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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.

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About Joshua
Joshua
 Joshua Liu is a York University alumni (Bsc 2009) currently in 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. He previously sat on Shad International’s Board of Directors and currently sits on the Advisory Board for Youth Canada

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 human behaviour, psychology, education, philosophy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and youth engagement.
About Shelly
Shelly Shelly Luu graduated with a B.Sc. from the University of Ottawa in 2009, and is currently in her first year of medical school at the University of Toronto.

She has received numerous awards for her academic achievements, including the University of Ottawa Gold Medal in Science and the Governor General’s Bronze Academic Medal. She has also received a number of research scholarships in the past 4 years, funding her various projects in virology, surgery, medical education, and psychology.

Shelly has held executive positions in Best Buddies and Canadian Council of the Blind chapters, as well as in university student government. She also sits on the editorial board of Young Voices, a Toronto Public Library publication.

Fluent in three languages, her interests lie in ophthalmology, healthcare accessibility, education, leadership development, and psychology. Her pastimes include archery, badminton, writing, and travelling. Shelly has also skipped two grades in grade school and has always been the the baby of her class!