Education

Program Overview

The Surgery Workshop for Tomorrow’s Leaders is a 3-day hands-on learning experience designed for students in Grades 9–12 who are interested in exploring surgery, healthcare careers, and surgical science. Through interactive learning opportunities, students will gain exposure to surgical skills while connecting with surgeons, clinicians, and researchers.

Throughout the workshop, students will have opportunities to:

Explore Surgical Skills and Healthcare Careers

Students will gain exposure to surgical skills and learn more about the wide range of careers available in healthcare and surgical science.

Learn from Healthcare Professionals

Students will learn directly from surgeons, clinicians, and researchers who will share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.

Participate in Hands-On Learning

Students will take part in interactive activities designed to build practical skills and provide insight into surgical and healthcare education.

Connect and Ask Questions

Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, connect with healthcare professionals and other students, and become part of a community passionate about advancing healthcare.

Details

• When: October 17–19, 2026
• Where: Li Ka Shing Health Research Institute, University of Alberta
• Open to: Grade 9–12 students
• Fee: $240 per person
• Experience Level: All experience levels are welcome

Registration

Registration is now open 

 Our staff will send you a confirmation e-mail to your registration e-mail within five (5) business days.

Pay with a credit card on U of A Marketplace

Contact

Ghazal Hashemi: ghazal1@ualberta.ca

Program Mission

The Surgery Workshop for Tomorrow’s Leaders provides high school students with an opportunity to explore the exciting world of surgery and healthcare through hands-on learning and engagement with experienced professionals. The workshop is designed to help students develop practical skills, learn about healthcare career pathways, ask questions, and connect with surgeons, clinicians, researchers, and trainees.

Through an engaging and supportive learning environment, the program aims to explore, learn, and inspire the next generation of healthcare and surgical professionals.