Listed in order of submission
Electoral Group : Toronto Paeds |
Positions : 3 |
Currently Running : 5
Dr. Suud Nahdi
PGY-3 | Toronto | Paediatrics-
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Suud Nahdi, and I am a PGY-3 Paediatrics resident at the University of Toronto. I am excited to be running for reelection to the PARO General Council for a second consecutive year.
During my first year on the General Council, I had the privilege of serving as a Social Lead. In this role, I focused on facilitating and promoting council members in creating social events for fellow residents to promote a stronger sense of community and connection among residents, recognizing that a supportive network is vital for our well-being. Beyond my social portfolio, my primary passion on council has been grass-roots advocacy. As a Paediatrics resident, I am deeply committed to ensuring that the voices and unique challenges of my peers are heard, validated, and directly addressed. I have actively worked to advocate for residents by addressing issues with chiefs, administration and connecting residents to PARO staff to answer questions and concerns.
Having spent the past year navigating the inner workings of PARO, I am eager to bring my experience, continuity, and renewed energy back to the General Council. If reelected, I will continue to be an accessible, approachable, and fierce advocate for the resident body, ensuring that your needs remain at the forefront of every decision.
Thank you for your continued support and vote!
Dr. Mostafa Saquib
PGY-3 | Toronto | Paediatrics-
Bio
Hi everyone, I'm Mostafa a PGY-3 in pediatrics and excited to run to be one of your PARO representatives again this year! Some of my goals this year will be to make further improvements to call rooms (such as desk/computer usability at SickKids), secure student pricing for transit agencies like TTC/GO, and improve awareness of PARO policies and updates with easily accessible notes/reminders.
I'm also passionate about finding ways to make life as a resident more manageable, and continuing to improve our conditions of work and learning. It was a pleasure to represent you last year, and I'd be thrilled for the privilege to work further on these and other initiatives again this year!
By way of background, I did an undergrad and master's in Nanoengineering prior to medicine and also co-founded a medical device startup company. I did med school at McGill and was lucky to be accepted to UofT for Pediatrics training. I love the extra layer of compassion we try to give our patients in Peds, and want to contribute towards improving our residency system so that we can be best supported to achieve this goal. Thank you for reading and considering voting for me!
Dr. Peter Youssef
PGY-2 | Toronto | Medical Genetics & Genomics-
Bio
Serving as the PARO General Council Representative this past year has been a rewarding opportunity to advocate for residents and better understand the issues that affect trainees across Ontario. Through this role, I have learned that meaningful representation starts with listening, being approachable, and ensuring that every resident’s perspective is heard.
As a Medical Genetics and Genomics resident at the University of Toronto, I bring experiences from different healthcare systems and a genuine appreciation for the challenges residents face, whether related to education, wellness, equity, or navigating training. Before residency, I was involved in clinical research, resident leadership, and community initiatives, experiences that strengthened my ability to collaborate, communicate, and advocate effectively.
I am seeking a second term because I would like to build on the relationships and experience I have gained over the past year. I want to continue representing residents with transparency, reliability, and a practical approach to problem-solving. I believe that even small improvements can make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily lives, and I am committed to working with colleagues across programs to help bring those improvements forward.
It would be a privilege to continue serving as your representative, and I would be grateful for your support.
Dr. Vangie Tsagarakis
PGY-1 | Toronto | Paediatrics-
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Evangeline (Vangie), and I am a PGY-1 Paediatrics resident at the University of Toronto. I am excited to be running for the PARO General Council!
During medical school, I represented my medical class on the class council. I was grateful to become someone my classmates trusted with sensitive concerns and someone they knew would handle what they shared with care, take it seriously, and follow through.
My advocacy has increasingly focused on medical education. I contributed to a Learner Experience Working Group on learner mistreatment and am currently involved in research within the Department of Paediatrics evaluating the learning environment across different stages of training. This has given me insight into the experiences of residents and fellows beyond my own perspective as a new PGY-1.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am often the go-to person when something needs to get done. My background in philosophy and debate helps me build a persuasive argument, but experience has taught me that effective advocacy is not simply about being forceful. It requires being thoughtful, strategic, and constructive, while remaining sensitive to the people and circumstances involved.
PARO brings together what I care about most: improving the learning environment and advocating for better training and working conditions, and being an approachable person residents can trust to represent them effectively. I would be honoured to have your support!
Dr. Thelma Iwegbu
PGY-2 | Toronto | Paediatrics-
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Thelma, and I am a PGY-2 Pediatrics resident at the University of Toronto, training at The Hospital for Sick Children. I am excited to be running for the PARO General Council.
So far in residency, I have experienced both the rewards and challenges of training while balancing clinical responsibilities, learning, and life outside of medicine. These experiences have reinforced the importance of having resident voices represented and advocating for an environment where every trainee feels heard, supported, and included.
If elected, I will listen to my colleagues, represent the diverse perspectives of our residency community, and work collaboratively to advance initiatives that improve resident well-being, training, and the overall residency experience. I would be grateful for your support!