Our Initiatives
The Health Sciences Society aims to improve BHSc student experience and provide opportunities for professional development while upholding our core values of equity, fairness, and transparency.
From orientation and career conferences to research workshops and mental health, over 50 HSS student volunteers spanning 6 commissions work throughout the year to develop a positive program culture.
Check out our ongoing initiatives and past events below.
HSS
Formal
The HSS Formal is an annual initiative planned by the Community Commission. Lead by the Formal Deputy, the Formal Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating all logistical components needed to host a successful spring HSS formal.
It is our hope that this formal provides students with an opportunity to socialize with fellow classmates and celebrate their accomplishments.
Formal updates and themes are available on our Instagram.
Peer
Tutoring
HSS Peer Tutoring is an opportunity for BHSc students to build a sense of community and support their peers. Peer tutors are students who have previously taken the courses, and offer their expertise to other students.
HSS Merch
Interested in HSS merchandise or want to keep your memories for the year?
Check out HSS sweaters and yearbooks and support your council! Stay tuned for ordering information.
Research
Workshops
The HSS Research workshops are an annual series of workshops by professors and professionals in the field who share their daily life, work, and journey. There are also opportunities throughout the workshops to get hands-on experience (for example, suturing workshops and how to code in R)!
These workshops aim to allow students to dip their toes in academia and learn more about different types of research.
Medlink Project
If you're a student interested in getting into medical school, this initiative is for you. By filling out this form, you'll join a network where you can connect with graduates who have successfully made it to medical school in Canada. Please provide your contact information and areas of interest and we will be reaching out to you in the next few weeks regarding next steps!
Make a Wish
Project
Introducing the HSS Make-A-Wish Project. Have a small dream you’d love to see come true this semester? Maybe it’s surprising a friend with a treat, having a coffee chat with a prof, or sending a “magic letter” with flowers, we want to help make it happen.
Cast your wish in the Make-A-Wish Box at HSS events or through this form. Please note that your wish should be tangible, within budget, and well-intended. Midway through the semester, 1–2 wishes will be drawn and brought to life by the HSS Council.
