Sadia Mehmood
Sadia Mehmood is a deeply motivated 3rd year medical (MD) student at Western University. She holds a fierce passion for multi-level advocacy initiatives inspired by her personal struggles caring for her Mother over the span of decades until her recent passing.
Sadia’s lifelong vision of becoming a multi-faceted physician led her to complete the Clinical Trials Management program at Western University following her BSc in Biomedical Sciences at ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥. Throughout her academic journey, Sadia has actively participated in multiple clinical research teams, focusing on studying cardiometabolic diseases. Her efforts have resulted in contributions to 6 peer-reviewed publications.
Sadia’s commitment to empowering her communities is rooted in her personal experiences. Having lived in social- housing and serving as a caregiver for most of her life has strengthened her resolve to study health-policy and principles of equitable care. Her ultimate goal is to apply her passions for medicine and advocacy to address the barriers faced by socially and medically complex patients.