MedQuest 2026 Week 3: August 11-13, 2026

MedQuest 2026 Week 3: August 11-13, 2026

Location: Faculty of Medicine

MedQuest is designed primarily for high school students in Newfoundland and Labrador. Priority registration is given to NL students; however, if space permits, remaining seats may be opened to students from outside the province.

AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE: AS EACH WEEK IS THE SAME, PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR ONE WEEK.  PLEASE NOTE A COMPLETED WAIVER DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU REGISTRATION TO MEDQUEST

 

MedQuest 2026: Where Science Meets Patient Care

Step into the world of medicine with MedQuest, where science meets patient care—and where your curiosity can grow into something bigger. Through hands-on activities, interactive sessions, and real conversations with healthcare professionals, you’ll see how knowledge turns into action and how compassion shapes every patient journey. Explore the human side of medicine, build your understanding of real-world healthcare, and start imagining your future—whether you're just curious or already considering a career in the field.

When: August 11-13, 2026
Where: Room 5M101 Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland 

Additionally,  comfortable on-campus accommodations are available for MedQuest participants and their parent/guardian at a special rate of $100 per night per room (sleeps 2), including a complimentary continental breakfast.  Once your registration is confirmed, please email medquest@mun.ca for more information.

Agenda

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:00 am - 9:20 am

Dr. Danielle O'Keefe , Vice Dean, Education and Faculty Affairs
NL Health Services

9:20 am - 9:45 am

Colleen Butler
Director, Work in Health NL
Emergency Medicine

9:45 am - 10:15 am

Dr. Rebecca Bobby
Morning Nutrition Break

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Stretch and Snack
Stitches to Scans Lab

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Suturing, Ultrasound, Casting, Imaging Demos
Lunch

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Lunch Break
Biomedical Research

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Dr. Jessica Esseltine and Lab
Human Bioscience Lab

1:05 pm - 2:35 pm

Emma Clemson
Afternoon Health Break

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Snack and Stretch
Virology Talk

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Dr. Peter Daley
Epidemiology Outbreak Simulation

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Become an epidemiologist and stop the outbreak!
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Morning Welcome and Overview

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Dr. Kara Laing
Trivia

9:15 am - 9:30 am

test what you've learned
Family Medicine Talk

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Dr. Andrew Hunt
Morning Health Break

10:00 am - 10:15 am

Stretch and Snack
Clinical Skills Lab

10:15 am - 11:45 am

Anatomy in Action. Clinical history taking and assessments
Lunch

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Lunch Break
HKR: Movement, Health, and Human Performance

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Patti Moore and Deanne Wareham
Biology Lab

1:05 pm - 2:35 pm

The Anatomy Challenge
Afternoon Health Break

2:40 pm - 2:55 pm

Snack and Stretch
Family Care Teams Activity

2:55 pm - 4:00 pm

Work as a multidisciplinary team to solve a case
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Morning Welcome and Recap

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Recap your week and plan for the final day
Trivia

9:15 am - 9:30 am

Test What You've Learned
Chemistry in Medicine

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Dr. Christine Bottaro
Morning Health Break

10:00 am - 10:15 am

Snack and Stretch
Chemistry Lab

10:20 am - 11:45 am

Chemistry Lab Activity
Lunch

11:50 am - 12:30 pm

Lunch Break
Medical Engineering in NL

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

MUN Med Tech
3D Printing Lab

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

MUNMED 3D
Afternoon Health Break

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Snack and Stretch
Medicine Admissions and Learner Panel

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Learn from current med learners about the application process and life as a medical student
Final Trivia and Closing Remarks

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Jeopardy style trivia, completion certificates, and next steps