Cards for Doctors. One Year Soon. Exec Apps OPEN 🎉✨

Hey Reader,

Dr. Interested is growing wild right now. Students in 70+ countries. 60,000 young people learning and building cool things together. If you haven’t joined our Discord yet, you can jump in here.

Winter break is almost here, and our one-year anniversary lands on January 7. It’s a big moment, and we’ve got a lot happening, so here’s everything in one spot. Make sure to scroll all the way to the end to have your voice heard in our one-year impact report.

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Ongoing & Upcoming

Executive Team Applications are OPEN 🚀

Our 2026 Exec Team apps are officially live. Dr. Interested is part of Caritas Canada and Imagine Canada and registered with the United Nations Economic and Social Development Council. The whole thing runs on Discord with optional in-person meetups depending on your city.

If you apply, you’re committing to six months on the team and about two hours a week. You can take small breaks during exams.

Exec members get volunteer hours. Mentorship and letters of recommendation from medical students. Global opportunities. Even fully covered trips to conferences. Past members went to events in Vancouver and Toronto to represent us.

Apps close December 28, 2025, at 11:00 pm EST
Apply here 👉 https://forms.gle/Hz8hdpDCPKQSDpJX9​

Cards for Doctors ❤️‍🩹

Students are creating appreciation cards for doctors across the GTA. You can write them by hand or submit digital ones. Keep it kind, respectful and encouraging.

You earn 0.5 volunteer hours per card. You can submit up to 20 cards for 10 hours total.

Submit here 👉 https://forms.gle/ufde1Ux5pkFWp5xu7​
Deadline: December 19

We’re building our One Year Report 📘

Our first annual report drops soon, and we want your input. Your ideas shape what we build next, so take a moment and share your thoughts.

Form link 👉 https://forms.gle/6DER7xuyhQxcWjYW7
​Make sure to fill this out by December 23rd.

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Support our work 🌍💙

As we reach our one-year anniversary, we’re opening another round of donations. You can e-transfer any amount to finance@drinterested.org. You can add a note if you want to support a specific project.

More info 👉 https://www.drinterested.org/sponsorships​

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🎧 Recent Podcast Episode

Episode 7: The Hidden Risks of Teen Wellness Trends – By: Sarra​
📅 Nov 10, 2025 | Dr. Interested Podcast

Sarra breaks down the real risks behind trending wellness habits. She looks at how pressure online can shape the way teens think about their bodies and health. She also shares quick tips to help students stay grounded and safe while still caring about their wellness.

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The Hidden Risks of Teen Wel... Nov 10 · Dr. Interested Podcast! 11:45   ​

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Thanks for being part of this movement.

Whether you're applying, chatting, or sharing with friends, you’re helping shape the future of youth in medicine.

With gratitude,

The Dr. Interested Team

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 who are the original stewards of their lands, and we are grateful to be able to learn, connect, and grow together across borders.

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