Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon
Time: 9:00 - 2:30 pm

Our Mini Med School Team is hard at work putting together a dynamic schedule just for you. The content below is only a draft and subject to changes. 

Schedule: 

8:30 am - Registration and Welcome Activity

Connect with other students as you get ready for the day. Refreshments will be available

9:00 am - Welcome and Introductions

Discover more about Mini Med School and the BC Children's Hospital researchers and doctors who are driving groundbreaking discoveries and translating their research into life-saving medical advancements

9:15 am - Research Presentation

More details coming soon! 

9:45 am - Research Activity #1

Get ready for some hands-on science! Participants will work in groups to uncover various health science topics.

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Discovering Rare Genetic Diseases
It might surprise you: rare diseases aren't so rare! About 1 in 12 Canadians have a rare disease; that’s over 3 million individuals! In this activity, you will review two hypothetical patient scenarios with your peers. Together, you’ll analyze each patient’s symptoms, family history and medical history to reach a diagnosis. Discover how doctors, geneticists, and bioinformaticians work together to uncover rare new diseases and provide care for patients. Presented by Simran Samra

10:15 am - Break

--- 15 minute break --

10:30 am - Research Activity #2

Get ready for some hands-on science! Participants will work in groups to uncover various health science topics

11:00 am - Ex-quiz Me? 

Put your health sciences knowledge to the test! This interactive game offers a chance to compete for prizes while gaining deeper insights into the latest advancements in science

11:15 am - Health Pros Tell All! 

Explore diverse career opportunities and engage with health science experts. This interactive discussion will be guided by participants, so come prepared with your questions!

11:45 am - Lunch

Mini Med School is not a nut-free event. We cannot guarantee that there will be no cross-contamination by catering. Participants with any food allergies or dietary restrictions are asked to bring a lunch. We apologize for any inconvenience

12:45 pm - Are You Smarter Than a Researcher?

Think you’ve got what it takes to outsmart a BC Children's Hospital researcher? Test your skills by teaming up to create questions that challenge our Mini Med School Faculty. We'll see how these experts fare against high school students and find out just how much they remember from their own high school science classes!

1:00 pm - Research Presentation

More information coming soon! 

1:30 pm - Break 

--- 15 minute break ---

1:45 pm - Research Activity #3

Get ready for some hands-on science! Participants will work in groups to uncover various health science topics

2:15 pm - Closing Remarks

Participants will at dismissed at 2:30 pm

Optional: Talk with a Scientist

Engage with our health science experts! After the session, the Mini Med School Faculty will be available to chat and answer questions one-on-one for any interested participants.

Do you have more questions? Contact researchevents@phsa.ca.