The Follow-Up Appointment ft. Basmah Hendy and Mustansir Pindwarawala

DUHC Season 8 Episode 7: MHAstered in Health Administration ft. Riya Ralli

For our final episode of the semester, we had the pleasure of speaking with Riya Ralli, a Master of Health Administration (MHA) student here at Dalhousie, to break down all aspects of the program. Riya shares her journey from studying Dentistry in her home country to moving to Halifax to pursue her master’s, driven by a passion to create meaningful change in healthcare systems. We talk about what the MHA program actually entails and the career paths that can follow it. Riya also tells us about the different streams you can take within the master’s and the amazing mentorship opportunities available to students. Finally, we get into the hidden curriculum and talk about the skills you build beyond the classroom and coursework. We highly recommend giving this episode a listen, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the MHA program. You might just discover a path you didn’t even know was an option! Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1 [https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1]

DUHC Season 8 Episode 6: Flossophy 101 ft. Faith Jamieson

This week, we sat down with Faith Jamieson, a Bachelor of Dental Hygiene student at Dalhousie, to learn what life in dental hygiene is really like. Faith walks us through the role and responsibilities of dental hygienists, as well as the diverse settings in which they can practice. We also dive into the application process, where Faith shares valuable advice on what prospective students should focus on when applying. She gives us an inside look at the structure of the program, including courses, exams, and how dental hygiene compares to a typical undergraduate experience. Plus, we explore student life, what a typical day looks like, the class culture, and how she balances academics with everything else. Considering dental hygiene? Then you won’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes look at the program. We’re wishing everyone the best as finals approach!  Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1 [https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1]

DUHC Season 8 Episode 5: A Dose of Reality ft. Josie Burke and Gracie Burns

In this episode, we’re joined by Josie Burke and Gracie Burns, first-year PharmD students at Dalhousie who transitioned into pharmacy after completing two years of undergrad! They share an inside look at the path to pharmacy: from deciding to apply, to what the admissions process involves, and how to navigate interviews successfully. We also explore what being a pharmacist really looks like, including roles, scope of practice, and common misconceptions. Josie and Gracie break down the structure of the PharmD program, what courses and exams are like, and how pharmacy school compares to undergrad. Plus, they touch on student life, class culture, and how they balance everything outside of academics. Whether you’re considering pharmacy, curious about healthcare careers, or looking for real student perspectives, this episode offers a helpful and honest look into the PharmD journey!  Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1 [https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1]

DUHC Season 8 Episode 4: Under Oath and In Session ft. Kate Lamont

This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Kate Lamont, a first-year law student at the University of Toronto and a Dal MedSci alumni! We breakdown how Kate realized that she wanted to pursue law, the adjustments she faced, and the biggest misconceptions surrounding law school. Kate runs us through her current course-load and shares her typical day-in-the-life full of readings and studying! We end off this episode with the admissions process (including the LSAT) and what matters most in your application.  Prospective law students, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear what it’s really like and see if it’s the right fit for you. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1 [https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1]

The Follow-Up Appointment ft. Basmah Hendy and Mustansir Pindwarawala

Full circle moment! For this episode, we chatted with two former DUHC hosts, Basmah and Mustansir, to catch-up and learn more about Medical School at University of British Columbia (UBC)! They walk us through how the UBC Medicine program is set-up, pre-clerkship vs. clerkship, a typical day, and how Med School compares to undergrad (especially in terms of studying). We learn about the main components of the UBC application, pre-requirements, and how Basmah and Mustansir tackled it all. Before we signed off, they spoke on how they deal with burnout, how matching into residency works, and some hidden curriculum/misconceptions about Med School! Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1 [https://www.instagram.com/daluhiddencurriculum?igsh=djA4NXh2dnJvbGE1]