Zohra Hamidi

2026 McCall MacBain Scholar

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, MSc, Rehabilitation Science

Education:

Iqra National University (DPT'24)

Peshawar, Pakistan

Zohra recently graduated from Iqra National University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She works part-time as a squash coach and part-time as a manager of female sports on campus.

Zohra founded and leads a community organization that helps girls in rural areas gain the support and coaching they need to enrol in school. A passionate advocate for change, she also volunteers as a community development volunteer, a student support officer, and a community mobilizer. After graduating, she continued her involvement with the Helping Humanity Organization as a doctor, bringing physiotherapy to underserved and rural communities. As a refugee herself, she worked closely with young girls in camps, teaching them English and improving their literacy.

Zohra will pursue a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science at McGill. She hopes to focus on interdisciplinary learning and mentor future generations of female health professionals.