Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.
Job Description
The Women’s College Hospital Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) is designed to introduce students to the world of scientific and health research. Our program is uniquely tailored to give students a hands-on experience that helps them take the next step in their academic careers and learning journeys. The Summer Student Research Program places students in approved projects for a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 16 weeks. For more details on the program, including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: Summer Student Research Opportunities - Academics at Women's College Hospital
Please note applicants who have not previously participated in this program will be prioritized.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Listed below are some of the areas of research available for Summer 2025, please note projects are subject to change due to funding. Please review the list below and select a minimum of three (3) areas you would like to apply for, and include a statement outlining what interests you about this area of research at WCH (200 words maximum).
Areas of Research:
- Addictions Research– opportunities for medical students
- Aging – opportunities for graduate and medical students
- Anesthesiology – opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and medical students
- Breast Cancer Research – opportunities for undergraduate and medical students
- Chronic Disease and Inflammation (e.g.: Cardiology, Rheumatology, Diabetes, Kidney Disease) –opportunities for graduate and medical students
- Equitable Healthcare – opportunities for undergraduate students
- Gender-Based Violence and Health (e.g. – Sex Trafficking, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence) – opportunities for graduate students
- Health System Solutions and Virtual Care – opportunities for undergraduate students
- Indigenous Health and Wellness – opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
- Nephrology – opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
- Health, Technology and society – opportunities for undergraduate students
- Trans-Related Healthcare – opportunities for medical students
- Women’s Health (e.g. women and HIV/STBBI prevention, reproductive and sexual health) – opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
- Women’s Mental Health – opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
Individual student responsibilities and tasks will vary depending on the final research project and will be up to the discretion of the Principal Investigator. The summer research student may be involved in some or all the following activities:
- Working with the project team and relevant partners to implement a project
- Recruiting participants/patients to the study
- Assisting with data collection, data entry and data management
- Helping with literature searches as required
- Assisting investigators in preparation of materials for presentation and publication
- Observing clinician-researchers in a clinic setting and/or during rounds as appropriate
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
As a WCH Summer Research Student, it is expected that you will participate in the activities of the Summer Student Research Program, and Academics at WCH, including Academics Rounds, SSRP Panels and webinars, Summer Student Research Week, and any other networking initiatives. As a learner, you will work to identify and engage in best practices that contribute to the delivery of safe, cultural appropriate, exemplary care.
Qualifications:
- Student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have graduated in Spring 2025
- Individuals with a demonstrated interest and commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the health care sciences are preferred
- Understanding various equity health frameworks and tools considered an asset
- Willingness to respectfully engage with culturally diverse ways of knowing considered an asset
- Highly motivated; capacity and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated interest in scientific research
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills with great attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proven attendance and punctuality
- Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
- Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
- This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
