This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Shirin Mehrpooya, a second-year MSc student in the Epidemiology and Applied Health Research program at Dal! Shirin shares her journey from an undergrad in MedSci to grad school, why she chose to take a year off to work, and the challenges of figuring out what you want to pursue.

We dive into the application timeline of her program, applying for funding, her conference experience, and advice for students considering a master’s program. She takes us inside her research project, which explores the needs and experiences of violence against women survivors and emergency care readiness in Nova Scotia. 

This episode is extra special because Shirin is Yasmin’s sister, which made for a deep dive full of insights and personal reflections!

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