MedExplore 2026: The Recap You've Been Waiting For Hey Reader, We're still buzzing from MedExplore 2026, and we wanted to take a moment to properly recap the day and thank everyone who made it happen. On Sunday, August 16th, over 100 students gathered at the University of Toronto Mississauga for a full day exploring careers in healthcare. It was our biggest event yet, and it wouldn't have happened without an incredible group of people showing up for our community. At Dr. Interested, we’re...
20 days ago • 3 min read
Last Call: MedX 2026 General Pass Closes Friday Night Greetings from the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, to MedX 2026 participants. Hey Reader, Quick reminder, General Pass registration for MedX 2026 closes this Friday, August 14 at 11:59 PM ET. Full Pass registration has now closed, but General Pass spots are still available, for now. 🎟️ General Pass, $5.00 Full access to all keynotes, panels, and workshops, networking sessions, your digital certificate of participation, a gift bag and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Under 18 Hours Left to get the MedX Full Pass (Deadlines Just Changed) Greetings from the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, to MedX 2026 participants. Hey Reader, You asked. We listened. We've received a lot of messages from students asking if they could still register for MedX 2026, so we checked our capacity and were able to open up some additional spots. That means registration has officially been extended, but the new deadlines are final. ⏰ New Deadlines Full Pass, $12.00. Extended by 24...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Final Days: MedX 2026 Registration Closes Monday Greetings from the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, to MedX 2026 participants. Hey Reader, Quick special edition today. Registration for MedX 2026 closes Monday, August 10, at 12:00 PM (noon) ET, and once it's closed, it's closed. If MedX has been on your radar, this is your reminder to lock in your spot now. 🩺 MedX 2026: Discover Your Spark in Healthcare Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 • 9:30 AM to 4:30 PMUTM Campus (UTM Room), 3359 Mississauga Rd, L5L 1C6...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Applications Close Soon. Join the Dr. Interested Executive Team. Dr. Interested Volunteers with City Councillor Chris Fonseca and MP Peter Fonseca. Hey Reader, Hope you're having an amazing start to your summer! At Dr. Interested, we're building something much bigger than a student organization. We're creating a global community where young people explore healthcare, leadership, research, innovation, advocacy, and entrepreneurship together. And now, applications are officially open till June...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Special edition: Register for Code Blue Planet Before Midnight Last day to sign up for our Toronto Climate Week event. Hey Reader, Tomorrow, students from across Canada will come together for one of our biggest events of the year. At Dr. Interested, we’re 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...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Free events, $350+ in prizes, and summer opportunities are live! Huge congratulations to our founder and team for being recognized with the Ontario Volunteer Service Award 🇨🇦 🍁 Hey Reader, This month’s newsletter is packed with exciting youth opportunities, events, fairs, and over $350 in raffle prizes 🎉 We’ve also loved seeing our community continue to grow and are especially grateful to share that members of the Dr. Interested team, including our founder, were recently recognized with the...
4 months ago • 4 min read
The Future of Medicine is Calling - Will You Answer? Image of Dr. Interested Booth at the Peel Pop Up event by Achēv's Youth 2 Action program Hey Reader, Ever feel like you’re just waiting for your "real" life in medicine to start? Like you’re stuck in the books while the world of research and healthcare leadership is happening somewhere else? At Dr. Interested, we don’t believe in waiting. We’re a global youth-led movement, proof that you don't need a degree to start making an impact....
6 months ago • 4 min read
From UNESCO to Disease Discovery Day Image recapping our webinar with UNESCO. See the recording here! Hey Reader, Dr. Interested is a global youth-led movement empowering the next generation in medicine, research, and health leadership. We create real opportunities for students to explore careers, build skills, and make an impact early.Want to join the conversation and connect with other changemakers? Jump into our Discord here. Here’s what you’ll find in this newsletter: 2025 Annual Impact...
7 months ago • 2 min read