Discovery Days in Health Sciences

Explore career options in medicine and the health sciences.

Discovery Days in Health Sciences

Discovery Days in Health Sciences is a one-day event that gives high school students and teachers the opportunity to explore a variety of career options in medicine and health sciences.

Organized by The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, the day comprises a dynamic keynote lecture, hands-on workshops, and a career panel discussion. Students gain a clear 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.

Register at the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Website

The next Discovery Days in Health Sciences is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026. This will be an in-person event hosted at BC Children’s Hospital, 950 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC | Directions).

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