Mississauga , ON
Adil Mukhi
I’m Adil Mukhi; public speaker, youth advocate & changemaker! I lead initiatives that empower tens of thousands of young people, including founding Dr. Interested and contributing to the Play-to-Heal movement. I’ve supported youth-focused research and policy, including a CIHR grant with SickKids for the OPTIMAL Project and recommendations presented to the Future of Sport in Canada Commission. Passionate about mentorship, research, and leadership, I aim to create opportunities for youth to innovate and lead. Learn more at adilmukhi.vercel.app
Dr. Interested: MedExplore
Dr. Interested’s MedExploration Event is a career exploration experience designed for high school students interested in health and wellness. The event brings together diverse professionals across healthcare fields to share their journeys, challenges, and insights. By highlighting careers beyond physicians, it broadens students’ understanding of opportunities in wellness. Scheduled for July, the initiative aims to inspire informed career exploration and empower youth to pursue meaningful pathways in healthcare.
https://www.drinterested.org/About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
Dr. Interested’s MedExplore Event will take place in July as a full-day career exploration conference. Youth volunteers will coordinate logistics, outreach, and speaker engagement. Healthcare professionals from diverse fields will share their experiences through panels and interactive discussions with approximately 120 high school participants.
Project Impact
The project will directly engage 10 youth volunteers in leadership and event management while inspiring 120 participants to explore diverse careers in health and wellness. By expanding awareness beyond traditional physician roles, the event empowers students to make informed, confident decisions about their future pathways in healthcare.
Project Mission
Dr. Interested’s MedExplore Event aims to inspire high school students to explore diverse careers in health and wellness. By connecting youth with professionals from various healthcare fields, the project broadens understanding beyond traditional doctor roles, fosters career curiosity, and empowers participants to make informed decisions about their future pathways in medicine and wellness.
Project Team
Founded and led by Adil Mukhi, supported by a diverse team of 360 youth leaders.
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