The next Mini Med School will be held in October & November 2024. Additional details will be available spring 2024. 

Are you a returning Mini Med School participant? Kindly note the following changes for the 2024 program:
  • Mini Med School 2024 will be held earlier from 6:30 – 8:00 pm either in-person (BC Children’s Hospital) or virtually
  • Registration is open to students in grades 11-12. Grade 10 students are welcome to participate in Mini Med School Online. The 2024 series recordings will be added to Mini Med School Online in January 2025.
  • Both grade 11 and grade 12 students can apply to attend sessions in-person, virtually or access them on-demand
  • The Mini Med School application process is now competitive and comparative. We’re looking for motivated and inquisitive students who show a demonstrated interest in being part of this unique program.

Curriculum

The next Mini Med School is scheduled for October/November 2024. Each night will feature lectures by scientific leaders and world-class clinicians, followed by a question period. 

Session #1: Wednesday, October 23 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Details to be announced. 

Session #2: Wednesday, October 30 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Details to be announced. 

Session #3: Wednesday, November 6 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Details to be announced.

Session #4: Wednesday, November 13 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Details to be announced.

Interested in participating?

High School students across BC will now have three ways to participate in Mini Med School 2024: 

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

Mini Med School strives to empower youth and promote an equitable and inclusive learning environment. Further space is available for BC students from grades 10-12 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 FAQs or read more about the history of Mini Med School

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