Mini Med School Vancouver

Thank you for joining us for Mini Med School 2024 – From Data to Diagnosis: Navigating Digital Health!

Presented by Co-Deans Dr. Julie Robillard & Dr. Jonathan Wong, in 2024 we explored how cutting-edge technology is transforming healthcare and personalized care. Participants delved into the latest innovations and practical applications of generative AI, data analytics, online healthcare platforms, and simulated training tools, gaining insights into how digital health is shaping the future of medicine.

Missed the sessions or want to revisit them? Lecture recordings are now available in our Video Library. Interested students can also watch past series and participate in our self-directed Mini Med School Online program.

The next Mini Med School is scheduled for October/November 2025. Stay tuned to learn more.

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The next Mini Med School is scheduled for October/November 2025. Each night will feature lectures by scientific leaders and world-class clinicians, followed by a question period.

Session #1: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Speakers TBA
Session #2: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Speakers TBA
Session #3: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Speakers TBA
Session #4: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Speakers TBA

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High School students across BC and the Yukon will now have three ways to participate in Mini Med School 2025:

Mini Med School In-Person: Engage with researchers and clinicians in-person at BC Children's Hospital. Participation is restricted to BC & Yukon students in grades 11-12.
Mini Med School Virtually Live: Engage with researchers and clinicians at BC Children's Hospital virtually in real-time! Participation is restricted to BC & Yukon students in grades 11-12.
Mini Med School On-Demand: Participate when it works for you. Participation is restricted to BC & Yukon students in grades 11-12.

Read the Mini Med School Summary to see the program and application process at a glance

Mini Med School strives to empower youth and promote an equitable and inclusive learning environment. Further space is available for BC students from grades 11-12 who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. Students will be asked to self-identify as Indigenous on the registration form.

Questions? Contact researchevents@phsa.ca, review our FAQ s or read more about the history of Mini Med School.

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Participate: Mini Med School In-Person

Engage with researchers and clinicians in-person at BC Children's Hospital! Participation is restricted to BC & Yukon students in grades 11-12.

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Participate: Mini Med School Virtually Live

Engage with researchers and clinicians at BC Children’s Hospital in real-time online! Participation is restricted to BC & Yukon students from grades 11-12.

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Participate: Mini Med School On-Demand

Participate in Mini Med School when it works for you! Participation is restricted to BC & Yukon students from grades 11-12.

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Mini Med School Scholarship

The Mini Med School Scholarships provide funding to support postsecondary studies for well-motivated students with records of exceptional academic achievement.

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Do you have additional questions about Mini Med School Vancouver? Check out our FAQs or contact researchevents@phsa.ca

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Mini Med School History

Mini Med School is a health science youth outreach and public education program with a reputation for being “anything but mini.” Learn more about the program and how we are inspiring the next generation of health researchers.

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