Rafique Van Uum is a PGY3 Internal Medicine Resident at McMaster University. His interest in geriatrics began with his childhood experience of living with and taking care of his grandmother. He is interested in improving in-hospital care of the elderly, fracture treatment and prevention, and encouraging trainees to consider geriatrics and care of the elderly.

Dorothy Qian is a PGY4 Geriatric Medicine resident at the University of Toronto. She previously completed her Internal Medicine training at University of British Columbia and medical school at University of Toronto. She is interested in the intersection of bioethics within geriatric medicine, dialysis care in older adults, and connecting with other learners across the country!

Lora Stepanian is a newly graduated family physician currently completing an Enhanced Skills Program in Care of the Elderly through the University of Toronto. She completed her medical school training at Queen’s University and family medicine residency at the University of Toronto. Her clinical and research interests span primary care, medical education, neurocognitive disorders, and healthy aging. Lora also has a special interest in visual arts and how they can be used to provide more holistic, patient-centered care.

Adi Elman is a family physician and Investigating Coroner with a clinical and academic interest in the care of older adults and neurodegenerative diseases. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Queen’s University and is currently completing a subspecialty in Care of the Elderly at the University of Toronto (PGY3), alongside the Clinical Research Certificate Program at the University of Toronto. His career aspirations focus on management of patients with neurodegenerative diseases and clinical trials. His interests include dementia, cognitive disorders, and movement disorders. Outside of medicine, Adi enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, and travelling.

Lesley Wokoma is a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at the University of Calgary with a strong interest in Geriatric Medicine. Before beginning residency, she completed her medical training in Ukraine and practiced as an independent general practitioner in Nigeria. She is passionate about promoting the health and well-being of the growing older adult population through compassionate clinical care, education, and meaningful community engagement.

Julieta Lazarte is a PGY4 resident in Geriatric Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University. She completed her Internal Medicine training at McMaster University and holds a PhD in Human Genetics, which has shaped her interest in bringing personalized medicine and research closer to everyday clinical care. She is particularly interested in clinical trials of anti-amyloid therapies and Acute Care for Elders (ACE) units, and hopes to combine these interests to improve the care and quality of life of older adults.

Sunny Raval is a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at the University of Ottawa and completed medical school at the University of Toronto. His interest in caring for older adults began early, through time spent with his grandparents and their friends, and grew through volunteering in hospitals and long-term care homes prior to medical school. These experiences fostered an appreciation for the stories, perspectives, and life experiences older adults bring to each encounter and inspired his growing interest in Geriatric Medicine. He is particularly drawn to the field for its holistic, person-centred approach to care, navigating medical complexity while keeping what matters most to each patient, their values, goals, and priorities, at the centre of decision-making. Sunny is passionate about promoting the care of older adults among junior trainees, with interests in medical education, mentorship, quality improvement, and patient safety. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, drawing, graphic design, and photography.

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Emaad Mohammad is a PGY-5 geriatric medicine resident at the University of Toronto. His interests lie in bone disease and falls prevention. Outside of medicine he enjoys fitness and reading. 

Laurence Fleury-Deland is a PGY5 resident in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Montreal. She completed her medical training at the University of Sherbrooke. Her interest in geriatric medicine started before medical school, through interaction with the geriatric population in the community. She is passionate about the transmission of her love for geriatrics to younger trainees. Outside of medicine, Laurence enjoys spoiling her cat, doing hot yoga and watching movies.

Parastou Einafshar is a PGY5 Geriatric Medicine resident at Toronto Metropolitan University. She completed her Internal Medicine training at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. She enjoys working as part of an interdisciplinary team to help older adults maintain their function, independence, and overall quality of life. She is also passionate about medical education and giving back to the community through teaching and mentoring junior learners.

Ariel Foo is a PGY-2 resident in Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa. She has been actively involved in Geriatrics Interest Groups since her undergraduate studies and is particularly drawn to the intersection of mental and physical health. Prior to transferring to Psychiatry, she completed a year of residency training in Internal Medicine, an experience that continues to shape her approach to patient care. Outside of medicine, Ariel enjoys kayaking and can often be found doodling during quieter moments on call.

Bonnie Liu is PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at McMaster University - Waterloo campus and previously completed medical school at Western University. She finds geriatrics invaluable because of its biopsychosocial approach, focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, and relevance to global health in the context of an aging population. 

Sahra Siyad is a PGY-1 Internal Medicine resident at McMaster University - Hamilton campus. She previously completed her undergraduate medical training also at McMaster University. Sahra’s interest in Geriatrics aligns with her motivations to serve historically overlooked, vulnerable patients within Canada’s healthcare system. Her research interests include health literacy, informed consent and equity.

Sophie Weiss is a PGY-3 Internal Medicine resident at the University of Toronto with aspirations to pursue a career in Geriatric Medicine. She completed her medical degree at the University of Toronto and her undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph. Her research interests include delirium and falls prevention as well as Indigenous Health. She is passionate about improving hospital care for older adults and raising awareness of the unique needs of this population. 

Amy Huang is a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at Dalhousie University, with keen interest in Geriatric Medicine. She is currently the Dalhousie RGIG Lead. She completed medical training and undergraduate studies at McMaster University. She has previously worked with the GERAS Centre and RGPcentral. She is interested in acute care of the elderly, de-prescribing, and patient centered care.

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