Amr Saleh was a third-year medical student at the University of Toronto when he met a patient receiving treatment for ependymoma. He wanted to learn more about the disease, but couldn’t find a comprehensive review of its biology and current therapies — so, he proposed writing one.
From interest in organic chemistry and biotech to a love of human connection and advocacy, our newest MD students from the Class of 2026 (2T6) share what drives their passion for medicine and what they're most looking forward to on their medical school journeys.