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The Iskren Kantchev & Shane Daniell Scholarship for Pre-Clerkship Students

  • Posted on: 20 September 2013
  • By: OMSA Admin

In September of 2010, a short five weeks after beginning their time at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Iskren Kantchev, 23, and Shane Daniell, 24, tragically passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Although they had only known their classmates for a short time, they had both become integral members of their year and have been missed greatly. Iskren was known for always helping others when he had the opportunity to and as an incredibly kind-hearted young man. Shane had been known

The Nishant Fozdar Scholarship for Clerkship Students

  • Posted on: 20 September 2013
  • By: OMSA Admin

Nishant Fozdar was a third year medical student at the University of Toronto. Those that knew him, describe him as a hardworking individual who genuinely loved learning medicine and had a passion for research. Giving back to his community was always a priority for Nishant. Whether through being a TA, MCAT tutor, or even informally as a big brother, he would often dedicate his time to mentoring younger students and help them achieve their goals. This compassion and drive to better his community shone

The Start of Something New

  • Posted on: 9 September 2013
  • By: OMSA Admin

The beginning of a school year brings milestones in our lives. For some, it is the first step into the path to become a doctor; for others, it is the beginning of clinical clerkship; for some, it is the first test of balancing parenthood with academia.... for everyone, the beginning of a school year marks one step closer to that M.D.

To all the new initiates, the 1/4 MDs, the 1/2 MDs, and the 3/4 MDs, good luck this year!

Yin H., Western University

A Poem about CaRMS... A Message from our Co-Chair

  • Posted on: 23 November 2012
  • By: OMSA Admin

'Twas the night before CaRMS when all through the web,
Not a med student was sleeping, laptop glued to their head.
The letters were assigned to each program with care,
Knowing a program director soon would be there.

The students were pulling the hair from their head,
As CaRMS' faulty programming gave an "error message" again.

And "Where should I list this publication?" one asked,
"Who knows? Email CaRMS?! It's too late!" they all gasped.

OMSA Passes Four Motions at OMA General Council Meeting 2011

  • Posted on: 17 November 2011
  • By: OMSA Admin

OMSA successfully passed FOUR motions at the most recent OMA General Council meeting held in Toronto, Ontario during the weekend of November 12, 2011! The General Council represents one of the avenues through which OMSA advocates on behalf of Ontario medical students. We would like to thank everyone who submitted responses to the Negotiations Survey sent out a few weeks ago - your answers were very helpful in clarifying the proposed motions.

The motions passed by the General Council were as follows:

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