This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders On-Campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
Explore the wonders of the human brain, guided by a dedicated neurosurgeon. This unique learning opportunity invites you to learn the anatomy of the nervous system, enriched by firsthand experiences and narratives directly from the surgical room. You participate in dynamic group projects and engage with cutting-edge virtual tools created by the team at the Hackspace for Innovation and Visualization in Education (HIVE). Together, we uncover the mysteries of the anatomy of the nervous system in a manner that extends beyond traditional teachings. Join us for a meaningful journey into the captivating world of the brain, where intricate neuroanatomy concepts are made accessible and enjoyable through innovative and interactive approaches.
This course is ideal if you’re interested in any health care program or profession, including medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and kinesiology.
Dr. CRISTINA SCHAURICH, MD, MSc, is a pediatric neurosurgeon and a PhD student in the Experimental Medicine Department at UBC. Her pioneering research project is dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to craft a unique neuroanatomy atlas. She possesses extensive teaching experience, demonstrating a remarkable ability and passion to blend clinical practice and innovative teaching approaches to meet the needs of students.
Course Format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12pm, Monday through Friday. After lunch, you attend university preparation workshops and participate in group activities on campus from 1:30–3pm.
You can also join the Virtual Student Lounge, hosted by our UBC Student Ambassadors. Meet other Future Global Leaders from across Canada and around the world.
To Register
After you add the course to your cart, you’re asked to complete your registration by creating a new account or logging in. If you are a parent, guardian or other adult registering for the first time on behalf of your student, please create the account in the name of the high school student attending UBC Future Global Leaders, not in your name.
To register, click “Open all” under Available Sessions, select the applicable Type under Fees / Tuition. You can pay a CAD$500 now or pay in full. Select “Scheduled Payment” if you wish to pay a CAD$500 deposit now and the balance later. We will automatically process the balance owing 30 days before the course start date for the Residence option and seven days before the course start date for the Commuter option. Do not select Scheduled Payment if you wish to pay in full now.
Click ADD TO CART. Once you have successfully added the items to your shopcart, click COMPLETE REGISTRATION to be directed to our online payment portal.