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

Organized by The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and hosted by the research institute at BC Children’s Hospital, the day is comprised of 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.

Schedule –

The next Discovery Days in Health Sciences will be held at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Care Centre on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 8:00am to 3:15pm.

Please see Ms. Parmar ASAP if you like to attend this day !!

Considering a career in Health Science ??

The Gairdner High School Symposium gives students the opportunity to hear from Gairdner award-winning scientists and attend a behind-the-scenes tour of BC Children’s Hospital research facilities

Schedule – This half-day event is scheduled for Monday, October 24, 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Check out the poster gairdner-2016-high-school-symposium

Please see Ms. Parmar if interested in attending this great opportunity !

Space is limited !!

A look into the world of genetic counselling! Learn how genetic counsellors are helping to lead the integration of genetics into patient care across all specialties of medicine. Session Details | Presented by Dr. Jehannine Austin, Mini Med School Dean.

Schedule –This 6-part series takes place Wednesdays, October 19 to November 23, 7:00-9:00pm

I can only nominate 2 students, so if you are really interested in this amazing opportunity, please see Ms. Parmar ASAP.