Hey Reader,
Hope your summer has been full of sunshine and good things.
We have two exciting opportunities to share this week, and both involve grabbing your ticket before spots fill up.
Whether you're hoping to strengthen your resume, meet incredible people, lead meaningful projects, or gain experience that actually matters, this is your chance to get involved.
βJump into our Discord to meet the team, ask questions, and connect with students from around the world before you apply.
Here's what's in this newsletter:
- MedX 2026 registration is open: Register Hereβ
- Explore3 Case Competition registration is open: Register Hereβ
- Some of our members were honoured with the Mississauga Civic Award
π©Ί MedX 2026: Discover Your Spark in Healthcare
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 - 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
UTM Campus (UTM Room), 3359 Mississauga Rd, L5L 1C6
MedX is our flagship conference and the premier youth-focused career exploration event for high school students, post-secondary learners, and aspiring healthcare leaders across Ontario. Expect keynote speeches from physicians, medical students, and health sector innovators, hands-on workshops, live Q&A panels, and real networking with people already working in the field.
We're honoured to also be sharing an official greeting from the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, as part of this year's program.
What the day looks like:
- 9:30 to 9:45 AM: Doors open and registration
- 9:45 to 10:00 AM: Opening ceremonies
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Morning keynote sessions
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM: Lunch and networking break
- 1:00 to 4:30 PM: Afternoon interactive workshops
Pass options:
General Pass, $5.00. Includes admission to all keynotes and career panels, access to interactive skill workshops, networking sessions, a digital certificate of participation, the official MedX digital toolkit, and now a gift bag and dessert too.
Full Pass + Catered Breakfast & Lunch, $12.00 (most popular). Everything in the General Pass, plus catered breakfast with drinks, a full catered lunch, priority seating at keynotes and workshops, and the full MedX resource and mentorship pack.
Scholarships are available if the ticket price is a barrier. Just email finance@drinterested.org to let us know.
Seats at UTM are limited, so register early.
Register for MedX 2026:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuOhIA8Nq5O8LYlKlITEDq2YXwlCWcqLXZtyhqTUros46huwβ
Full event details:https://www.drinterested.org/medx-2026β
π Explore3 Case Competition Tickets
August 29 β’ 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Humber Polytechnic Downtown, Toronto
Join high school students from across Ontario for an interdisciplinary case competition that blends Medicine, Law, and Finance. Compete, collaborate, and network with other ambitious students in a full day of problem solving and strategy.
Registration starts at just $7 per person, with food packages available.
Prizes:
- π 1st Place: Cash Prize + Certificate
- π₯ 2nd Place: Certificate
- π₯ 3rd Place: Certificate
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Runner Ups: Certificate
Register for Explore3:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl8z70fQGVrXVTAuPGXgOsyB0FyqgN94O0AfXn6qWgBRflMgβ
Learn more:https://ex3.drinterested.org/β
π¬ Office Hours
Need advice about healthcare careers, research, leadership, university applications, or finding your next opportunity?
Book a free one-on-one session with medical students, TEDx speakers, and our Executive Director.
The booking link is available inside our Discord community.
π Recaps: Recent Highlights
π Congratulations to Our Award-Winning Members
We're proud to share that some of our Dr. Interested members were honoured with the Mississauga Civic Award on July 7th. This recognition celebrates the dedication and impact our community brings to youth healthcare advocacy, and we couldn't be prouder of everyone involved.
Congratulations, and thank you for representing Dr. Interested so well.
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
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