December Spark - Wrapping Up the Year Together


December Spark – Wrapping Up the Year Together

Hey Reader,

Dr. Interested is connecting students in every corner of the world. More than 60,000 of us. A community that now reaches over a million people. We create spaces where you can learn, meet others, and grow in medicine and beyond.

If you haven’t joined the Discord, you’re missing the heart of it. It’s where the updates drop fast and where students hype each other up. Join here and jump in. Discord: Join Here

A lot of our big fall events are wrapping up. The Explore³ Case Competition is tomorrow. Our webinar series ends this weekend. So we’re cooking up something special for December. If you’ve got ideas, email us at general@drinterested.org and we’ll check them out.


Upcoming Events

EXPLORE³ Case Competition - Tomorrow!

To everyone who registered. See you there.
It’s going to be a full day of ideas and teamwork. Law. Finance. Medicine. Everyone is coming together to push one problem forward.

William G. Davis Building
Room DV 1142 • 1867 Inner Cir Rd
University of Toronto Mississauga
Sign in at 9:15 am!

Learn more on Instagram or at https://explore3.vercel.app/


🎤 Ongoing Events

Dr. Interested Webinar Series

The last webinar of the year happens this Sunday.

Sunday November 23
2:00 pm EST
Sup Apps Tips Tricks and Being Yourself
with Nicholas Elias

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83827578804?pwd=xdUJLzDE6xb1VAibyeq17kxbtKY964.1
Meeting ID: 838 2757 8804
Passcode: bV6F1H

If you missed earlier sessions. No stress. We’ll upload the full series soon at: https://www.drinterested.org/events/webinar-series-recap

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💬 Office Hours – 1-on-1 Chats

Book a 15-minute chat with:
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✅ Real conversations, no scripts.
📲 Book inside Discord: Join Here

🚀 Join Our Team

Executive Team → Apply Here
Org Ambassador → Apply Here
Podcast Member → Apply Here


‼️Updates from the Community

The first Chess Against Cancer tournament wrapped up. You helped raise $105 for pediatric cancer research.

The event is now named the Simmon Chang Chess Against Cancer Club. Simmon Chang was a young student who passed away from osteosarcoma, and his family kindly allowed us to honour him through this work.

Our next CFC-rated Weiss Open happens on December 28. It’s a Swiss-style tournament and everyone is welcome.

Register at chess.drinterested.org
Support research at cure.pcrf-kids.org/DrInterested


📝 Recent Blog Posts

Dr. Galina Gheihman: Advancing Medical Education in Neurology

Medical Education • November 12, 2025 • 6 min read

How Genetics Influence Stroke Recovery

Genetics & Neurology • November 27, 2025 • 6 min read


🎧 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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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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