Medical Student
McGill University, Canada
Sara Abdessamie, a Loran Scholar, completed her bachelor's degree in medical sciences and genetics at Dalhousie University. Currently a third-year medical student at McGill University, she has consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to advocacy and leadership. Sara participated at the Journée D'Action Politique, contributing to a mémoire addressing health disparities among Quebec's indigenous populations. As the Quebec Regional Director and Director of Student Affairs of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students, she advocates for nationwide medical students' wellness and mental health. Through her efforts in organizing roundtables, she facilitates interactions among wellness representatives nationwide, updating faculty wellness recommendations. Sara's research interest include epigenetics, obstetric outcomes and fetal development.