PreMedSKL is a Canadian-based virtual academic mentorship program designed to help high school students explore future careers in medicine through structured case-based learning and near-peer mentorship from medical students and physicians. Founded in 2021 and based in Canada, PreMedSKL was created by internationally renowned eye surgeon and clinician-scientist, Dr. Sanjay Sharma. Students can choose Cardiology, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, and Neurology. Students learn how to think like a doctor through real patient cases and interactive discussions. Programs run every two weeks and are structured as focused, half-day immersive sessions designed for Grade 9-12 students.

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PreMedSKL is known for teaching students how to think like physicians—using real cases, structured clinical reasoning, and the SOAP framework. What makes us special is our near-peer mentorship model: students are taught and inspired by award-winning medical students, residents, and physicians. Our philosophy is simple—rigor, integrity, and compassion. We are most proud of building confident, curious young leaders who see medicine not just as a career, but as a calling rooted in service.

We begin accepting registrations in mid-February and spots are limited. Through the PreMedSKL program, students in Grades 9–12 develop research literacy, empathy, and foundational clinical reasoning skills that help them think more like a doctor - while all eligible students may apply, highly motivated students interested in medicine are the best fit. Registration and payment will be made through PreMedSKL's online registration process. Families receive clear deadlines, refund policies, and prompt responses. On February 21, 2026 as part of the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo PreMedSKL will offer a DISCOUNTED price of $1449.00.

Our mentors are award-winning medical students, residents, and physicians who are actively training and practicing in top programs, selected for both academic excellence and their ability to teach and inspire. All medical student mentors are enrolled in accredited Canadian medical schools. They are trained in structured case-based facilitation and near-peer mentorship in a virtual setting. Students remember how approachable and honest our mentors are about the real path to medicine. Sessions are highly interactive, with live Q&A, real clinical cases, and direct feedback that keeps students engaged and thinking like future doctors.