Meet Sam, a second-year Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Waterloo with a passion for research rather than traditional healthcare roles. Growing up in a family of doctors, Sam initially felt pressure to follow the same path, but fervently believes in exploring innovative biomedical solutions beyond pharmacy. With ambitions of pursuing a PhD instead, Sam often finds themselves engaging in debates about career paths with their peers, determined to carve out a unique niche in the ever-expanding field of health and technology.