Awards
Future MD Award
PreMedSKL offers the Future MD Award to recognize some of our highest achieving students.
Premedskl‘s Future MD Award
Recognizing Excellence
Each semester, PreMedSKL selects between one to four recipients for our Future MD Award. These awards are based on academic achievement on assignments, in-class participation and our Faculty’s assessment for who would be an excellent fit for a career in medicine.
Each of our Future MD Award recipients will:
- Receive personalized mentorship through a 1:1 call with a Faculty member, so that they can be given specific career advice and a critique of their CV and their 1 year Premed plan.
- Be featured in an interview regarding their experience in PreMedSKL.
Award winners
2023 Future MD Award Winners
Keila Elyasi
Keila is a determined and resilient student who overcame self-doubt about her Latinx identity to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Keila’s involvement in the HOSA club and her commitment to attending workshops and seminars demonstrate her eagerness to learn and her dedication to accessing opportunities despite socio-economic challenges. With her aspiration to bring healthcare to children in third-world countries, Keila aims to continue her mother’s charitable spirit and make a lasting impact on the lives of marginalized communities in Latin America.
Clio Smith
Clio is a highly independent and dedicated student who actively pursues opportunities to support her academic goals. Her participation in prestigious programs like the University of Toronto neuroscience camp and the PursueSTEM program showcased her commitment to advancing her knowledge in the field of science prior to joining PreMedSKL as part of its inaugural class. Her passion for neuroscience, fueled by her experience with a concussion, drives her ambition to become a Pediatric Neurologist and improve care for children while promoting diversity.