
Siya Khurana
Mission San Jose High School
As an aspiring neuroscientist, being a part of Surgery4Youth's Neuro/Ortho Executive Team has been a great learning experience!
Meet the students, researchers, artists, and future healthcare leaders making surgical education more accessible for youth.
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Mission San Jose High School
As an aspiring neuroscientist, being a part of Surgery4Youth's Neuro/Ortho Executive Team has been a great learning experience!

McMaster University
Honours Biology Physiology Research Specialization
I'm hoping to become a pediatric surgeon or OB-GYN, I play as principal violist in McMaster's Symphony Orchestra, and I LOVE whipped cream! :)

Scientific University of the South
Human Medicine
I'm interested in surgery, rheumatology & neurology! I also like painting and playing the violin. In the future, I want to be more involved in research.

University of Western Ontario
Honors Specialization in Physiology
Passionate about neuroscience and driven by curiosity, I'm on a path toward a career in medicine and brain research.

University of Manitoba
General Sciences
Hamza is a life sciences student and software developer. He is the lead developer of the Surgery4Youth website and is passionate about building digital tools that support healthcare education, youth engagement, and community impact.
Global Student Community
The leaders guiding Surgery4Youth’s vision, strategy, and growth across programs and teams.

University of Alberta, 4th Year
Biochemistry
Fun fact: I'm a retired figure skater!
The connection-builders expanding Surgery4Youth's impact across schools, universities, and communities.

McMaster University
Honours Biology Physiology Research Specialization
I'm hoping to become a pediatric surgeon or OB-GYN, I play as principal violist in McMaster's Symphony Orchestra, and I LOVE whipped cream! :)

Western University
Aspiring physician interested in surgery, committed to learning, leadership, and supporting youth in healthcare.
University of Waterloo
Honours Health Sciences
Along with loving the field of surgery, I love collecting physical media — CDs, vinyls, cassettes, and more!

Harvard University
Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology
Aspiring Orthopedic Surgeon.
The writers, artists, and storytellers turning healthcare curiosity into accessible educational content.

Scientific University of the South
Human Medicine
I'm interested in surgery, rheumatology & neurology! I also like painting and playing the violin. In the future, I want to be more involved in research.

McGill University
Physiology
Fun fact: I love anything related to cars and trying extreme sports!

High School
Hi! I'm an artist for the S4Y Magazine team. I like to read and draw, and my dream is to become a doctor someday.

Western University
Health Sciences with Biology
I currently study Health Sciences and hope to become a medical doctor. I also enjoy creating art, including paintings, drawings and pottery!

Humanitas University
Medicine and Surgery
I love languages and literature, and I hope to become a neurosurgeon!

University (Freshman)
Biomedical Sciences
Hello! I'm an artist, filmmaker, and pre-med student passionate about creativity, storytelling, and medicine to connect humanity with healthcare.

University of Manitoba
General Sciences
Fun fact: I have an adorable orange cat named Kaveh!

McMaster University, Sophomore
Biomedical Engineering
Fun fact: I co-founded a startup working on accessible hearing aids.
University of Toronto
Global Health
I own five guitars.
The curiosity-driven team supporting evidence-based learning, medicine, and surgical education.

University of Western Ontario
Honors Specialization in Physiology
Passionate about neuroscience and driven by curiosity, I'm on a path toward a career in medicine and brain research.

Sacred Heart University
Biology (pre-med)
I love to travel — I have studied abroad across 13 countries and 5 continents — and my goal is to become a Forensics Medical Examiner.
University of Toronto
Human Biology
I'm highly interested in Cardiothoracic surgery. Fun fact: I assist a Bariatric surgeon during surgeries.

The University of Western Ontario
Genetics
Even though I am studying Genetics, I want to go into neurosurgery — and I also have my nail tech certificate.
The digital team building the platform that powers Surgery4Youth's online presence and community impact.

University of Manitoba
General Sciences
Hamza is a life sciences student and software developer. He is the lead developer of the Surgery4Youth website and is passionate about building digital tools that support healthcare education, youth engagement, and community impact.
Socials
The creative voices helping Surgery4Youth reach, educate, and inspire young people through engaging digital storytelling.
Siya Khurana
SocialsMission San Jose High School
As an aspiring neuroscientist, being a part of Surgery4Youth's Neuro/Ortho Executive Team has been a great learning experience!
Aanya Naik
SocialsWinchester High School
I love photography, speak four languages, and hope to become an emergency medicine doctor.
Haylie Vo
SocialsMarina High School
I am an aspiring healthcare provider, and I love to watch movies, listen to all kinds of music, and play the guitar!