HEAS x Medicine4Youth McMaster 2025-2026 Research Case Competition Booklet

The HEAS X Medicine4Youth McMaster research case competition was a collaboration between two established clubs at McMaster University, Medicine4Youth and Health, Equity, and Advocacy in Science. The competition provided McMaster students with the opportunity to delve into and explore local public health challenges in Ontario. They got a chance to present their proposed solutions to a public health issue of their choosing to a panel of expert judges consisting of MD and PhD professors at McMaster University. The top teams were identified according to the quality of their written and oral presentations, and their work has been included in this abstract booklet. Our case competition aimed to shed light on the most pressing local healthcare issues to foster deeper understanding, critical thinking and growth in our future physicians and healthcare workers. Moving forward, the Research Case Competition will continue to grow and expand to accommodate more student participants and shine a light on more local healthcare issues that challenge our healthcare system.