2009 ysp brochure
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University of Toronto ....................................... 2
Med YSP .................................................................4 Module 1—Human Physiology .................................6
Module 2— Medication, Drugs, and the Body ....7
Module 3—Molecular Biology and Genetics ..... 8
Module 4—Microbiology .........................................9
Law YSP ................................................................10 Module 1—Criminal Law .........................................12
Module 2—Controversial Issues in the Law...... 13
Module 3—International Law .............................. 14
Residence, Food, and Events ............................ 15
Fees and Application Process ..........................16
Table of Contents
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Over the past 180 years, the University of Toronto has established
itself as a world class research institution with 17 schools and faculties,
10 fully affiliated academic hospitals, 19 graduate institutions, and 75
PhD programs. Its accomplished alumni include four Canadian Prime
Ministers and six Nobel Prize winners.
With an annual enrollment of over 70,000 students, including more
than 6,000 international students, the University is Canada’s largest
educational institution and continues to be the nation’s leader in
higher learning and research.
University of Toronto
Founded in 1827
Canada’s premier university
Six Nobel Prize winning graduates
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Founded in 1843
World-class medical school
Ten fully affiliated academic hospitals
Discoveries include insulin and cystic
fibrosis gene
Faculty of Medicine
Founded in 1843 as a school of medicine, the University of Toronto’s
Faculty of Medicine is an integral component of one of North America’s
largest health science complexes. In addition to undergraduate, postgraduate
and graduate programs in medicine and medical sciences, the Faculty of
Medicine offers programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy,
Biomedical Communications, Arts & Science, Community and Public
Health, and Speech-Language Pathology, at a variety of academic levels.
The Faculty of Medicine has been the site of major breakthroughs
in medical research. The discovery of insulin in the 1920s and the
development of the cardiac pacemaker in the 1950s are two outstanding
examples. More recently, a Faculty research team identified the T-cell
receptor gene, a major advance in our understanding of the body’s immune
system, while another team isolated the gene that causes cystic fibrosis.
Faculty of Law
Established in 1887, the Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional
faculties at the University of Toronto, with a long and illustrious history.
Today, it is one of the world’s great law schools, a dynamic academic and
social community with more than 50 full-time faculty members and 15–25
distinguished short-term visiting professors from the world’s leading law
schools, as well as 600 undergraduate and graduate students.
The Faculty’s rich academic programs are supplemented by its many legal
clinics and public interest programs, and its close links to the Faculty’s more
than 6,000 alumni, who enjoy rewarding careers in every sector of Canadian
society and remain involved in many aspects of life at the law school. Founded in 1887
One of the world’s great law schools
Home to many of Canada’s top legal academics
Alumni include two Canadian Supreme
Court Justices
Every summer, high school students are offered an exclusive glimpse into the world of medicine and medical research by the university of toronto’s faculty of medicine. Students from across canada and around the world are invited to learn at the nation’s most prestigious medical school!
From its home in the University of Toronto’s Medical Sciences Building,
in the heart of Toronto’s “Medical Discovery District”, the Med YSP
offers high school students four unique one-week modules that each
introduce a major medical discipline. Each module includes lectures
from world-class faculty and hands-on experimentation, guided by
distinguished medical researchers, in cutting-edge research laboratories.
The Program’s unparalleled access to the University of Toronto’s medical
faculty and research facilities allows participants to experience what it is
like to be a student at Canada’s premier medical school.
In addition to the academic content, students get a taste of university
residence life while staying at New College and participating in
evening activities that showcase the city of Toronto.
During the Medicine YSP you will…• Beastudentatoneoftheworld’sfinestmedicalschools
• Experiencewhatitisliketobeamedicalresearcher
• Learnfromsomeoftheworld’sleadingdoctorsandresearch
professionals
• Workincuttingedgeresearchlaboratories
• Gainadeepunderstandingofhowthebodyworks
• Receivevaluableacademicandcareerguidance
Faculty of Medicine’s Youth Summer Program
“An excellent taste of university life—lectures,
labs, and lots of fun!”—2008 YSP Student
“The best thing I’ve done in my life—I am so
coming back next year.”—2008 YSP Student
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Dr. Chris Perumalla, Ph.D.Director, Division of Teaching Labs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Professor, Department of Physiology, University of Toronto
One of the highlights of the 2008 Med YSP was the involvement of Dr.
Chris Perumalla as the Academic Director of the Human Physiology
Module. Dr. Perumalla, who teaches several physiology courses in the
Faculty of Medicine, shared his experience and expertise directly with YSP
students in both didactic and laboratory settings. Dr. Perumalla’s lectures
on cardiac physiology and lab on nerve stimulation and electromyography
were the among the most popular of the session.
As the Director of the Division of Teaching Labs (DTL), Dr. Perumalla
is responsible for administering over 25 laboratory courses in the Faculty of
Medicine. He is committed to exposing students to recent advances in research
and technology by incorporating cutting edge technology into the labs.
Dr. Perumalla is a passionate educator and has received several teaching
awards, including the Faculty of Medicine’s most prestigious W.T. Aikins
Award, Excellence in Arts & Science Award, and is the three-time recipient
of the Department of Physiology’s Excellence of Teaching Award.
2008 YSP Spotlight
Module 1—Human PhysiologyHow The Body Works
Human anatomy and physiology are the foundations of medicine. In
this module, students explore the main systems in human physiology
including: respiratory, cardiac, neuro-muscular and sensory physiology.
Throughout the program, students engage in laboratory activities
designed to examine how these systems function under various stimuli.
In the laboratory, students have the opportunity to measure lung
volume, analyze gas compositions, measure blood pressure, record
electrocardiogram(ECG),examinereactiontimes,andrecord
physiologicalsignsinvolvedduringapolygraph(LieDetectorTesting).
Students also attend lectures from world-renowned researchers,
clinicians and educators, which are followed by question and answer
periods that offer students access to some of the University’s top minds.
Med YSP Academic Content
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“I loved all the labs because they explored
all different systems in the human body.”
—2008 YSP Student
“I loved the dissection labs with the ox
eye and brain. It was so interesting. I also
enjoyed the blood typing and seeing the
agglutination.”—2008 YSP Student
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Module 2 —Medication, Drugs and the BodyA Pharmacological Perspective
For any student planning a career in the medical sciences, pharmacology—
which examines the interactions between chemical substances and the
body—is an essential field of study. In this intensive hands-on module,
students are actively involved in some of the latest research areas in
pharmacology. Students participate in laboratory experiments that explore
three of pharmacology’s main components.
In the pharmacogenetics experiments, students examine their own
phenotype-genotype relationship after consuming caffeine, and learn
why inheritance may cause the same drug/medication to help one person
and elicit an adverse reaction in another. Next, students explore the world
of pharmacodynamics and learn how medication can affect alertness
and reaction rates. Finally, students receive a valuable introduction to
pharmacokinetics when they investigate the effects of chemicals in the
environment on the rate of drug metabolism.
“Finding out my phenotype and genotype was
pretty cool, because now I know more about
myself”—2008 YSP Student
“Lovedthecaffeineonreactiontimeand
environmental influences on drug metabolism
because they were interactive and fun to do.”
—2008 YSP Student
Module 3 —Molecular Biology and Genetics The Science Behind CSI
From stem cell research to criminal convictions, the science of
molecular biology and genetics is at the centre of many of today’s
most contentious issues. In this module, students learn about DNA
fingerprinting, forensic investigations, and genetically modified
organisms through a variety of hands-on laboratory activities and
lectures from world-class speakers.
Highlighting the program is the mock crime scene investigation where
students collect and analyze crime scene evidence. After students have
collected the appropriate evidence, they move into the laboratory to
perform DNA fingerprinting analysis. Assuming they have collected
the correct pieces of evidence, they will be able to solve the case. As a
bonus, students are offered a unique opportunity to extract their own
DNA and take it home with them in a vial.
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“I loved the CSI and the Take Your DNA Home
labs because they were engaging, practical and
related to real life.”—2008 YSP Student
“I loved analyzing the bands because it was neat
to see how DNA fingerprinting works.”
—2008 YSP Student
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Module 4—Microbiology Microbes and The Body
The outbreak of SARS in 2003, which severely affected the city of Toronto,
allowed medical faculty at the University of Toronto to gain first-hand
experience of a global epidemic. In this module, students learn about the
causes and effects of outbreaks like SARS and the Bird Flu from world-
renowned doctors and researchers, some of whom were on the front lines of
the fight against SARS. From these lectures and discussions, students gain a
fundamental understanding of how a simple transmission method together
with a potent microorganism can lead to devastating effects.
In the laboratory, students take part in a simulated “mini-epidemic” that
demonstrates how easily bacteria, (in this case, harmless bacteria) can be
passed from person to person. Following this transmission experiment,
students conduct an in-depth laboratory comparison of the effectiveness
of different methods of handwashing and test the sensitivity of selected
bacteria to some antibiotics and common disinfectants.
“I enjoyed the Outbreak and Handwashing
labs because it showed how bacteria really does
apply to everyday life.”—2008 YSP Student
“My instructors were amazing!!! I wish
the teachers at my school were like them!”
—2008 YSP Student
Every summer, high school students are offered a unique law school experience by the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law. Students from across Canada and around the world are invited to learn at the nation’s most prestigious law school!
High school students spend one, two, or three weeks at the Faculty
ofLawdiscussingadvancedlegalconcepts,learningaboutthereality
of the Canadian legal system, and applying their knowledge in a variety
of stimulating environments.
In addition to the academic content, students get a taste of university
residence life while staying at New College and participating in
evening activities that showcase the city of Toronto.
During the Law YSP you will...• Stepintotheshoesofalawyerandimmerseyourself
in the practice of law
• Honeyourdebatingandanalyticalskills,andstart
“thinking like a lawyer”
• LearnfromthebrightestmindsintheCanadianlegalprofession
including law students, professors and practicing lawyers
• GobehindthescenesatsomeofCanada’slargestcourts
and most prestigious law firms
• ShareideaswithotherhighschoolstudentsfromCanada
and around the world
• Applywhatyoulearnthroughimmersive,realistic,
and complex legal simulations
Faculty of Law’s Youth Summer Program
“The best experience of my summer was at the
Youth Summer Program”—2008 YSP Student
“I learned a lot in one week and had fun at the
same time ... this was equal to a whole year in
myGrade12lawclass”—2008YSPStudent
“The academic program was excellent. I got
a feel for what life at university is like and the
program was a great intro into the profession
of law.”—2008 YSP Student
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Professor Simon Stern
A highlight of the 2008 Law YSP was the involvement of Professor Simon
Stern, who earned his law degree from Yale after completing a Ph.D. in
English Literature at the University of California, Berkeley. Before coming
to the University of Toronto, he practiced litigation in Washington, D.C.
and taught at Harvard Law School.
Professor Stern visited the Law YSP twice each week. During his first visit,
each mock trial team had the opportunity to discuss their arguments
with Professor Stern and received important feedback on their strategies.
The next day, Professor Stern offered a lecture on The Law of Search and
Seizure in Canada and the U.S. followed by an interactive discussion about
the legal issues surrounding this controversial issue.
2008 YSP Spotlight
“I especially enjoyed Professor Simon Stern’s
arguments feedback workshop and lecture
on the law of search and seizure.”
—2008 YSP Student
“Professor Stern was my favourite guest
speaker. He grabbed my attention with an
interesting lecture, and his positive and
entertaining attitude towards the group.”
—2008 YSP Student
Module 1—Criminal Law Envy, Pride and Passion: Murder at Flavelle
SomethingterriblehashappenedattheFlavelleResidenceHall.One
person is dead, and another has been grievously injured. From the time
the crime is committed, students are immersed in all the steps of the
legal proceedings, from the collection of evidence and preparation of
the case, to the trial and sentencing.
While preparing their case, students examine emerging issues in the
field of criminal law, learn how to develop a legal strategy, and practice
delivering persuasive arguments in a courtroom setting. Throughout
this high-stakes module, students work in small teams to prepare for
the intense end-of-week mock trial.
Law YSP Academic Content
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“My advice? Don’t change a thing.”
—2008 YSP Student
“The mock trial was a great way to involve
all the legal concepts learned throughout
the week. In particular, working together to
strengthen our arguments was my favourite
part ... every single one of us was involved in
the trial and we all worked together. Thanks for
everything!”—2008 YSP Student
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Module 2—Controversial Issues in the Law How Should the Law Shape Our World?
Why do some people call the free downloading of music, movies,
and television shows “stealing”? How should corporations be “socially
responsible” in an era of accelerating globalization? What gives Children’s
Aid Societies the legal authority to remove children from their parents’ or
guardians’ care, and how do they make these decisions? Should Canada be
heading towards American-style personal injury “mega law suits”?
Most of the contentious issues facing society today have legal dimensions.
Every day of this week, students will explore a different issue. Dynamic
classroom workshops with legal experts and fun field trips prepare students
for daily debates and hands-on legal simulations about these critical issues.
This week allows participants to sample a wide variety of legal fields.
“I thought it was absolutely amazing…This
camp has definitely made me consider being
a lawyer.”—2008 YSP Student
“What I like the most was that you gave us real
lectures, letting us know what it is really like
to go to law school. I am very excited for next
year’s program!”—2008 YSP Student
Module 3—International Law Global Campaigns for Human Rights
How is it possible that there is a Universal Declaration of Human
Rights,butthereisnoformalcourtthathearshumanrightsclaims?
Fromthelegal-limboofenemycombatantsheldinGuantanamoBay
to the plight of bonded child laborers in India, human rights are an
integral part of many of today’s most controversial issues. During this
week, students learn about the legal strategies used to address human
rights abuses around the world.
Students work in small groups on current human rights scenarios.
Through dynamic workshops, debates, lectures and field trips, students
learn how to frame issues in the language of international human
rights law. Students then practice bringing these issues to a variety of
simulated legal, political, and stakeholder groups, including the United
NationsHumanRightsCouncil,theInternationalCriminalCourt,and
the Canadian public.
Law YSP Academic Content
“Our teachers were unbelievably helpful, the
topics were interesting, and the trips showed
me more about law. Thank you for teaching
me many aspects of the law, while keeping it
real through the mock trial activity. It was an
amazing experience!” —2008 YSP Student
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New College Residence
During the Programs, students live in the safe and secure environment of the
New College Residences on the University of Toronto’s downtown campus.
These dormitory style living facilities provide students comfortable, air-
conditioned rooms with high-speed internet access. While living at the New
College Residences, students gain first hand experience of life in on-campus
residential accommodation.
Food
The newly renovated Audrey Taylor Dining Hall at New College provides
students with a comfortable dining area to enjoy the “all you can eat” menu.
Students can watch as professional chefs prepare their delicious daily entrées
in a unique “display style cooking” kitchen.
Evening and Weekend Events
The extra-curricular itinerary includes evening events that allow students
to visit many of Toronto’s most popular destinations including the Rogers
Centre for a professional baseball game, Queen Street, the Art Gallery of
Ontario, and the Royal Ontario Museum.
Students enrolled in multiple weeks have a variety of options over the
weekends. For an additional fee, students can choose weekend escapes such
as a relaxing BBQ on Toronto’s Centre Island, an exhilarating journey on
the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls, or a thrilling ride on Canada’s largest
and fastest roller coaster—Behemoth, located at Canada’s Wonderland.
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Fees and Application Process
“All Inclusive” Program Fee:
The Youth Summer Programs are only offered as “All-Inclusive Packages”
that include:
• 3Meals/Day
• AcademicCoursesandMaterials
• Accommodation
• Supervision
• EveningEvents
How to Apply:
1. Visit the website and download an application
2. Fax or mail the completed application to the YSP Program Office
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