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Choosing the Right Path, Not the Fast One: Tolu's Road to Success
Meet Tolu Our 11th guest on the Inside Clinical Series is Tolu Faromika, a first year Clinical Psychology PhD student in the neuropsychology stream at York University. Tolu completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). Originally from Nigeria, Tolu moved to Prince Edward Island when she was 10 years old, and then later moved to Toronto for university. Her early experiences, particularly in forming a strong connection with an

Ella Muraca
Mar 31


Curiosity Meets Care: How Maya Found Her Passion for Child Clinical Psychology
“Inside Clinical” Series, Episode 10 Meet Maya Our 10th guest on our Inside Clinical series is Maya Mammon, a graduate student in the Child Clinical Psychology PhD program at the University of Toronto (OISE). With an undergraduate background rooted in a research-intensive lab and hands-on experience working with children and adolescents, Maya offers a thoughtful perspective on the path to graduate studies in clinical psychology. Her journey reflects curiosity, resilience, and

Dr. John Lee
Mar 10


Persistence as Practice: Sarah's Story of Perseverance
Meet Sarah Our 9th guest in our Inside Clinical series is Sarah Kowall, a first-year Clinical Psychology graduate student at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Sarah completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Winnipeg, a small institution with limited formal resources in clinical psychology. Despite these limitations, Sarah was able to carve her own path, seeking external research opportunities, advocating for herself, and building an impressive foundation a

Cameryn Hauck
Feb 17


Perseverance, Courage, and Determination: How Lindsey Turned No Interviews Into 11
Inside Clinical: Lindsey Snaychuk Inside Clinical: Episode 7 Competitive applications, high expectations, and the drive to succeed, getting into a clinical psychology program today is anything but easy. That’s why the Inside Clinical blog series highlights real stories from students who kept moving forward and ultimately succeeded. Here, we will reveal not just their achievements, but the twists, turns, and challenges along the way. In this episode, we meet Lindsey Snaychuk,

Dr. John Lee
Jan 20


A Leap of Faith: Andreas' Academic Path Stateside
Inside Clinical: Introducing Andreas Dimopoulos Inside Clinical: Episode 6 Meet Andreas Meet Andreas and follow his journey from doing BA and MA in Ontario, to pursuing a PsyD in the USA Our 6th guest in the Inside Clinical Series is Andreas Dimopoulos, a first-year PsyD candidate at the University of Indianapolis. Andreas has come a long way; from finishing his undergrad and masters in Ontario, to packing his life up and moving to the United States for his PsyD program. And

Dr. John Lee
Dec 31, 2025


From Setbacks to Success: Josh’s Journey into Clinical Psychology
“Inside Clinical” Series, Episode 5 By Elena Flores, B.A. Psychology Alumni from Loyola Marymount University With Joshua Budge, MSc/ Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology (Western University) Meet Josh Our fifth guest on the Inside Clinical series is Josh Budge , a first-year master’s student in Western University's MSc/PhD clinical psychology program. Having attended Waterloo for his undergraduate studies, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in psychology, Josh d

Dr. John Lee
Dec 2, 2025


One Application, One Vision: Joseph's Path from Beirut to McGill
“Inside Clinical” Series, Episode 4 By Dr. John Lee, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology (University of Waterloo) With Joseph Ghanem, fourth-year PhD student in Clinical Psychology at McGill University Meet Joseph Our fourth guest in our Inside Clinical series is Joseph Ghanem , a 4th-year PhD student in clinical psychology at McGill University in Montreal. Once an eager grad school applicant, Joseph has come a long way. If you're stressed about applying, his story might be just what

Dr. John Lee
Nov 4, 2025


20 Applications, 1 Perfect Fit: Autumn's Journey to Regina
“Inside Clinical” Series, Episode 3 By Tushinka Pereira, Undergraduate Psychology Student (University of Waterloo) & Dr. John Lee, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology (University of Waterloo) With Autumn Brambell, M.Sc. Candidate in Clinical Psychology (University of Regina) Getting into a clinical psychology program today is not an easy task. Applications are competitive, expectations are high, and the journey can feel pretty overwhelming to students planning on applying to this pro

Dr. John Lee
Oct 21, 2025


Mindset and Resilience: Yash's Road to Acceptance
“Inside Clinical” Series, Episode 2 By Dr. John W. Lee (Clinical Psychologist; University of Waterloo alum) With Yash Joshi, M.A....

Dr. John Lee
Sep 30, 2025


From Detours to Doctorate: Ruthie's Path at Queen's
“Inside Clinical” Series, Episode 1 By Dr. John W. Lee (Clinical Psychologist; University of Waterloo alum) With Ruthie...

Dr. John Lee
Sep 9, 2025
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