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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Join us Monday: 2 research workshops + Congratulations to our Executive Director
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Join us Monday: 2 research workshops + our Executive Director
Students joining a Dr. Interested Research Proposal Competition workshop
Hey Reader,
We've got a lot going on right now, so we wanted to catch you up on everything in one place. Two research workshops are happening this Monday, and you are invited to both, whether or not you are in the Research Proposal Competition. We also have some big news to celebrate.
In this email:
Two RPC workshops on Monday, October 26, open to everyone
Congratulations to our Executive Director on three recent honours
How to book Adil for your event
Want to meet the crew and find your people? Jump into our Discord and join the conversation.
π€ RPC 2026 Workshop 2: Open to Everyone
Monday, October 26. Join one session or both, the speakers are different.
π Session 1, 12:00 PM ET: Building Research Connectionsβ Speaker: Elias Welema Senso, Medical Doctor, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Bugando Learn how to identify potential research mentors and collaborators, approach researchers professionally, and build a network that opens doors to research opportunities.
π Session 2, 8:00 PM ET: How to Find, Read, and Use Researchβ Speaker: Adil Mukhi, Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Interested Learn how to build a literature review and spot the gap in the research.
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
π° Our Research Is Now Part of a UN Human Rights Council Resolution
Back in February, we submitted original research to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. That submission has now been presented to the Human Rights Council under Resolution 57/30.
Study on the Impact of Mental Health Challenges on the Enjoyment of Human Rights by Young People draws on our own survey data and a literature review to examine how mental health challenges intersect with young people's human rights, with recommendations for governments and international cooperation. It's now hosted on both the UN's site and ours.
π We Helped Shape a Global Flagship Report on Youth Mental Health
On September 23, the United Nations Youth Office officially launched its flagship report, Youth Mental Health & Well Being in an Uncertain World: A Global Call to Action, at the NYU Rosenthal Pavilion in New York. Dr. Interested supported this initiative, and Adil is listed as an advisor on the final report.
The report draws on grassroots advocacy and the work of youth led organizations from across the globe to make the case that young people aren't passive recipients of mental health systems, they're the drivers and architects of solutions that actually work.
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.
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