What’s new at Dr. Interested: UofT Event, Webinars & More


From Code to Care, Health Sci Insights, and so much more!

Hey Reader,

Dr. Interested is a youth-led organization connecting over 60,000 students worldwide, with a marketing reach of 1 million+. We empower youth through events, mentorship, and medical education.

👉 Haven’t joined yet? Connect with students, get updates, and dive into our events on Discord: Join Here


Upcoming Events

EXPLORE³ Case Competition - Spot filling fast!

Sign up closes this Sunday!

📅 November 22, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM
📍Now at the University of Toronto Mississauga!

Tackle real-world innovation challenges, get mentorship from industry experts, and present your ideas to top judges. This is your chance to shine, gain exclusive early access perks, and expand your network.

Includes: case package, light refreshments, networking, and more.
💵 Fee: $10

🔗 Learn more & secure your spot: Instagram | Register Now


🎤 Ongoing Events

Dr. Interested Webinar Series

Nov 9, 2025 | 2–3 PM EST

🎙 Maiwand Gawharzad — TEDx speaker, provincial champion, and Biomedical Sciences student at York University. Learn how storytelling meets science and how confidence can drive change.

Join Zoom:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83722635545?pwd=HpwDmV5CqbEw0mL7OdkjEA7YbJTPsc.1
Meeting ID: 837 2263 5545
Passcode: 3sb1xA

Nov 16, 2025 | 2–3 PM EST
🎙 Isaac Tang — McMaster Health Sci student, sharing the real story behind applications, first-year life, and thriving in Health Sci.

Join Zoom:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81383631380?pwd=Lnr4ZbuR7zuiNlv1NIaOSVXaYTUXtb.1
Meeting ID: 813 8363 1380
Passcode: gBYC77

📺 Missed a webinar? Watch recordings here.

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💬 Office Hours – 1-on-1 Chats

Book a 15-minute chat with:
🧑‍⚕️ A med student | 🎤 A TEDx speaker | 🧠 Our student founder

✅ Real conversations, no scripts.
📲 Book inside Discord: Join Here

🚀 Join Our Team

Executive Team → Apply Here
Org Ambassador → Apply Here
Podcast Member → Apply Here


📝 Recent Blog Posts

More Than A Doctor: Recognizing Dr. Karagiannis’s Work

Medical Innovation • October 19, 2025 • 5 min read

How Social Media Is Damaging Teens’ Mental Health

Mental Health • October 4, 2025 • 5 min read


🎧 Recent Podcast Episode

Episode 6: How Your Body Chooses Between Burning Fat or Carbs w/ Sifa
📅 Oct 27, 2025 | Dr. Interested Podcast

In this episode of the Dr. Interested Podcast, Sifa explains how your body switches between fat and carbs for energy and what that means for exercise and health choices.

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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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