Kingston(Queen's University campus) Research Opportunities

The graduating medical student will have developed effective learning strategies that include the capacity to engage in reflection and self-assessment, the ability to critically evaluate information and its sources (the literature), and the ability to contribute to the process of knowledge creation (research). As scholars, physicians demonstrate a lifelong commitment to reflective learning as well as the creation, dissemination, application and translation of medical knowledge.

The program objectives for the professional competency are as follows:

• Recognizes knowledge gaps and can ask focused questions which can address these gaps appropriately
• Retrieves medical information efficiently and effectively
• Critically evaluates the validity and applicability of medical procedures and therapeutics modalities to patient care using knowledge of research and statistical methodology
• Adopts rigorous research methodology and scientific inquiry procedures
• Prepares and disseminates new medical information
• Develops, monitors and adjusts learning

Oshawa (Lakeridge Health campus) Research Opportunities

• Lakeridge Health is pleased to offer the following opportunities to students seeking research exposure and experience:
• Access free in-person and online learning opportunities such as our Research Innovation Rounds (coming soon) and certifications in Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada Division 5, and Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2 (2022).
• Apply for annual seed funding through our Research and Education Fund, collaborating with a Lakeridge Health staff member or privileged staff via proposal submission.
• Explore select volunteer opportunities by contacting Sharon Hudson-Alipanopoulos shudsonalipanopoulos@lh.ca. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare research.