Satjitjayan
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Running for:
VP Global Health
About me:
Hey my name is Satjitjayan but I also go by Jit to simplify 😁. I’m a fan of going to the gym, hiking, and playing irresponsible basketball (you may have seen me in my walking boot but my ankle has now healed!). I’ve lived all around Canada and briefly in the US but came back to do my undergrad at Western.
Experiencing those different healthcare systems brought me to healthcare advocacy, where I’ve worked with Universities Allied for Essential Medicines for the last 3 years. With this organization, I’ve helped demystify licensing policies, point out funding gaps in conditions like sickle cell disease, and lead a team of advocates across North America. I hope to bring that experience to this year’s medicine class at McMaster, a place full of awesome people who care about global health and just need an avenue to express it!
My platform:
I’m running for VP Global Health because I believe global health belongs in every part of our training. My advocacy with Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (pushing for licensing transparency, fair funding, and student action) showed me how focused effort creates change.
As VP, I’ll support the Global Health Interest Group with structure and events linking global health to different specialties. I’ll reach out to groups like the Community Health Centre to create volunteer opportunities, from health-literacy workshops to donation drives.
I’ll represent McMaster at CFMS meetings, co-host events with EDI, Indigenous Health, and Black Health portfolios, and look into better incorporating global health into the curriculum. Let’s make global health visible, practical, and part of who we are as future physicians.
How do you plan to ensure that EDI is integrated in your role(s)?
EDI is a foundational aspect of global health. I want to work closely with the EDI, Black Health, and Indigenous Health teams to co-host events that matter to students, like discussions on decolonizing global health or how social determinants show up in our community.
I’ll seek volunteer opportunities with organizations that serve marginalized communities, ensuring our work addresses real, tangible needs. I also want our curriculum to include global health cases that reflect diverse patient stories and the systemic barriers many face.
I’ll make sure the Global Health Interest Group feels welcoming to everyone, with recruitment and leadership that invites a myriad of students. By listening to you, collaborating across portfolios, and keeping equity at the center, I hope to make EDI a living part of how we push for global health.
VP Global Health
About me:
Hey my name is Satjitjayan but I also go by Jit to simplify 😁. I’m a fan of going to the gym, hiking, and playing irresponsible basketball (you may have seen me in my walking boot but my ankle has now healed!). I’ve lived all around Canada and briefly in the US but came back to do my undergrad at Western.
Experiencing those different healthcare systems brought me to healthcare advocacy, where I’ve worked with Universities Allied for Essential Medicines for the last 3 years. With this organization, I’ve helped demystify licensing policies, point out funding gaps in conditions like sickle cell disease, and lead a team of advocates across North America. I hope to bring that experience to this year’s medicine class at McMaster, a place full of awesome people who care about global health and just need an avenue to express it!
My platform:
I’m running for VP Global Health because I believe global health belongs in every part of our training. My advocacy with Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (pushing for licensing transparency, fair funding, and student action) showed me how focused effort creates change.
As VP, I’ll support the Global Health Interest Group with structure and events linking global health to different specialties. I’ll reach out to groups like the Community Health Centre to create volunteer opportunities, from health-literacy workshops to donation drives.
I’ll represent McMaster at CFMS meetings, co-host events with EDI, Indigenous Health, and Black Health portfolios, and look into better incorporating global health into the curriculum. Let’s make global health visible, practical, and part of who we are as future physicians.
How do you plan to ensure that EDI is integrated in your role(s)?
EDI is a foundational aspect of global health. I want to work closely with the EDI, Black Health, and Indigenous Health teams to co-host events that matter to students, like discussions on decolonizing global health or how social determinants show up in our community.
I’ll seek volunteer opportunities with organizations that serve marginalized communities, ensuring our work addresses real, tangible needs. I also want our curriculum to include global health cases that reflect diverse patient stories and the systemic barriers many face.
I’ll make sure the Global Health Interest Group feels welcoming to everyone, with recruitment and leadership that invites a myriad of students. By listening to you, collaborating across portfolios, and keeping equity at the center, I hope to make EDI a living part of how we push for global health.