Discovery Days in Health Sciences

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High school students gain a clearer picture of what it would be like to be a health professional by interacting with researchers, clinicians and educators in their real-life work setting. Teachers/guidance counsellors are also welcome, but not required to attend.  Pre-registration is required.</p> <p>The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is committed to fostering inclusion and supporting the leadership efforts at Canadian universities to change the diversity pathway to medicine and the health sciences. We encourage teachers to include students who self-identify as Indigenous, Black or a Person of Colour, or who come from a rural or known disadvantaged socioeconomic background, when considering who will be invited to attend this event. </p> <p><em><strong>SEEKING TESTIMONIALS</strong>: If you or someone you know attended a CMHF Discovery Day in Health Sciences event as a student AND pursued a career or post-secondary studies in a health related field, we would love to hear from you! Contact us today at cmhf@cdnmedhall.ca</em></p> <p>Learn more about the impact of Discovery Days</p> <p><a class="button button--primary" href="https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/discoverydays/testimonials">Discovery Day Testimonials</a><br><a class="button button--primary" href="/sites/default/files/2024_DiscoveryDay%20Report_EN_Final.pdf" target="_blank" rel=" noopener">2024 Program Report </a></p> <p>Can't attend an in-person event? 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loading="lazy"></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>2025 LINE-UP</strong></p> <p>SPRING 2025</p> <p><br><a href="https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/western2025" target="_blank">Western University</a> ~ Friday, May 2<br>University of Ottawa (anglophone event) ~ Wednesday, May 7<br>University of Ottawa (évènement francophone) ~ jeudi le 8 mai<br><a href="https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/nosm2025" target="_blank">NOSM University (virtual event)</a> ~ Wednesday, May 14<br><a href="https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/mun2025" target="_blank">Memorial University of Newfoundland</a> ~ Thursday, May 21<br><a href="/DDOnlineCentralCanada" target="_blank">Central Canada ONLINE</a> ~ Wednesday, May 28<br><a href="https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/hhsmcmaster2025" target="_blank">Hamilton Health Sciences</a> ~ Thursday, May 29</p> <p>FALL 2025*</p> <p>University of Calgary ~ Wednesday, October 22<br>University of Alberta <br>BC Children's Hospital Research Institute ~ Thursday, November 6 <br>University of Manitoba ~ Thursday, November 13<br>Dalhousie University <br>Western Canada ONLINE ~ Thursday, November 21<br>McGill University <br>Eastern Canada ONLINE ~ Wednesday, December 3<br>Université Laval (évènement francophone) </p> <p>*Please note that school registration for Fall events will begin in September 2025</p> <p><strong style="font-size:1em;">PRESENTERS</strong></p> <p>Those wishing to share their passion for learning and their chosen profession are invited to host an interactive workshop or take part in our <em>“Health Pros Tell All”</em> career panel discussion which concludes each Discovery Day.  Click on your event of interest in the above line-up for the appropriate forms with further details.</p> <p><strong>TEACHERS AND STUDENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Schools must first be registered on our website through a contact teacher.  This can be done at any time when your event of interest has been added to the line-up above.</li> <li>Instructions for students to register themselves online are then emailed to contact teachers when student registration opens (approximately six weeks before event day).</li> <li>There is no registration cost. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the host site as well as any associated parking fees.</li> <li>To get started, click on your site of interest for relevant dates, registration limits and forms.</li> <li>If you are an interested student but can't find a teacher to act as a contact for your school, or if you just want to be sure your school is on our distribution list, please contact the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. Please indicate your city, high school and event of interest.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT WE ARE HEARING ABOUT THE PROGRAM...</strong></p> <p><em>“Growing up in rural Newfoundland there was no exposure to the wide variety of fields within health care and medicine. I distinctly remember the anatomy lab at my first Discovery Day at Memorial University. It was amazing! It sparked my interest in a heath care career and led me to where I am now. I am so grateful that I was given that opportunity.”  Student, St. John's NL</em></p> <p><em>"On behalf of my class I would like to thank you so much for the BEST field trip I have ever been on!!!!! We all had such a great time and learned sooo much! We really look forward to attending next year. Thanks for all the work you and your team put in to making the event happen."  Teacher, Edmonton AB</em></p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0z13oR3DTmM" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p><a class="button button--primary" href="https://www.ualberta.ca/en/health-sciences/news/2024/10-october/discovery-days-in-health-sciences-inspiring-future-health-care-leaders-at-the-university-of-alberta.html">News from the University of Alberta</a></p> <p><a class="button button--primary" href="https://news.umanitoba.ca/rady-faculty-hosts-youth-inspires-pursuit-of-the-health-professions-and-biomedical-sciences/" target="_blank" title="UMan News" rel=" noopener">News from UM Rady FHS</a></p> <p><a class="button button--primary" href="https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/about/news/2024/may/students_explore_careers_in_medicine_at_discovery_days_2024.html" target="_blank" title="Discovery Day at Western" rel="noopener">News from Western University, Schulich School 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