Beyond the Surface

Beyond the Surface is a student-led initiative created by second-year medical learners Josheil Boparai and Jessica Canning, in partnership with the EDI Committee. Developed in response to gaps in medical education, the project brings much-needed attention to how health conditions—such as menopause, heart disease, and other common diagnoses—can present differently across ethnicities, sexes, and diverse demographic groups.By offering resources and conversations that highlight these variations, Beyond the Surface supports medical students in developing stronger cultural competence and a deeper understanding of health equity. The initiative aims to equip future physicians with the knowledge needed to provide informed, inclusive, and compassionate care to the diverse communities they will serve

Gateway

Gateway is a student-run and faculty-led initiative that aims to provide first and second-year medical students with real-world clinical experiences in refugee and newcomer health. Students gain practical skills in navigating medical communication alongside interpreters and addressing newcomer health needs in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner.