RESEARCHING, RAISING AWARENESS,
REVOLUTIONIZING THE FIELD OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Driven and powered by university students.
Welcome to the MEDIC Foundation
MEDIC Stands for Medical Engineering students Designing Innovations for a Cause. We were created with the vision of improving the accessibility to healthcare technology for patients diagnosed with chronic conditions.
We are a provincially registered non-profit under the British Columbia Societies Act as MEDIC for Innovation Foundation.
CHRONIC DISEASE
: a human health condition that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects
Our Approach
We have a multifaceted approach to addressing chronic diseases. Our organization integrates diverse research programs with a commitment to direct service and advocacy efforts. This unique combination ensures a holistic approach to tackling chronic diseases, from advancing scientific knowledge to actively improving the lives of affected individuals.
SERVICE ETHIC
​The Care Companion Program at the MEDIC Foundation is a transformative initiative, designed to bridge the gap between university students and patients diagnosed with chronic conditions. Built on the understanding of the deep significance of meaningful human connection and companionship, this program seeks to establish compassionate partnerships that enhance the quality of life for patients, while simultaneously facilitating innovation in the biomedical field.
The Care Companions Program
ADVOCACY
We believe that awareness about chronic conditions is equally as important as researching for them. Each month our team curates and publishes newsletters comprising information about chronic conditions. We interview students, professors and patients to generate a unique perspective towards each topic with the goal of generating interest and advocacy around chronic diseases.
OUTREACH & EVENTS
Future Innovators Challenge 2024
March 15th 2024
Embark on a week long journey to solve a real world, case problem brought to you by The MEDIC Foundation.
For individuals in highschool and undergraduate studies interested in STEM, research, or healthcare.
This is an opportunity for students to dive into and present a large scale research project aimed to solve real world problems.
University of British Columbia, Point Grey
Youth Case Competition
March 23rd 2024
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What to Expect:
Problem Identification: Uncover and articulate core challenges of the case, to find underlying problems and their solutions.
Scientific Research & Analysis: Employ scientific research methods to delve in the the case utilizing data-driven analysis.
Systematic Case Resolution: Develop a systematic and structured approach to resolving a problem.