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University of Toronto Student Chapter for Healing on Practice Education (U of T’s H.O.P.E) St George

Healing On Practice Education (H.O.P.E.) is dedicated to cultivating compassionate and skilled medical professionals in the Dominican Republic, fostering solidarity, and bridging healthcare gaps for equitable access. The missions are to educate and empower healthcare professionals to serve vulnerable communities, emphasizing humanization and friendly medical practice. 

U of T’s H.O.P.E will organize trips which will be planned by all participants. The trip will encompass two different settings: first, we will visit communities without access to medical care, providing essential services under the supervision of local doctors to ensure our efforts are impactful and sustainable. Second, participants will have the opportunity to shadow medical professionals in local hospitals, gaining experiences not available in Canada and developing a global health perspective. Additionally, all participants can request specific places to volunteer, such as orphanages, nursing homes, or communities for individuals with disabilities, tailoring the experience to their interests and ensuring a diverse impact.

Join us in building a global network of empathetic healers dedicated to making a transformative impact on underserved communities!

Group Administration

Primary Contact

Maai Ikaruga President

Administrative Officers

Maai Ikaruga President Kristin Ho Vice-President

Other Executive Members

Kuranosuke Shiba Secretary Mariah Javed Treasurer Ting Kwan Rick Internal VP

Group Expires:

October 1, 2025 2:59 am

Last Updated:

October 7, 2024 3:10 pm

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