Michael Darcy
BIO
I'm a non-traditional student attending the Hamilton campus. I completed a BA at Memorial University, a JD at Dalhousie University, and an LLM in International Tax Law (which is exactly as boring as it sounds) at NYU. Before coming to med school, I practised law at a civil litigation firm in Toronto. I'm passionate about mental health, addictions, and wellness--along with video games, drag race, and Broad City. Outside the pandemic I play dodgeball and ski badly. PLATFORM If elected VP External, I hope to use the skills I gained as a lawyer to be a voice for the students of Mac Med. I am comfortable reviewing policies, taking positions, and advocating for change on behalf of others. I would love to be able to use those skills to advance the interests of Mac students, for our class and future classes. Among other things, I hope to lobby for greater access to federal and provincial assistance for med students, especially for those from low income and under-represented demographics. The pandemic has shown the increasingly important role of doctors in our society. At the same time, the cost of med school has risen dramatically--prohibiting some from applying at all, while saddling others with years of debt after graduation. Given the political climate, I believe this is the right time to change that. |
Pranjan Gandhi
BIO
Hello my name is Pranjan Gandhi, and I want to be your VP External. Why would I be a good fit? Over the years, I have been fortunate to have a wide range of experiences. From playing competitive hockey and volleyball, to running an eCommerce business, to evolutionary biology research, I have realized that I love working with others, being creative, and challenging the status quo. However, my biggest passion lies in advocacy and policy. I have experience working in university affairs with academic administrators on institutional governance and academic policy priorities for students. I have also worked closely with municipal governments and the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance to create programs that combat gender-based violence in the community. To this end, the VP External position fits perfectly with my advocacy experience, and I look forward to enacting positive change within the McMaster and national medical community. PLATFORM
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