Changemaker.
Relationship Architect. Educator.

Dr. Helen Martin, PhD

The pursuit of knowledge has always been at the heart of everything I do. With each new discovery, I’m driven by a desire to make education and healthcare not just a path to understanding, but a force for change. For over 10 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of healthcare, research and education, not merely as a participant, but as someone determined to reshape how we think and learn.

In every project, there’s a thread of practicality—an effort to ensure that what we uncover in our academic pursuits has real-world relevance. It’s about bridging the gap between theory and practice, between what we know and what we do with that knowledge. The work I’m most proud of is the work that reaches beyond the walls of academia, touching lives, inspiring change, and making a lasting impact.

As you explore this site, I hope you’ll feel the same passion and commitment that drives me daily. Let’s embark on this journey together, where learning meets innovation and ideas become actions.

Students & Early Career Professionals

4300+ Hours Mentored

9 Publications

Articles, Book Chapters & Abstracts

24+ Awards & Accolades

A Testament to Dedication & Leadership

Publications

Each publication I’ve made represents a step forward in our collective understanding, and I’m excited to share these insights with those who are eager to dive deeper. These works aren’t just about knowledge—they’re about sparking ideas and driving action. I invite you to explore these publications and join me in pushing the boundaries of what we know and what we can achieve together.

Talks & Conferences

Every talk and conference is an opportunity—not just to share what I’ve learned, but to engage in conversations that drive change. These gatherings are where ideas take root and grow, where collaboration turns into action. I look forward to connecting with those who are as passionate about healthcare, education, innovation, and community as I am. Let’s explore these topics together and make a lasting impact.

Mentorship

Every great journey starts with a guiding hand. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals who are passionate about making a difference, and I believe in the incredible potential that each of us holds. If you’re at a point where you’re looking to grow, explore new horizons, or simply need someone to help you navigate the path ahead, I’m here to walk that journey with you. Together, we can uncover the possibilities that await and turn your aspirations into something truly meaningful.

What People are Saying?

  • Dr. Helen Martin was a wonderful help with my CASPer session! She really tailored the meeting for my needs in a non-judgemental environment - would love to work with her again!

    Clara A.

  • Dr. Helen Martin was very helpful in guiding me onto how to organize the statement, explain my experiences, and how these experiences have impacted my career decision. I would definitely recommend working with her as she will provide great ideas on how to get started especially if you feel lost on your personal statement.

    Omar Safdar

  • Dr. Helen Martin thoroughly reviewed every station from my mock MMI to help me understand where and how I can continue to improve. Her feedback has been clear, specific and very helpful in guiding my own practice.

    Milan

  • Dr Helen Martin gave me a lot of feedback and tips on how to improve and help structure my audio response. Additional resources were also provided to help me get more familiar with questions type I struggle with

    Amir

  • Dr. Helen Martin was very thorough and detailed in her assessment of my responses. I felt that Dr. Martin had a strong understanding of the interview format and was able to provide vital critiques that strengthened my answers.

    Rohin D.

  • I had a great experience with Dr. Helen Martin. We did a mock MMI and panel interview. She was excellent at simulating the interview experience and provided excellent feedback about each of my answers. She also gave me helpful suggestions on what to work on and tasks to complete to improve.

    Ally Scholes

  • Dr Helen Martin was very helpful in identifying the specific areas that I needed to work on. In addition she told me specific steps and resources on how to improve on those weakened areas

    Ari Nirthasaran

  • Thank you Dr. Helen Martin for their guidance in CASPer preparation. They were helpful in terms of helping me identify the type of question and guiding me through the answer structure. She also gave great tips on how to save some time without affecting the strength of my responses.

    Jacques Zhang

  • Dr. Helen Martin was very helpful in making me prepare for my Residency Interviews

    Mudit Moondra

  • Dr. Helen Martin was very helpful and supportive in my interview perp. session! Thanks Dr. Martin!

    Student

  • Dr. Helen Martin gave very clear and structured feedback and most importantly gave me so much inspiration moving forward with my Medical School MMI journey. She is very attentive to detail and cares about helping you improve.m

    Milan

  • Dr. Helen Martin was extremely helpful! She gave me detailed, specific feedback on ways to strengthen my responses.

    Student

  • Dr. Helen Martin was extremely helpful with helping me find a way to improve my applications to medical school. Her information and instructions were clear, concise and useful. I believe I have a better understanding now of what I need to do moving forward with my applications! Thanks Helen!

    Student

  • I enjoyed my experience w Dr. Helen Martin. She went over the information very clearly and explained to me concisely how to go about each step to have a strong application. The brainstorm session was very effective with her help.

    Chris

  • Had an informative session with Dr. Helen Martin regarding literature search!

    Siddharth Anantharaman

  • Dr. Helen Martin was fantastic in our mock interview. We started the first 30 minutes simulating the interview experience and then an hour reviewing it. She helped structure my responses and learn better ways of approaching questions

    Student

  • I had a Casper subsequent session with Dr. Helen Martin today. She was very helpful in explaining policy type questions and how to answer them in the correct Casper format. She was very informative and provided outside resources to further my studying.

    Katie Edmonds

  • Dr. Helen Martin was amazing, and really helped me create a solidified structure for my essays! Thank you :)

    Student

  • I had a very thorough feedback session for Casper test preparation with Dr Helen Martin. We provided very detailed feedback and gave me feedback on what I was doing well at and what I can do to improve. She also provided me with many resources which i appreciate.

    Melissa

  • Dr. Helen Martin was a great consultant and helped me with my essay outlines. We discussed many things during our meeting which I found extremely helpful. It was great working with her!

    Student

  • Dr. Helen Martin was an incredible help for showing me where I could improve on my CASPER test. I had always been told improving situational judgement tests was impossible but I saw improvement within one session.

    Student

  • Very helpful session with Dr Helen Martin, I was completely lost but she made sure to clarify all the steps and thought processes I need to go through. Thank you very much Dr Helen Martin

    MizouChan

  • Helen Martin was by far the most helpful advisor I have had! She took the time to give me detailed feedback, but what I really appreciated is that she made sure to emphasize what I had done well so I knew what to do again. She also gave me specific examples of what I could have included to make my answers better. Also, she recommended some additional reading that would help prepare me for my mock MMi. Thanks so much Helen!!

    Brittany Krammer

Get in Touch

Whether you’re looking to collaborate, have a question, or simply want to start a conversation, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out. Let’s connect and see where our shared interests can take us.

helen.martin@helenmartin.ca