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Mini Med School

Mini-Med School at Memorial University of Newfoundland invites the public to explore how medicine, research, and public health impact our everyday lives. This engaging evening lecture series is designed for anyone curious about health—no medical background required.

Participants will explore topics ranging from mental health, biomedical research, cancer and innovation, anatomy and forensic science, to public health and prevention, helping you become a more informed and confident consumer of health care.

Speaker schedule to be announced

Registration for in-person & online attendance opens mid-March.

Contact pdmed@mun.ca for more information

MedQuest 2026: Where Science Meets Patient Care

MedQuest is an exciting health sciences program for students in Grades 10–12 who are curious about medicine and healthcare careers.

Through hands-on activities, interactive sessions, and real-world examples, you’ll explore how biology, chemistry, human bioscience, and other sciences connect to patient care, public health, and modern medicine.

Both in-person and virtual programs will be available.

Coming July and August 20026

Stay tuned for more information.