CONSULTING
We currently offer consulting for Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry and LawHalf of our profits go back into the HOPE Initiative charity
APPLICATION BRAINSTORM
$50/ Hour and/or EDITING: $25/ Edit
This program is active year-round. We know that the applications can be long and lengthy. Come to this one-on-one session with a professional student in medicine, pharmacy, optometry or law to get some guidance. We work with prospective students on deciding which activities to write about, creating their first draft of the application, and a heavy first edit on their application.
We require every applicant to start with at least one brainstorm session, held virtually over zoom. Any additional edits (made during the consultant’s own time) are priced at $25 per edit. You may request an additional consultant for a second opinion, priced at 25$ per edit.
MULTIPLE MINI INTERVIEW PREP SESSION
The MMI interview can be a daunting experience. As MMIs remain virtual for Canadian medical schools this year, HOPE is offering virtual MMI sessions run by current professional school students from medical students across Canada. During this session, you will go through 6 MMI stations designed to stimulate a real interview setting. You will receive strategies on formulating responses and individualized feedback immediately after the session. The session will be conducted live over zoom and is priced at 10$.
MEET OUR CONSULTANTS
Gurkamel Gill
Medicine
Gurkamel (she/her) is a third year Medical Student at UBC’s Northern Medical Program. Prior to medicine she did a BSc. integrating Environmental Sciences and Animal Physiology. She worked as a Behavioural Interventionist for individuals with ASD and has been a longtime mentor at the HOPE Initiative.
Navjit Moore
Medicine / Pharmacy
HI! My name is Navjit and I’m is a second year Medical Student at UBC. I also completed my undergrad in Combined Major in Science and PharmD at UBC before entering medical school. I am somewhat of a nontraditional student and my path to medicine was quite unique compared to others. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing basketball, hiking, traveling and being a healthy gut advocate. I am grateful to be where I am today and hope to pay it forward!
Vivian Thieu
Law
Hi! My name is Vivian (she/hers) and I am a second year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Prior to law school, I obtained my Bachelors of Social Work and worked in various settings, including community mental health and research in areas of child welfare. I have been involved with The HOPE Initiative since I started university in 2016 and am excited to continue to give back! In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting, building Lego, and Muay Thai training.
Chloe Yeung
Optometry
Hi! My name is Chloe and I’m currently a 2nd year student at UC Berkeley School of Optometry. I went to UBC for my bachelor’s degree majoring in biology. Towards the tail end of my time at UBC, I began considering optometry as a potential career choice but didn’t take it seriously until I began shadowing in a private practice. Navigating the application portal and writing personal statements was no easy feat, but with the guidance of my mentors I successfully interviewed at UCBSO and SUNY. I greatly appreciated the assistance from my friends and optometry mentors, so feel free to connect with me and ask questions!
Samara Reyes
Medicine
Samara (she/her) is a second year medical student at UBC. Prior to medicine, she did 3 years of undergrad at UBC integrating neuroscience and human physiology. She has worked in research, education, and outreach. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with friends. Mentorship from others has played a big role in her journey to medicine and she hopes to pay it forward and help others through the application process.
Gurkamel Gill (Medicine)
Navjit Moore
(Medicine/Pharmacy)
Vivian Thieu
(Law)
Chloe Yeung (Optometry)
Samara Reyes (Medicine)
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Christopher Fischer
MEDICINE
This program is active year-round. We know that the applications can be long and lengthy. Come to this one-on-one session with a professional student in medicine, pharmacy, optometry or law to get some guidance. We work with prospective students on deciding which activities to write about, creating their first draft of the application, and a heavy first edit on their application.
We require every applicant to start with at least one brainstorm session, held virtually over zoom. Any additional edits (made during the consultant’s own time) are priced at $25 per edit. You may request an additional consultant for a second opinion, priced at 25$ per edit.
CONSULTANT: VIVIAN TSANG
Amy Guardado
MEDICINE
This program is active year-round. We know that the applications can be long and lengthy. Come to this one-on-one session with a professional student in medicine, pharmacy, optometry or law to get some guidance. We work with prospective students on deciding which activities to write about, creating their first draft of the application, and a heavy first edit on their application.
We require every applicant to start with at least one brainstorm session, held virtually over zoom. Any additional edits (made during the consultant’s own time) are priced at $25 per edit. You may request an additional consultant for a second opinion, priced at 25$ per edit.
CONSULTANT: GURKAMEL GILL
