Dr. Interested is a student-led initiative inspiring the next generation of medical professionals worldwide. We connect youth to healthcare pathways through engaging webinars, expert-led discussions, mentorship programs, and hands-on activities. With a presence in over 100 countries and a network of 1,400+ members, our mission is to make medical education accessible, actionable, and inspiring for students everywhere.
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Applications Close Soon. Join the Dr. Interested Executive Team.
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Applications Close Soon. Join the Dr. Interested Executive Team.
Dr. Interested Volunteers with City Councillor Chris Fonseca and MP Peter Fonseca.
Hey Reader,
Hope you're having an amazing start to your summer!
At Dr. Interested, we're building something much bigger than a student organization. We're creating a global community where young people explore healthcare, leadership, research, innovation, advocacy, and entrepreneurship together.
Whether you're hoping to strengthen your resume, meet incredible people, lead meaningful projects, or gain experience that actually matters, this is your chance to get involved.
βJump into our Discord to meet the team, ask questions, and connect with students from around the world before you apply.
Hereβs what youβll find in this newsletter:
Executive Team applications are now open
Register for the Explore3 Case Competition
Book free Office Hours with mentors and medical students
Highlights from our recent events
New opportunities to volunteer and partner with us
Our newest blog articles
The latest Dr. Interested Podcast episode
π¨ Executive Team Applications Are Open
This is our biggest recruitment of the year.
We're a global organization working across 106 countries and have impacted over 160,000 youth. We're also a member of Imagine Canada and Caritas Canada, and a listed civil society organization with UN ECOSOC.
All positions are fully virtual through Discord, with optional in-person opportunities depending on your location.
We're looking for passionate students from around the world to help grow Dr. Interested over the next year. As an executive, you'll have the opportunity to:
Lead meaningful international projects
Write policy reports and briefs
Engage with governments, conferences, organizations, and the UN network
Work alongside an incredible global team
Earn volunteer hours, mentorship from medical students and professionals, and leadership experience
Access travel, tech, and micro grants, merit-based conference opportunities, and reference letters based on performance
Receive a National Service Recognition Certificate signed by the Honourable Patty Hajdu after 120 hours of service
No previous experience is required for Ambassador, Podcast Team, Events, HR, Finance, and Publications Coordinator roles. Previous experience is required for Marketing Coordinator, Technology Coordinator, and leadership/admin roles.
This is our first cohort where every accepted member will later have the chance to run for an elected role based on passion. These elected roles can be held alongside your applied role.
If you've been waiting for the right opportunity to make an impact, this is it.
Apply today before applications close on July 12th!
πExplore 3 Case Competition Tickets
August 29 β’ 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Humber Polytechnic Downtown, Toronto
Join high school students from across Ontario for an interdisciplinary case competition combining Medicine, Law, and Finance. Compete, collaborate, and network with other ambitious students.
Registration options begin at just $7 per person, with food packages available.
Thank you to Humber Polytechnic and Humber Downtown - International Graduate School for being our venue sponsor for this event!
π MYAC Fair
It was amazing meeting so many of you at our booth.
Tanvi Sai Akella is sharing what Dr. Interested is with the crowd.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, ask questions, and learn more about Dr. Interested. We loved connecting with our community in person. Thank you, MYAC, for the invite!
π³ Ward 3 Community BBQ
Another fantastic community event! A big thank you to the City of Mississauga, City Councillor Chris Fonseca and MP Peter Fonseca!
Dr. Interested Volunteers with City Councillor Chris Fonseca and MP Peter Fonseca.
We enjoyed meeting students, families, healthcare professionals, and local leaders while sharing opportunities available through Dr. Interested.
π Our Website Has Been Updated
We've refreshed our website with new resources, updated opportunities, and even more ways to get involved.
Weβre a global team, and we want you on it. If you want to contribute to UN reports, gain verified hours, and work with an international crew, Join Us!
Partner With Us: Email our Director of Events: lalit@events.drinterested.org βDonate: E-transfer to finance@drinterested.org (add note to support a specific project) More info: Sponsorshipsβ
π Recent Blog Posts
The Burnout Pipeline: How Students Lose Interest in Healthcare Before They Even Start
Episode 10: Stop Being Productive, Rewrite Your Mind by Simply Existing β By: Sanayaβ π May 11, 2026 | Dr. Interested Podcast
In this episode, Sanaya explores the pressure to constantly be productive and challenges the idea that self worth must always be tied to output.
Through reflections on burnout, hustle culture, rest, and emotional wellbeing, this episode dives into how slowing down and simply existing can become one of the healthiest resets for the mind.
If youβve ever struggled with guilt around resting or felt overwhelmed by constant pressure to achieve, this episode offers a refreshing and grounding perspective.
We acknowledge that while we operate online, our community is made up of people from diverse lands, cultures, and histories. We honour the Indigenous peoples and local communities worldwide, and we are grateful to be able to learn, connect, and grow together across borders.
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