Hey Reader,
This monthβs newsletter is packed with exciting youth opportunities, events, fairs, and over $350 in raffle prizes π
Weβve also loved seeing our community continue to grow and are especially grateful to share that members of the Dr. Interested team, including our founder, were recently recognized with the Ontario Volunteer Service Award π¨π¦π
At Dr. Interested, weβre building a global community where students can explore healthcare, leadership, innovation, advocacy, and research in ways that are accessible, collaborative, and genuinely exciting.
Want to meet the crew and find your people? Jump into our Discord and join the conversation.
Hereβs what youβll find in this newsletter:
- Community raffle with $350 prizes up for grabs π
- Upcoming youth opportunities and summer events π
- Toronto Climate Week event registration π
- Office hours with mentors and speakers π
- Summer competition sneak peeks π
- Recent event highlights and recaps πΈ
- New blog posts and podcast episodes π§
- Ways to join, volunteer, and partner with Dr. Interested π
Hope exam season has been treating you well and that youβve been finding moments to recharge in between studying, projects, and everything else on your plate π
π¨ Ongoing Programs
The Dr. Interested Community Raffle
Weβre excited to officially launch our May to June 2026 Community Raffle!!
Complete activities, attend events, and support Dr. Interested to earn MULTIPLE raffle entries π The more entries you get, the higher your chances of winning!
π PRIZES:
- π 3 Γ $50 VISA Gift Cards
- β 4 Γ $25 Tim Hortons Gift Cards
- π¦ 3 Mystery Boxes valued at ~$30 each
π Enter the raffle here:
βhttps://forms.gle/hAAWQtnQxo4uyByw5β
You can also earn extra entries through social media, reviews, newsletters, and attending our other events π
A huge thank you to the National Canadian Youth Council (NCYC) for sponsoring this raffle!! π |
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π Join Us at MYACβs Annual Youth Fair
Join MYAC for the Youth Opportunities Summit on Friday, June 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Mississauga Valleys Community Centre!
Come connect with organizations, student leaders, and opportunities across the community.
More info:
βhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DYidkREDY76/?img_index=1β
Code Blue Planet: Climate Change, Health & Indigenous Medicine - Toronto Climate Week
The future of medicine isnβt just about new technology. Itβs also about reconnecting with the land, community knowledge, and sustainable healthcare practices.
Climate change is already reshaping healthcare systems worldwide, from rising temperatures to changing ecosystems and health inequities. To face these challenges, we need conversations that bring together climate science, healthcare innovation, and Indigenous medicine.
Join Dr. Interested for a high-energy and interactive event bringing together students, Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Holders, and healthcare experts to explore climate-resilient futures in medicine.
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June 7, 2026 π 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- π Humber Polytechnic, 59 Hayden St Unit 400, Toronto, ON M4Y 0E7
- π΅ Free admission π΄ Lunch included
Limited spots available. Register on Luma!
π³ Official Re Opening of Gulleden Park & Ward 3 Summer BBQ
Join the community for an afternoon filled with local food, outdoor activities, and the unveiling of newly upgraded park amenities! Check out our booth there.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
π 1500 Gulleden Drive
Event Schedule:
β’ Official Ceremony: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
β’ Amenities Showcase: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
β’ BBQ & Marketplace: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
More info:
βhttps://www.facebook.com/100066114472189/posts/join-us-for-a-celebration-of-our-community-we-are-thrilled-to-invite-you-to-the-/1262687685945035/β
Office Hours
Need advice navigating premed life, leadership opportunities, applications, research, or healthcare pathways?
Book 1:1 office hours with TEDx speakers, medical students, and our Executive Director. Whether youβre overwhelmed, curious, or planning your next step, weβre here to help.
Find the booking link inside our Discord community!
π Upcoming Events
Sneak Peek: The Summer Lineup
- July: A massive hybrid summer event at UTM (sponsored by Canada Service Corps and TakingITGlobal).
- August: The Explore 3 Case Competition is back! Get ready to solve real-world medical puzzles. See the Site!
- Sep-Oct: Our Annual Research Proposal Competition, with over $2.5k in prizes on the line.
More announcements coming very soon π
π Recaps: Recent Highlights
π¨π¦ #CIW26 Canadian Innovation Week 2026
We had an amazing time hosting our Canadian Innovation Week 2026 event, focused on innovation without barriers and scaling accessible healthcare education.
From educators and professionals to high school and university students, we welcomed nearly 90 attendees for an incredible day of collaboration, creativity, and discussion around the future of healthcare innovation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success π
π Support & Join Us
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
βHealth β’ February 2, 2026 β’ 5 min read
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Personalized Medicine: Why One Treatment Doesnβt Fit All
βHealth β’ February 1, 2026 β’ 6 min read
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π§ Recent Podcast Episode
Episode 10: Stop Being Productive, Rewrite Your Mind by Simply Existing β By: Sanayaβ
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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.
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Thanks for being part of this movement.
Whether you're applying, chatting, or sharing with friends, youβre 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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