Episode 1 - Mind First, Medicine Second ft. Brett Torres and Mallika Saggoo
Come listen to study tips, managing your mental health, and more! Hosted by the UM-ULH '25/26 President Hans Alday, listen to 2nd year medical student Mallika Saggoo and 4th year health sciences student Brett Torres share their experiences with balancing personal and academic life, overcoming mental health struggles, and how you can overcome such trials as well.
Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube :)
Guests
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Brett Torres
My name is Brett, and I'm an undergraduate student in my fourth & final year of my Bachelor of Health Sciences degree at the University of Manitoba. I am currently working towards a future in medicine, with a passion for advocacy and equity through patient empowerment & storytelling. I've been involved with student leadership & peer support through various student clubs & student support organizations. Outside the classroom, I enjoy playing volleyball, basketball, and Minecraft!
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Mallika Saggoo
Hi, my name is Mallika and I’m a second-year medical student at the University of Manitoba. I’m a trilingual first-generation immigrant who was born and brought up in India. I graduated with an undergrad in Health Sciences in 2020 at the U of M. My hobbies include travelling, reading, crochet and hiking.