Aiden Simard
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Aspiring Med Students: Get Accepted with UBC MD Student's Guidance
Studied at University of British Columbia
Worked at Cytiva
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Aiden’s Medical School Qualifications
10+ people coached for Medical School
Aiden has helped clients get into these schools:
Welcome to my profile! As an MD student at the University of British Columbia, I bring a wealth of experience in academic, research, project management, and extra-curricular experiences to my coaching practice. I've successfully guided aspiring medical students through the intricate admissions process, helping them craft compelling applications that stand out. My background in research, including my work at ICORD and UBC's Department of Psychiatry, equips me with a unique perspective on the skills and experiences that medical schools value. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal statement or navigate the complexities of the application process, I'm here to provide tailored support. Let's work together to make your medical school dreams a reality!
Aiden can help with:
Activities List Edit
AMCAS Application Edit
Application Strategy
Casper Test
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Letters of Evaluation
MD PhD Essays
Multiple Mini Interview
Personal Statement
School Selection
Secondary Essays
TMDSAS Application Edit
Traditional Interview
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience
Bioassay Development Intern
Cytiva
January 2023 - September 2023
- Liaised and fostered strategic partnerships with clients to advance pre-clinical methodologies to evaluate drug efficacy for proprietary medicines by leveraging data visualization techniques to convey findings and retain client engagement - Employed analytical and data visualization methods to assess lipid nanoparticle-protein interactions in serum through use of protein-gel staining, BCA assays, mass spectrometry, and ultra-performance liquid chromatography
Undergraduate Research Assistant
ICORD
December 2022 - July 2024
- Collaborated cross-functionally with a team of scientists investigating the effect of optogenetic stimulation on axon sprouting and regeneration in injured rodent spinal cords using novel implantation technology - Proficiently handled and restrained rats in order to assess their motor ability using Horizontal ladder, CatWalk, and IBB behavioral assays following induced spinal cord injury
Lead Researcher
UBC Department of Psychiatry
April 2021 - May 2022
- Contributed to the advancement of trusting and healthy relationships within society by exploring a statistical model to analyze the relationship between low job satisfaction and increased psychological distress among Canadian men - Coordinated with scientific journals during submission and peer review, ultimately leading to the successful publication of our research and further accreditation in subsequent research journals
Project Founder & Manager
UBC Faculty of Medicine
January 2020 - May 2022
- Spearheaded a men’s mental health initiative to support HeadsUpGuys, overseeing all aspects of project management to raise over $100,000 to develop a collection of comprehensive online resources globally available - Demonstrated adaptability by effectively moderating a panelist webinar which offered insightful learning opportunities from mental health professionals and prominent advocates reaching over 500 viewers across North America
Education
University of British Columbia
Doctor of Medicine - MD
2024 - 2028
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - BS, Microbiology and Immunology
2019 - 2024
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