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Hello! My name is Ramis. I'm an Internal Medicine resident physician. I have a background in Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Toronto, but completed my medical education in the States. On this page, I write about my experiences in biotechnology and medicine, among other things. I'm passionate about mentoring, so connect with me through any of the avenues below if you want to get in touch!
Mentorship Tracker
Mentees: 69
Hours: ~125
Updated: 03/01/2025
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Category: Medical School & Residency
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Having recently graduated, I want to share what I’ve learned about the logistical tasks and challenges that I encountered moving to the US from Canada. Visa Financing Tuition Social Security Identification Banking Cellular Automotive There is so much minutia within each of these subtopics that I feel comfortable guaranteeing that I probably missed something. If…
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I get asked this question pretty often. I worked at Astellas Pharmaceuticals for about 18 months – 12 months in Analytics and 6 months in Market Access. After that, I moved to Arizona for medical school. Although the two industries are related, the day-to-day experience is very different. Each career also has their pros and…
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[Written on August 10th, 2020] Hi, I am pleased to share with you that today is my first day as a medical student in Arizona, USA. Yes, this is quite the pivot. On Friday, I made the move from Toronto to Phoenix with two checked bags, a carry-on, and a backpack. So far, the transition…