Mentoring Centre of the Faculty of Health Sciences

We support undergraduate students in their studies and academic life. We help them thrive as University of Ottawa students. If you are looking for ways to achieve your full potential, to learn new study techniques, to network with your peers or if you want to know the secrets to academic success, come see us. All services are free of charge!
Are you a graduate student? If so, visit the Graduate Studies Mentoring Centre.
The Mentors of the Faculty of Health Sciences
- Are accomplished students who serve as role models and represent an important source of information and guidance.
- Take advantage of campus supports and help fellow students tap into these resources.
- Facilitate study groups, help you learn theory and concepts. They are not tutors or Teaching Assistants.
- Are available during office hours to offer additional support to fellow students.
The mentors

Amrit Brar
Study groups : ANP1105 & APA2114/APA2301/APA2314
Program: Honours BSc. Human Kinetics
Year of study: 2
Languages spoken: French, English, Punjabi
Useful tip for students: Small doses of stress can be good! Channel your stress as a motivator, but don't let it be a constant overwhelming factor.

Chris Flynn
Study groups : ANP1105 & APA2114/APA2301/APA2314
Program: Honours BSc. Human Kinetics
Year of study: 3
Languages spoken: French, English
Useful tip for students: Create a balanced agenda that prioritizes what is most important to you! Also, recognize and celebrate your unique skills and abilities.

Danny Bojic
Study groups : HSS1100 & ANP1107
Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine
Year of study: 4
Languages spoken: French, English, Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian
Useful tip for students: Write down your goals and put them somewhere you can always see them. This way you will never forget what you are working towards.

Jifang Xu
Study groups : ANP1507 & PHA3512
Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Year of study: 2
Languages spoken: French, English, Chinese Mandarin
Useful tip for students: Figure out how you learn best for each class, learn actively and use the resources.

Mohamed Gemae
Study groups : ANP1107
Program: Honours BSc. Human Kinetics
Year of study: 4
Languages spoken: French, English, Arabic, Spanish
Useful tip for students: Make time for your favourite activities and build a good support system!

Myriam Beauregard
Study groups : ANP1507 & APA2514/APA2701/APA2714
Program: Honours BSc. Human Kinetics
Year of study: 3
Languages spoken: French, English
Useful tip for students: Don't be too hard on yourself. Celebrate the small wins.

Nicky Dunn
Study groups : ANP1106 & PHA3112
Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (French Immersion)
Year of study: 2
Languages spoken: French, English
Useful tip for students : Don't get stuck on your study strategies from high school. Do some research and experiment with new methods.
Noémie Beauregard

Study groups : ANP1505 & NUT2721
Program: Honours Bachelor in Food and Nutrition Sciences- Nutrition Science Option
Year of study: 2
Languages spoken: French, English
Useful tip for students: Plan a schedule that includes all of your priorities (homework, work, sports, time with friends or family etc.) Make sure to take some time to take care of your mental and physical health. To make the most of your study sessions, leave all distractions behind (this includes your phone), this will help you be a lot more productive!

Paul Djanga wonganombe
Study groups : ANP1506 & HSS1500
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 2
Languages spoken: French, English, Lingala
Useful tip for students: Make study strategies, keep on Studying every day planned, be persistent, take some time for fun.

Sandra Bojic
Study groups: HSS1100
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 3
Languages spoken: French, English, Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian
Useful tip for students: Make a schedule and set aside adequate time for homework, study, sleep, relationships, work, and fun :)

Sarah Moussa
Study groups : ANP1106
Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Year of study: 4
Languages spoken: French, English, Arabic
Useful tip for students: Study smarter, not harder! Keep track of what works for you and what doesn't! Seek out help from experts when needed.

Véronique Lapierre
Study groups : ANP1506 & HSS1500
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 2
Languages spoken: French, English
Useful tip for students: Don't study at the last minute for your exams! Start your preparation a few weeks before to assure that you master the concepts, and you clarified any misunderstandings.

Zoé Caissy
Study groups : NUT1524 & NUT2721
Program: Honours Bachelor in Food and Nutrition Sciences- Nutrition Science Option
Year of study: 2
Languages spoken: French, English
Useful tip for students: Use the resources available to you! University can be a source of stress for many and it is important to remember that you are not alone and that many people are there to help you.
Study groups
Mentoring Centre activities have all moved online!
Study groups are specific to individual courses. The mentors are there as facilitators to guide the discussion while reviewing important concepts, theories and material seen in class.
Click on the course code below to join the Team
Study group schedule
Fall 2020
Course code | Day | Time | Student Mentor(s) |
ANP1105 | Wednesday | 2:30pm-4pm | Chris & Amrit |
ANP1106 | TBD | TBD | Sarah & Nicky |
ANP1107 | Wednesday | 10am-11:30am | Danny & Mo |
ANP1505 | Thursday | 11:30am-1pm | Noémie |
ANP1506 | Friday | 10am-11:30am | Paul & Véronique |
ANP1507 | Monday | 5:30pm-7pm | Myriam & Jifang |
HSS1100 | Friday | 4pm-5:30pm | Sandra & Danny |
HSS1500 | Monday | 4pm-5:30pm | Paul & Véronique |
APA2114/2301/2314 | Tuesday | 2:30pm-4pm | Chris & Amrit |
APA2514/2701/2714 | Tuesday | 10am-11:30am | Myriam |
NUT1524 | Wednesday | 1pm-2:30pm | Zoé |
NUT2721 | Tuesday | 11:30am-1pm | Noémie & Zoé |
PHA3112 | Tuesday | 2:30pm-4pm | Nicky |
PHA3512 | Monday | 11:30am-1pm | Jifang |
Office Hours | Individual mentoring sessions
Want to improve your study skills? Individual consultations are a good way to improve topics such as:
- Study techniques
- Exam preparation
- Memorization
- Time management
- Stress management
- and much much more...
Examples of questions/subjects asked by the students:
- How can I increase my grade point average?
- How do I improve my study skills?
- Where can I find a specific service on campus?
- What do I need to include in a weekly calendar?
- How can I find work-life balance?
By appointment
Reserve a half hour meeting with a mentor.
You can book directly through Microsoft Bookings or you can chat with a mentor on the Academic GPS.
Workshops
MS Teams workshops!
Please visit the Academic GPS for all workshops available this winter! Click on the Workshop title below to join the workshop!
Workshop | Date & Time | Mentors |
La gestion du temps | Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 2:30pm-4pm | Zoé & Paul |
Time Management | Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 1pm-2:30pm | Zoé & Paul |
Evidence-based study strategies | Friday, March 5th, 2:30pm-4pm | Chris & Nicky |
Stratégies d'études fondées sur les preuves | Tuesday, March 2nd, 2:30pm-4pm | Jifang & Véronique |
Comment se préparer pour bien réussir vos examens finaux | Thursday, March 25th, 4pm-5:30pm | Myriam & Noémie |
Final Exam Preparation | Thursday, March 25th, 2:30pm-4pm | Amrit & Danny |
Keep checking for more workshops to come!
Contact us
* All of our services will be offered virtually until further notice *
Book a virtual appointment with a mentor through Microsoft Bookings or chat with a mentor on the Academic GPS live chat
Email us directly: health.mentors.sante@uottawa.ca


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