Lawrence Grierson
Lawrence is Professor with the Department of Family Medicine (DFM), Scientist with the McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences' Educational Research, Innovation, and Theory (MERIT) Centre, and Assistant Dean of the Health Sciences Education (HSED) Graduate Program at McMaster University. Lawrence leads the FSG Med Ed Research Lab.
Trishana Nayiager
Trish is a PhD Candidate in the Health Research Methodology graduate program at McMaster University. She has a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (Queen’s University) and a master’s degree in Health Research Methodology (McMaster University). Trish's research focuses on the integration of primary care providers into survivorship care for survivors of childhood cancer.
Aimun Q Shah
Aimun is a Research Coordinator with the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster. In her role with the FSG Med Ed Lab, she supports and leads a variety of research projects focused on medical school admissions, medical education, and primary care health systems. Aimun is a Master of Public Health (MPH) student at McMaster University.
Nicole Fu
Nicole is a Research Assistant with the FSG Lab, contributing to research projects focused on medical school admissions, the experiences of health professional learners, and primary care health systems. Naisha holds a MSc from the Health Science Education graduate program at McMaster University. Her graduate research examined how medical students discuss their perceptions of medical specialties and career choices. Nicole is currently studying law at the University of Toronto.
Naisha Dharia
Naisha is a Research Assistant with the FSG Lab, contributing to research projects focused on medical school admissions, the experiences of health professional learners, and primary care health systems. Naisha holds a MSc from the Health Science Education graduate program at McMaster University. Her graduate research examined the upsteam impacts of medical school admissions systems on aspirant well-being.
Jeewoo Jeong
Jeewoo is currently the Education Program Assistant for the HSED graduate program. She joined the FSG Lab last year as an Honours Health Sciences undergraduate project student. Jeewoo contributes to our collective research on the downstream impacts of medical education on the delivery of primary care family medicine. She is also an active member of the Student Advisory Panel for ongoing research concerned with the upstream impacts of medical school admissions policies on medical school aspirants.
Shayan Novin
Shayan is a MD student at McMaster University completing a horizontal research elective with the FSG Lab. Shayan's research examines the impact of education interventions on the downstream delivery of primary care family medicine.
Kira Young
Kira is an undergraduate Arts & Sciences student at McMaster University, completing a independent project course with the FSG Lab. Her research considers the experiences of health professional learners and the downstream impacts of education on the delivery of primary care family medicine. Kira also worked previously as a Research Assistant with the Lab.
Elina Rezaei-Yazdi
Elina is an undergraduate Life Sciences student at McMaster University, completing a independent project course with the FSG Lab. Her research considers access to care for refugees in Canada, and the downstream impacts of medical education on the delivery of primary care family medicine.
Calah Ajao
Calah is an undergraduate Honors Health Sciences student at McMaster University, completing a independent project course with the FSG Lab. Her research considers care transitions for survivors of childhood cancer and the downstream impacts of education on the delivery of primary care family medicine.
Abisha Yogaratnam
Abisha is a doctoral student with the Health Policy graduate program at McMaster University. She has joined the FSG Lab while her doctoral supervisor is on sabbatical. It's wonderful to have her on board! Abisha's research considers access to primary care for refugees in Canada.
Moizza Ul Haq
Moizza is a doctoral student with the Health Policy graduate program at McMaster University. She has joined the FSG Lab while her doctoral supervisor is on sabbatical. We're delighted to have her! Moizza's research considers the role of International Medical Graduates to immigrant health.
Trevor Day
Trevor is an MD student at McMaster University completing a horizontal research elective with the FSG Lab. His research consider the fidelity of medical school admissions coaching services relative to the criteria set out in Canadian selection systems, and the upstream impacts these services have on aspiring medical students.
Photography by Mathew Mercuri and Ilana Bayer
