA® Charterholder designation. She spent five years on Bay Street in portfolio management and equity research. After much thought, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Jordan is an avid golfer, runner and cyclist.