Hey Reader,
We've got a lot going on right now, so we wanted to catch you up on everything in one place. Two major opportunities are open, and both have deadlines coming up fast. Plus, a community feedback survey and an update on some of our work at the United Nations.
Want to meet the crew and find your people? Jump into our Discord and join the conversation.
π¬ The Research Proposal Competition (RPC) Is Officially Open: Closing Oct 4
Ever wanted to write real research and get published? This is your chance.
Learn to write a research proposal, get mentored by medical students, and compete for a share of $2,500 in funding, all with support from judges and our 8 person Medical Student Advisory Team.
What you get:
- Mentorship from our 8 person Medical Student Advisory Team
- Workshops, office hours, and walk in sessions the whole way through
- A real chance to be indexed into Google Scholar and published with a DOI
- Compete for a share of $2,500 in funding to help publish your work
Recognition:
- Everyone gets a Certificate of Participation
- Top 50 earn an Achievement Certificate
- Top 20 earn a Distinction Certificate plus a chance at publication
- Top 5 get a full mentor, paper support, publication worth $500, and a shot at a DOI in our upcoming Special Issue Journal
No research experience needed, just curiosity. All grade levels accepted.
Signups are planning to close October 4. We may extend a little depending on timing, but we're also getting close to capacity, so don't count on it, register now if you've been meaning to.
Register for the RPC: https://forms.gle/K3ipxrnv45tGVhBj8β
π Explore3 Case Competition, Registration Closes October 15
October 25 β’ 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Humber Polytechnic, Humber College Downtown Campus
Explore3 brings together high school students from across Ontario for a full day of interdisciplinary challenges spanning Medicine, Law, and Finance. It's a day of intellectual excellence, teamwork, and professional networking in the heart of Toronto.
Entry options:
- $7 entry fee, individual
- $10 entry fee with food, individual
- $12 entry fee, team of 2
- $15 entry fee with food, team of 2
- $15 entry fee, team of 3
- $25 entry fee with food, team of 3
Payment is by e-transfer to finance@drinterested.org after you complete the registration form.
Prizes (Per category):
- 1st Place: Cash Prize and Certificate
- 2nd Place: Certificate
- 3rd Place: Certificate
- Runner Ups: Certificate
Register for Explore3: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl8z70fQGVrXVTAuPGXgOsyB0FyqgN94O0AfXn6qWgBRflMg/viewformβ
Learn more: https://www.explore3.live/β
π Tell Us About Yourself, and Enter to Win
We're putting together an advance copy of our 2026 Impact Report, covering this year and summing up our first two years as an organization, and we want your voice in it. Our quick Community Feedback and Demographics Form helps us get to know who's part of this community and shapes how we build events, content, and opportunities going forward.
Fill it out and you're entered into a raffle for one of three prizes, your choice of a free Explore3 ticket or a gift card.
Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/W9sfyVgCE4cEbVEZAβ
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
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.
Read it: https://www.drinterested.org/publications/policy/impact-of-mental-health-challenges-on-human-rights-of-young-peopleβ
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.
Read the full report: https://www.un.org/youthaffairs/sites/default/files/2026-09/Youth%20Mental%20Health%20%26%20Well%20Being%20in%20an%20Uncertain%20World_September%202026.pdfβ
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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