Hey Reader,
Tomorrow, students from across Canada will come together for one of our biggest events of the year.
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.
π¨ Ongoing Programs
Code Blue Planet: Toronto Climate Week
Code Blue Planet, our official Toronto Climate Week event, is happening Sunday, June 7 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT, and today is the final day to register.
Whether you're interested in healthcare, medicine, research, sustainability, public health, advocacy, Indigenous knowledge, mental health, or simply meeting incredible people, this event was built for you.
π Why Attend?
- Completely free
- Attend in person or virtually
- Volunteer hours available
- Certificate of participation available upon request
- Free pizza lunch for in person attendees
- Networking with students, healthcare professionals, and community leaders
- Interactive reflection groups and discussions
- Entry into our Community Raffle featuring over $350 in prizes
ποΈ Register Now
Registration closes tonight.
π Register on Luma: https://luma.com/codeblueβ
π Participant Guidebook
Already registered?
Make sure to review the official participant guide before tomorrow's event.
π Guidebook: https://tr.ee/5ZqLeSβ
Inside you'll find:
- Full agenda
- Speaker biographies
- Event logistics
- What to expect throughout the day
- Important participant information
π» Can't Attend In Person?
You can still join us virtually from anywhere.
Microsoft Teams
Join Meeting:
βhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/275374553808267?p=SsZJfNf4lNnpoVwfg7β
Meeting ID: 275 374 553 808 267
Passcode: St7Cy2YD
π€ Featured Speakers
We're honoured to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers discussing the intersection of healthcare and climate change.
4th Year Medical Student, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Modern Medicine and How it is Being Affected by Climate Change
Mohawk (Wolf Clan) Academic, Researcher, and Co Founder of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University
The Impact of the Changing Climate on Indigenous Medicine
What is Ayurvedam? And How is it Impacted by Climate Change?
National Co Chair, Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE)
Pharmacy & Climate Change
Award Winning Public Speaker and Biomedical Sciences Student at York University
How is Mental Health Affected by a Changing Climate?
ποΈ Event Schedule
10:45 AMβ
Check In
11:05 AMβ
Opening Remarks
Adil Mukhi, Executive Director, Dr. Interested
11:15 AMβ
Modern Medicine and Climate Change
11:40 AMβ
Indigenous Medicine and Climate Change
12:05 PMβ
Ayurvedam and Climate Change
12:30 PMβ
Panel Discussion & Reflection Groups
1:00 PMβ
Pizza Lunch & Networking
2:00 PMβ
Pharmacy & Climate Change
2:25 PMβ
Mental Health & Climate Change
2:50 PMβ
Group Photo
π Community Raffle
Every attendee receives an entry into our May to June Community Raffle.
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
Additional entries can be earned through events, volunteering, social media engagement, and community participation.
π Enter here:
βhttps://forms.gle/hAAWQtnQxo4uyByw5β
Thank you to the National Canadian Youth Council for sponsoring this initiative.
A huge thank you to the National Canadian Youth Council (NCYC) for sponsoring this raffle!! π |
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π³ Gulleden Park Re Opening & Ward 3 Summer BBQ
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June 20, 2026
π 1500 Gulleden Drive
Come visit the Dr. Interested booth, connect with local organizations, and celebrate the reopening of upgraded community spaces.
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 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.
Tomorrow is going to be an incredible day of learning, discussion, networking, and action.
If you've been thinking about registering, this is your sign.
Registration closes tonight.
π https://luma.com/codeblueβ
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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