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Reem Aziz

By darya shokouhi | August 16, 2021

Hometown: Mississauga, ON
Program: Vancouver-Fraser Medical Program
Year in Program: 4
What inspired you to pursue your program?

It all started when my dad gifted me a toy microscope for my 5th birthday. I’ve always had a curious mind and thrive well on sociability, adventure and snacking, which are aplenty in medicine. My family immigrated to Canada when my sister and I were young, in hopes of providing a better life and brighter future for us. Becoming a doctor will not only fulfill a life-long dream of mine, but it is my way of giving thanks to my loving family for the sacrifices they made to help me become who I am today.

Why did you choose UBC?

The summer I graduated from McMaster University, my amazing sister planned a surprise West Coast trip for us, which included touring the remarkably beautiful UBC campus, and I’ve been in love ever since. When choosing a place to pursue my medical degree, UBC highlighted important factors that support mental and physical wellness, and I am incredibly grateful to have begun this journey in one of Canada’s most exquisite (and breathtaking) cities.

Tell me about your research?

I love researching ways to improve patient care and health outcomes, and some of my work includes assessing factors associated with patient adherence in neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma. My other research interests include pioneering innovative technologies to advance medical education, including the use of virtual reality and online learning in medical school to help foster knowledgeable, confident future physicians.

What’s top on your bucket list?

This is a tough one as I’m eager to try so many new things! My list includes learning how to surf in Australia/New Zealand, travelling again with my sister (once the world returns to somewhat normal), and witnessing a retina surgery in a live OR.

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