Alumni

Dr. Bikraj S. Chohan is a family medicine resident at the University of Ottawa. He will be graduating in October 2017. His special interests are: primary care medicine, procedures, palliative care, home visits and clinical teaching.

Advice

Aside from attaining high board scores, get involved in your community and abroad. I recommend doing a medical mission trip in an underserviced community. Residency programs truly value candidates that are versatile and aren't just “book smart.” Good luck!

Dr. Jagraj Singh Brar graduated from Windsor university school of medicine class of 2015. He is currently completing his 2nd year at Michigan State University- Sparrow Children's regional center in the department of Pediatrics. His special interests include; Pediatric critical care transport along with PICU procedures. He is pursuing a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care medicine hopefully in Canada.

Advice

Doing well on boards but also giving 100% no matter where you are (Classes, rotations, volunteer work etc). You will never know what you will end up enjoying or what important person you will meet and/or need in the future. Through this journey there will be hardships, accept that and take time for yourself. When the time comes for an interview be genuine, be yourself, tell real stories and don't be scripted. When you succeed, never forget where you came from and always help others. "The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease"- Sir William Osler.

Dr Tarun Nanda graduated from Windsor University School of Medicine and is currently doing his family medicine residency at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. His special interests include preventive medicine as well as outpatient procedures. Tarun is looking forward to completing residency and pursuing a career in family medicine and all that it entails!

Advice

To be successful in this journey, you must believe in yourself. Be confident and always remember what's waiting for you at the finish line. Do well on your board exams, find what fascinates you and what your passionate about and work for it. Lastly, always be humble and enjoy the experience!

Resident Physician in Pediatrics at Michigan State University

Advice

Always continue to learn. Learning shouldn't stop once you finish a test or a day at clinical rotations. That is what differentiates a good physician from an exceptional physician. Pick up research articles, review what you learned quickly at the end of the day, look over your notes. Have passion in what you do and you will surprise yourself on how much easier it makes the whole process and how prepared you will be during residency.

Resident Physician in Internal Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Advice

A good doctor treats the disease. A great doctor treats the patient. Years of reading and studying we tend to get lost in the world of medical science. But remember, our patients are someone's mother/father/brother/daughter. Remembering this will give you the greatest skill of all: empathy.

Dr. Abhinn Aggarwal graduated from Windsor University School of Medicine with the Class of 2014. He is currently completing his post-graduate residency training in Family Medicine at the University of North Dakota (Center for Family Medicine in Minot). His special interests include office procedures, urgent care, emergency medicine, surgical assisting, and research. He looks forward to practicing full-spectrum Family Medicine after his graduation.

Advice

During basic sciences, attend classes on a regular basis, try to read a little bit every day, and understand concepts and physiology rather than memorizing them. During clinical sciences, learn from your patients and attendings. They will give you a wealth of knowledge that will help you become a better physician later on. Do well on board exams. Don't forget to take time off for yourself when needed.

Resident Physician in Psychiatry at Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

Resident Physician in Family Medicine at University of North Dakota

Advice

Always work on having a positive attitude before anything. There will be times through your journey in medical school when you will want to quit. It will be tough. Being committed and putting in effort will pay off.

Transitional Year Resident at St. John Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan

Advice

Achieving my goals of a PM&R residency was challenging and took a lot of dedication. Windsor University provides you with the tools and the means for success, but you are the one that must wield those tools to create the profession of your choice. All the best to future students.

Resident at Family Medicine in University of North Dakota.

Advice

"Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety nine percent perspiration." Thomas Alva Edison. My advice to all those pursuing the dream of becoming a physician is to work hard and never lose focus of your goals. The path will not always be easy and you will have to face many challenges. You must be persistent and dedicated to your work, only then will you persevere.

Resident Physician in Internal Medicine at Brandon Regional Hospital, Brandon, FL. Dr. Kishan Patel graduated from Windsor university school of medicine class of 2015. He is currently starting his 1st year residency. His special interests include: Critical Care, Transplant medicine, and Global Health. He is working towards achieving success as a Flight Doctor with affiliations with Doctors without borders, and various air force bases. His long term goal is to have a running hospital in the underserved areas of Kenya, Africa.

Advice

''There are no secrets to success, It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.'' - Colin Powell. Also, be kind-hearted, genuine, and always work to improve yourself as a person, and as a physician. Ultimately, we take this journey to heal not only our patients, but also ourselves

Dr. Verma is a third-year Chief Resident at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center's Internal Medicine Program in Johnstown, PA and is pursuing a fellowship in rheumatology. He is a graduate from Windsor University SOM class of 2014 and continues to keep in touch with his fellow classmates. He is a prior president of Windsor's AMSA chapter and continues to enjoy volunteering at the local free clinic and helping with community service! He hopes to one day be part faculty at a teaching hospital while practising patient-centred care in an outpatient clinic that helps the community.

Advice

Hard work pays off, always. I always used to tell that to myself while studying for Step 1. When someone would say that it's hard, my reply was always "if it's not the hardest thing you've done, you're not doing it right." Always challenge the limits of what you believe is possible, and go the extra mile where you've never gone before. Soon you'll realize you've gone farther than you ever thought you could. Studying hard for exams is critical to get the interview, but your personality and professionalism is what gets you the residency. In a career where the learning never ends, enjoy the journey and make good positive relationships with the people around you. After all, you're in it for them. Work hard now and it'll pay off later.

Dr. Nupur Verma is from Niagara Falls, Ontario. He enrolled in Windsor University in 2010 for the pre-med program. He was recently accepted for a family medicine residency position at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. With this role, he will be able to work closely with other residents, medical students, and faculty to provide the best healthcare possible for his patients.

Advice

The best advice I can give to anyone in this field is to make sure that you take your exams seriously. Do not just rush in to take an exam without the appropriate preparation needed. With all the recent updates in medicine and all the sources available the best thing to do is to be prepared for a high score. The competition within any given residency field is extremely high so always keep that in mind. I also recommend that you take clinical clerkships seriously because that is your opportunity to learn all the hands-on skills that will help you during your residency training and beyond. A positive attitude and confidence will help you succeed through any struggle to become successful!

Family Medicine Residency Graduate at Pontiac General Hospital, Michigan

Advice

My advice to those students joining the same pathway I did. The journey will not be easy and requires determination, dedication and perseverance. You must use all the skills you learn during your time at Windsor University and apply it to your daily practice in order to succeed. Always remember to use each obstacle as a way to continually improve yourself. Medicine is a career that requires lifelong learning and it is a wonderful gift to be able to use your talents to help others.

Windsor University School of Medicine gave me an opportunity of a lifetime, allowing me to graduate medical school at the young age of 24 and achieving my goal of being a family physician in America.
I am currently a PGY-3 at Michigan State University doing a wide scope of family medicine from clinic to inpatient to OB medicine and procedures. My plan is to practice wide scope family medicine in a group physician practice either in Canada or America.

My experience with the Overseas Education Group was very good and comfortable. They gave me sound ideas about the Universities and application procedure. That was quite informative. After that they helped me to get a visa without any hardship. Besides that they helped me to book accommodation. Moreover, these people from the Overseas Education Group helped me throughout the application process, i.e. from starting application to landing here. Frankly, without your help, it might be tedious. Thanking you.

Windsor University SOM gave me the education I needed to do well on my Step 1 and match into my residency of choice at MSU Family Medicine Residency. Living on St. Kitts I learned many skills that I will apply when doing mission work abroad. I am now about to graduate from my residency and will soon embark on my career as an attending. Working hard during my studies at Windsor gave me a strong base to succeed in my residency. I would like to personally thank all my teachers and instructors for their teaching and guidance during my career.

Resident Physician at Howard University Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in Washington DC.

Advice

Always try to plan ahead and mentally prepare yourself for the challenges in medical school and residency. Also take care of yourself and be aware of how often you need a little break to prevent burnout. When you achieve certain goals, set new goals for yourself and do not forget to thank the people who helped you to get there. Always continue to learn, it should never stop.

Dr. Jaideep Sood, MD is a pulmonologist in State College, Pennsylvania. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He is affiliated with Genesis HealthCare System.

Attending Physician at Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, Ohio, Hospital & Health Care