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What is Medhopeful.com?
Medhopeful.com is a blog for Canadian high school and university students interested in medical school and the admissions process. It is also for students looking for advice on scholarships and undergraduate studies.
Here you will find:
- An archive of useful articles about the medical school application process, surviving undergraduate and high school studies, and applying for student awards and scholarships.
- A collection of original videos to provide more interactive and in-depth advice on applications, interviews, and admissions processes for scholarships and medical school.
- A look into the life of Joshua Liu as he went through the medical school admissions process for the 2008-2009 year, and stories about his journey as a medical student at the University of Toronto (class of 2013) .
- A look into the life of Jerome Liu as a medical student at the University of Toronto (class of 2012).
About Joshua
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Joshua Liu is a York University alumni (Bsc 2009) beginning his 1st year of medical school at the University of Toronto. In 2004, Joshua founded SMARTS: the Youth Science Foundation Canada’s national youth science network, which connects over 300 young people and 200 schools today. He also currently sits on Shad International’s Board of Directors. Joshua has spoken as a presenter, panelist, and keynote at numerous student conferences, and has shared the podium with the likes of Gerry Barr (Co-Chair of Make Poverty History Canada), Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies), and Toronto Mayor David Miller. Joshua has received numerous scholarships and awards, including the TD Canada Trust Scholarship for Community Leadership and the CIBC Young Miracle Maker Award. He was also named as one of Canada’s “Top 20 Under 20″ by Youth-in-Motion in 2005. Joshua’s interests primarily lie in neuroscience, human behaviour, psychology, education, philosophy, entrepreneurship, and youth engagement. |
About Jerome
Hello and welcome! My name is Jerome and I am 22 years old. My interests include playing and listening to music, playing foosball, and watching TV shows such as The Office, 24, Smallville, and yes…even Star Trek!
I just graduated from York University this past June 2008 with an Honours BSc. in Biomedical Science. While my time at York might be finished, I will be studying Medicine at the University of Toronto this September and I am super excited! As I journey through medicine for the next several years I will be sharing with you an inside-peek into my life as a med student so that you can have a first hand account of what it is really like.
But don’t worry, I won’t only talk about school! Since I WILL have a life, I’ll also share some of that with you as well as any random thoughts or issues that I come across. As Barney would say, the next few years are going to be “Legendary”! So feel free to come along for the ride, and enjoy!
