MD Student & Resident Affairs

Please note that the Student and Resident Affairs team is currently working in a hybrid model, offering both in-person and virtual appointments. All virtual sessions will be conducted virtually using Jane Telehealth. Should you prefer an in-person appointment and are unable to find a suitable appointment time, please email us at macmdsupport@mcmaster.ca for further assistance.

UGME Career Counselling

As an MD student, you have many potential supports and resources available to you in your Career Exploration & Selection journey. Topics most appropriate for Career Counsellors: • Questions about what career options are available to you, and how to explore them • Questions about how to decide between your many career options • Using your clerkship stream selection to your best advantage... Read More

As an MD student, you have many potential supports and resources available to you in your Career Exploration & Selection journey.

Topics most appropriate for Career Counsellors:
• Questions about what career options are available to you, and how to explore them
• Questions about how to decide between your many career options
• Using your clerkship stream selection to your best advantage
• Questions about preparing for your residency application process with a strong and competitive application
• How to select and make the most out of your electives

For questions surrounding electives (availability, requirements, booking, withdrawal) and diversification, please contact the electives office.

Remember to make use of your Student Advisor as a resource in your decision making as well.


UGME Learning Assistance Counselling

Undergraduate Medical Students
* Before booking a learning assistance appointment, please be sure to review the list of resources on Medportal>Student Affairs> Learning Assistance

Academic Skills and Career Counselor. Appointments will be held remotely by video chat on the Jane app or in person when I’m in the office. Looking forward to working with you!

Academic Skills and Career Counselor. Appointments will be held remotely by video chat on the Jan... Read More

*Note: I am currently offering virtual appointments only. Please email me directly if you would like your appointment to be over the phone instead.

Kent is based at the Hamilton campus, but will often travel to the Waterloo and Niagara campuses as well, and as the McMaster MD Career Counsellor Coordinator is available to meet with all McMaster medical learners for career counselling. Please contact Kent directly at kent.robinson@medportal.ca if you ever have any questions.

*Note: I am currently offering virtual appointments only. Please email me directly if you would... Read More

Career Counselor

Remote/online appointments via video chat on the Jane app or in person when I’m in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Hamilton, WRC or NRC). If you prefer an in-person meeting or can’t find a time that works for you in my schedule, please email me directly. I look forward to working together! Bienvenid@s Hispanoparlantes!

Career Counselor Remote/online appointments via video chat on the Jane app or in person when I’m... Read More

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