Siddiq Mirza
Hi, my name is Siddiq! I completed my undergrad at University of Toronto. Outside of school, I am a self-professed hoops follower, and an avid Maple Leafs fan (since the Vesa Toskala days!). I look forward to engaging with our diverse club members!
Justin Aoun
Hi! My name is Justin Aoun and I graduated from the University of Windsor with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. I enjoy photography, cooking, hanging out with friends and playing video games in my free time. My favourite quote is “work to live, don’t live to work.”
Meet the Mentors
Nicole Ng
I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto as an out-of-province student with a specialist in Laboratory Medicine/Pathobiology and a major in Immunology. I've always perceived life as "work hard + play hard", and to go through things one at a time when my plate gets too full. My hobbies include baking/cooking and PC gaming. I also love staying fit! Badminton, climbing, and running are some of my favorite activities.
Matthew Reyad
Matt holds an Honours Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from the University of Toronto. He is currently working as a research associate for a pharmaceutical company in New York and has extensive experience volunteering and working with diverse groups including children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, adolescents, and homeless populations. In his spare time, Matt enjoys hiking, kayaking, soccer, and table tennis. He looks forward to assisting the next generation of aspiring dentists achieve their career goals and expanding diversity in dentistry!
Hartirath Brar
My name is Hira and I am a recent Western grad. I grew up in rural Canada and love the outdoors. Though I am in science, I also love visual arts and do digital art/animation as a hobby
Miriam Park
Hi I'm Miriam. I'm in my 3rd year at Uoft Dentistry. I did my undergrad at Western in Biomed and my Masters at Uoft in Chem
Joanne Lin
Hi my name is Joanne, I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph, where I majored in Neuroscience! In my spare time I like to travel, rock climb, hike and go to the gym. I also love food (burritos and brunch are the best thing in the world) and hanging out with my friends
Gayathri Pillai
I just completed my undergrad in kinesiology at McMaster University and I'm excited to start my dental school journey at UofT as a D1 student this fall! Some of my favourite hobbies include reading books, going on runs, and spending quality time with friends and family!
Sophia Sareen
Hi! My name is Sophia Sareen and I am a D1 student at the University of Toronto. I did my undergrad in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waterloo. I knew I wanted to be a dentist when I had to fund my own braces treatment, and realized the impact it had on my confidence.Outside of dentistry, I am a creative person, who loves to paint and play music. I also enjoy cooking and and working out (I would like to make more time to do this).
Pegi Kaimi
Pegi is an incoming DDS1 student at the University of Toronto, having completed her HBSc in Biochemistry at McMaster University. She is passionate about promoting diversity and advocating for equality within society. Her past experiences as a mentor for the McMaster Undergraduate Women in STEM society have given her the tools to understand how to effectively guide students from all backgrounds to achieve their goals. The Diversity in Dentistry initiative presented Pegi with the perfect opportunity to continue exploring this passion.
Arghavan Omidi
I graduated from McMaster University's Health Sciences program in 2019. During my time there, I had the opportunity to engage in genomics and biostatistical research work, which I would highly recommend to anyone with an interest in coding and statistics. I was also involved in clubs of various backgrounds, including cultural, educational, social justice, and medical, which broadened my horizons as a student. I had part-time and full-time jobs during university and would be happy to provide insight on time-management during school. Also, I've taken the DAT and the CASPER test multiple times and I would be happy to provide insight on my experiences and how to improve.
Zoha Anjum
My name is Zoha Anjum (pronouns: she/her), and I am an immigrant Muslim woman-of-colour. I am a first year Doctor of Dental Surgery student at the University of Toronto. Before dental school, I completed my Master of Public Health from McMaster University and a graduate diploma in Water Without Borders from the United Nations University, Institute of Water, Environment & Health. My research and practice interests are in women’s health, equity and oral health. I have been involved with numerous local (Visions of Science, Urban Alliance) and international organizations (Tayaba, 9th World Water Forum) synthesizing evidence and creating content. I am very passionate about mentorship (6+ years of experience) and youth empowerment. I am committed to supporting racialized students in achieving their dream of becoming a dentist!
Shawn Zahavi
My name is Shawn and I’m excited to be starting my first year of dental school at U of T. I was born in Toronto and completed my Bachelor of Science (honours) at Queen’s University, majoring in Life Sciences with a minor in World Language Studies. I am passionate about dentistry and the changes I hope to make in my patients’ lives. I am also interested in specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery one day. Outside of school, I have a few fun hobbies. I am interested in 3D design and 3D printing as well as baking. I love travelling the globe and scuba diving. In the summers, I like to wakeboard and slalom ski
Yousif Al-Noorachi
Hey everyone! My name is Yousif Al-Noorachi and I am a first-year dental student at the University of Toronto. Born in Iraq and raised in Dubai, I was fortunate to move to Canada to pursue my education. My experience in Canada involved living in rural areas in Newfoundland and Labrador as well as living in big cities such as Calgary, and now Toronto. Throughout this challenging period, I truly valued the support I received from my mentors. Therefore, I would like to help other students excel and achieve their goals, whether short-term or long-term. Since supporting students is a core value of DID, it makes me very excited to be part of it.
Chitra Anandani
An internationally trained dentist and an oral pathologist from India, with a diverse background in teaching and training various aspects of oral anatomy, histology and pathology. She has gained extraordinary recognition in her manual dexterity skills in dentistry, and artistry being an additional asset . She was a popular "wax carving" mentor to early year dental students. Currently, she is enrolled in University of Toronto working towards completion of her DDS degree.
Shanzeh Shahid
Hi, my name is Shanzeh! I was born in Pakistan and immigrated to Canada when I was three years old. Since then I have been living in Hamilton, Ontario. This year I graduated from McMaster’s Kinesiology program and am now a first year dental student. I am bilingual as I am fluent in Urdu aside from English. I can also understand Punjabi and Hindi. In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends, painting, and travelling! I am so excited to be a mentor and I hope to help others throughout the admissions process by sharing the lessons I have learned from my personal journey of applying to dental school!
Sukhraj Sanghera
SukHey! My name is Sukhraj, and I'm a dental student at UoT. I have a strong passion for educating students and genetic research!
Inam Khan
Inam is a first year dental student at U of T. He is interested in dentistry because it provides opportunities to serve so many people, both locally and globally. His research interests include health research methodology, research ethics, and dental treatments.
Patricia Kim
Hi, my name is Patricia Kim and I am a McGill University graduate with a major in Anatomy and Cell Biology. As a non-traditional applicant, I can definitely empathize with the stress and concerns that come along with preparing for and undergoing the application process. I hope to be able to relay some of the things I learned throughout my own preparation and will do my best to be a helpful mentor!
