events
Match Magnet: VSLO / Away Rotations / Sub-Internships
The Sikh Medical Initiative (SMI) launched its Match Magnet series with a high-impact session focused on VSLO applications, away rotations, and sub-internships—key milestones in every medical student’s journey to residency…
SMI x SANYC: East Coast Health Fair
In partnership with SANYC, Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), and the Richmond Hill Gurdwara, the Sikh Medical Initiative (SMI) hosted one of our largest community health events to date—bringing together over 100 patients and 30 volunteers for a day of service, education, and connection…
Sikh Women in Healthcare: Stories of Resilience
In partnership with the Punjabi Women’s Network, SMI hosted its first-ever storytelling evening — “Sikh Women in Healthcare: Stories of Resilience.” This event brought together Sikh women across healthcare disciplines and medical specialties from both the United States and Canada to share powerful narratives rooted in resilience, sangat, and Sikh values…
SMI x International College of Dentists: Dental Community Outreach
SMI partnered with the International College of Dentists for a powerful day of community service at the Sikh Cultural Society of Richmond Hill. Together with pediatric residents, international dentists, and student volunteers, we provided free dental screenings, fluoride varnishes, and oral health education to members of the sangat…
Sikhs in Specialties: Mental Health Career Paths
SMI hosted another impactful session in its Sikhs in Specialties series — “Mental Health Career Paths.” This virtual event brought together Sikh professionals across diverse fields in behavioral health, including psychiatry, psychotherapy, and mental health nursing…
Sikhs in Specialties: Path to Cardiology
SMI continued its Sikhs in Specialties series with “Path to Cardiology,” a virtual event featuring incoming cardiology fellows who shared their journeys into one of medicine’s most dynamic and demanding fields…
North American Sikh Medical and Dental Association (NASMDA) Conference
SMI was proud to attend NASMDA 2025, a truly inspiring gathering of Sikh healthcare professionals. Keynote speakers, Dr. Swaiman Singh and Ravi Singh, shared powerful messages on seva, resilience, and the importance of compassion in shaping the future of medicine…
Medical student panel
SMI hosted its first virtual Sikh Medical Student Panel, bringing together Sikh medical students from across the country to guide and inspire pre-med students on their journey to medicine…