We are the University of Waterloo Student Chapter of the Canadian Association for Global Health (UW CAGH). We represent a student-led initiative designed to foster research and networking in global health among University of Waterloo students across all disciplines. Our goal is to engage with students interested in global health research or who may be considering a career in the field of global health, to open opportunities for professional development.

We invite students from all faculties at UW to follow us on instagram (@cagh_uw) and to join our general member email list: https://forms.gle/y6E7WYbu2QCX2Svr6

To learn more about the larger Canadian Association for Global Health, check out this link https://cagh-acsm.org/en .

UW Cancer Foundation is a student-run club that focuses on raising awareness within the student community on the topic of cancer and the various types of cancers that impact our society today. One of their goals is to create a variety of fundraising events that will aid in the fight against cancer. In addition, the club hopes to work alongside organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute to support cancer researchers.

UW Operation Smile is a club affiliated with Operation Smile Canada, an organization that aims to raise awareness and provide medical assistance and surgeries to countries around the world for cleft lip and cleft palate. UW Operation Smile works to raise awareness of these conditions in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, and hosts a variety of fundraising events to help raise donations toward this cause.

UW Pre-Med Club is an event-based club under the Federation of Students. We are a student-run organization that provides assistance and networking opportunities for those interested in medicine and medicine-related careers. The club holds various events that provide information on topics such as the medical school application process, the MCAT and its associated preparatory courses as well as ways to get involved around your school and community. The club is open to students of all faculties at the University of Waterloo.

UW Supporting Heart and Stroke is a group of students whose goal is to raise awareness about heart disease, stroke, and related conditions. Heart-related diseases are a burden to many adults, and it often stems from a poor lifestyle at a young age. Our group strives towards creating a healthier community by educating UWaterloo members and raising money in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

UW Supporting SickKids is dedicated to creating a practical impact within the Waterloo community and beyond all in hopes to aid the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) through a variety of different means. These means will go beyond financial support as the club will also contribute by sending gifts and letters to bring smiles on children's faces and supporting staff, parents, and patients along their journeys. The club will aim to work with members of all faculties to seek support and spread awareness. If you're interested and looking to get involved with local volunteering and fundraising, contact us today and join our team!

WhiteCoat consists of a group of pharmacy students passionate and dedicated on educating the public and other students on different health topics. We achieve this through health presentations and online posts providing health tips in order to engage with others!

Women in Healthcare was founded in Spring 2020 with the goal of advancing women in different healthcare fields and advocating for gender equality. We welcome anyone interested in the medical fields including but not limited to medicine, pharmacy, optometry, and dentistry. Our club events, workshops, and mentoring programs will be focused on celebrating achievements of women in healthcare, stimulating dialogue on gender biases in our career path, and empowering female professionals to be leaders in the healthcare field. We hope to become the unique voice for women’s well-being and the advancement of women in healthcare by offering a selection of activities and initiatives open to students of all genders and backgrounds. In solidarity and strength, we will work towards discovering our full potentials as future female healthcare professionals.