Mini Med School
Mini Med School Formats
for grades 12 Students | In-Person & Virtual
Mini Med School – Metro Vancouver
Hosted each year at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, this four-week fall seminar series explores the latest health research, how it’s used to help patients, and the real-world social and ethical questions connected to a specific research area. Grade 12 students from across British Columbia and the Yukon are welcome to participate.
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For Grades 10-12 students | In-Person
Mini Med School – On the Road
Hosted in Prince George in May 2026, this one-day event invites you to spend the day exploring exciting medical research alongside scientists and health professionals from BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Grade 10-12 students from across Northern BC are welcome to participate.
Mini Med School is hitting the road! We’re bringing this experience to communities across the province so more students can connect with BC Children’s Hospital’s world-class researchers and clinicians. Check back in early 2027 to see where we’re headed next!
for grades 8-12 Students | Virtual
Mini Med School – Self-Directed
Experience Mini Med School anytime, anywhere. Watch recordings featuring the latest discoveries and innovations in health research from your own computer. Grade 8-12 students from across British Columbia and the Yukon are welcome to participate.
Learn moreMini Med School History
We celebrated the 20th anniversary of Mini Med School in 2023! Created by Dr. David Speert, Mini Med School was introduced in 2003 as an eight-part lecture series on infectious disease.
Each year, Mini Med School presents knowledge that captures the imagination and fosters public dialogue, engages students in participatory learning of scientific research topics, provides BCCHR researchers with opportunities to share their work and its implications, and inspires high school students to pursue careers in science and medicine.
The feedback we receive from Mini Med School participants continually mentions the engaging presenters, inspiring subject matter, and unique opportunities to explore careers in health sciences.
What do participants say about Mini Med School?
- “I really appreciated the opportunity to gain so much exposure to the medical world.”
- “I liked listening to the presentations and connecting everything to what we’re learning in school.”
- “I really enjoyed learning about cutting-edge treatments that could change the future of medicine.”
Contact Research Events
For any questions about high school student programs contact the Research Events Team
email research EVENTS