From UNESCO to Disease Discovery Day

Hey Reader,

Dr. Interested is a global youth-led movement empowering the next generation in medicine, research, and health leadership. We create real opportunities for students to explore careers, build skills, and make an impact early.
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Want to join the conversation and connect with other changemakers? Jump into our Discord here.

Here’s what you’ll find in this newsletter:

• 2025 Annual Impact Report highlights
• New volunteer and research opportunities
• Upcoming events including Disease Discovery Day
• Recap of our UNESCO collaboration
• Latest blog posts and podcast episode

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📊 2025 Annual Impact Report

Last letter, we introduced our 2025 Impact Report.
160,000 youth impacted.
3.7 million reached globally.

If you missed it, explore the full report here:impact.drinterested.org​
📱 Instagram post: Link​
💼 Our Executive Director's LinkedIn post: Link​

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🚨 Ongoing Programs

Sign Up as a Dr. Interested General Volunteer!

Join our team, contribute to meaningful projects, track hours, earn recognition, and unlock opportunities. Benefits include:

• Volunteer events like Cards for Doctors
• Microgrants, travel grants, workshops, mentorship
• National Service Recognition Certificate at 120 hours
• Resume-building experience and letters of recommendation

Sign up here: Form Link​

Power of Opportunity: Research

🗓 Feb 21, 2026 | Time 6:30 pm EST
Explore research careers and mentorship opportunities with ColdMatchAI. Sign Up Here​

Importance of Words in Medicine

🗓 Mar 7, 2026 | Time 3 pm EST
Learn about medical literacy and effective communication in healthcare with The Kindness and Smile Zone. Sign Up Here.​

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🌟 Upcoming Events

Disease Discovery Day (DDD)

February 23 to March 6
Monday to Friday
8 PM to 9 PM EST

Step into the role of a researcher.

You will identify a prevalent disease in your local area, investigate its causes and impacts, and present your findings to the community.

This is first-come, first-served.
Only 50 spots available.
Groups of up to two people allowed.

Sign up here:
​https://forms.gle/d56QxyTomkDyu7bt7​

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📌 Recaps: Recent Highlights

Dr. Interested x UNESCO: From Classroom to Career

Part of the Learning Planet Festival, this session explored how education can better prepare youth for today’s fast-changing careers. Led with UNESCO and the Learning Planet Institute, the session combined big-picture thinking with actionable insights.

See the recording ​here​!

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🌍 Support & Join Us

Be part of a global online team, gain skills, volunteer recognition, and access exclusive opportunities:

• Experience working with an international youth organization
• Letters of recommendation from medical students
• Verified volunteer hours & national recognition
• Policy and research contributions to UN reports

Learn more: Join Us​

Partner With Us: Email our Director of Events: ali@events.drinterested.org
​Donate: E-transfer to finance@drinterested.org (add note to support a specific project)
More info: Sponsorships​

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📝 Recent Blog Posts

Phages in Your Gut: The Invisible Viruses That Shape Your Health ​Health • November 25, 2025 • 6 min read Read Now!

What is Asthma? Understanding Causes, Triggers, and Management ​Health • November 25, 2025 • 5 min read Read Now!

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🎧 Recent Podcast Episode

Episode 8: The Influence of Technology on Teens - By: Sanaya​
📅 Feb 3, 2026 | Dr. Interested Podcast

In this episode of the Dr. Interested Podcast, Sanaya dives into how technology shapes the lives of today’s teens. She explores how social media, screen time, and digital spaces affect mental health, relationships, learning, and identity.

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Podcast: The Influence of Te... Feb 3 · Dr. Interested Podcast! 9:26   ​

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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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