Shelda Habyarimana
Shelda Habyarimana
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Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Bio

I am a first-year Physician Assistant (PA) student at Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

With a strong foundation in kinesiology and a passion for medicine, I am dedicated to increasing equitable access to healthcare. I aim to provide comprehensive, inclusive care and address health disparities within underserved communities.

Beyond clinical practice, I am a passionate advocate for the PA profession and increasing healthcare representation. Through social media and public speaking, I actively work to amplify the voices of underrepresented minorities, promote equitable healthcare for marginalized communities, and inspire future healthcare providers.

Portals
Categories
Healthcare Community engagement Public health Media Social justice

Skills

Audio editing 2 Editing 2 Text-to-speech 2 Video editing 2 Video production 2

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Achievements

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Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies
Temerty Medicine- University of Toronto
August 2024 - August 2026
Honours Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Mcmaster University
September 2019 - April 2023

Personal projects

NotJustFebuary
February 2025 - Current
https://www.instagram.com/sheldathepa/

Not Just February is a social media campaign I created to highlight the experiences of Black individuals in healthcare beyond Black History Month. As the only dark-skinned Black woman in my PA program, I use this platform to share my journey, discuss racial disparities in medicine, and amplify underrepresented voices. Through engaging content like interviews, storytelling, and interactive discussions, Not Just February aims to spark meaningful conversations, educate others, and advocate for lasting change in representation and equity in healthcare.