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Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research

Master of Science (MSc), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MSc-PhD Transfer

CEHCR is designed to train individuals with a health professional background to become independent investigators. Clinical epidemiology, also known as ClinEpi, applies epidemiologic principles and methods to the delivery of healthcare, sometimes referred to as “the basic science of clinical […]

Health Administration

Master of Health Science (MHSc)

The Master of Health Science (MHSc) in Health Administration combines health policy, business, and managerial sciences to prepare professionals for leadership roles in Canada’s rapidly evolving healthcare sector. Students will gain expertise in management and change strategies while collaborating with […]

Health Professions Education Research

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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HPER is designed to promote understanding of education science across disciplines. The program is deeply rooted in theory and methodological depth, awareness of the various research paradigms and epistemological opportunities, and attention to issues of diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. The […]

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IHPME’s MSc in Health Systems Leadership and Innovation (HSLI) is the first graduate program to offer a specific focus on health systems leadership and innovation. The program is designed for current and emerging clinical leaders to develop their system leadership […]

Health Systems Research

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The HSR program is at the forefront of research and collaborations that span regional, national, and global contexts. Trainees will build their academic and professional portfolios while collaborating with a network of leading health service researchers in Canada and internationally. […]

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MHI is one of Canada’s few graduate programs in the rapidly evolving field of health informatics with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) trains Canada’s future health leaders and researchers […]

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

The MSc in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) is designed for all healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, allied health, improvement specialists, and administrators. QIPS prepares students with the theory, knowledge, and practical skills required to design, lead, and evaluate […]

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Message from the Vice Chair, Research

Basic, Translational and Clinical Research

An equitable, diverse, and inclusive world-class research enterprise dedicated to discovery and leadership to strengthen our scientific community, quality, and impact of our research.

Our Mission

To engage in high impact basic, translational, and clinical research to improve our understanding of disease, identify efficient diagnoses, and support the development of new therapies while advancing a culture that nurtures innovation and discovery. 

We collaborate extensively across Toronto biosciences, stem cell, and bioengineering communities as well as nationally and internationally to advance research and training and achieve our goal of overcoming diseases in otolaryngology – head & neck surgery

Alain Dabdoub, PhD Associate Professor Vice-Chair, Research Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

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Research Laboratories Associated with the Department

• Archie's Cochlear Implant Laboratory
• Auditory Science Laboratory
• Sonja Koerner Hearing Regeneration Laboratory
• The Cochlear Implant Laboratory

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• Research at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Research Funding Database
• Gerstein Science Information Centre
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• Physicians’ Services Incorporated

The University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine and our nine fully affiliated hospitals bring together one of the largest communities of health researchers in the world. More than 1,600 principal investigators in 26 academic departments conducted $916 million in research last year. Together, we are leading research innovation to do what can't be done, and improving the health of people and populations around the globe.

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Research Opportunities

Research is essential for the progress of medicine. As a physician with research skills, you are in the position to advance the frontiers of medical practice and improve patient care, whether discovering new treatment options, establishing the benefits of existing clinical practices, or evaluating the current health care system for potential policy changes. That is why research experience is favoured by hospital or residency admission committees and can help open a broader spectrum of career avenues.

There are three main pathways for medical students to engage in and share research during pre-clerkship:

Comprehensive Research Experience for Medical Students (CREMS) Programs

• Graduate Diploma in Health Research (GDipHR)
• Opportunities through departments, centers and institutes , hospital-based affiliates and research institutes, external awards and studentships as well as student-run summer opportunities

CREMS is a research program, unique to the University of Toronto, that allows students to gain extracurricular research experiences without interrupting their medical studies. The University of Toronto is well recognized as one of the world leaders in academic research and recruits many of the world's best researchers. This is your opportunity to learn from them.

As a CREMS student, you will:

•    explore research •    gain valuable research experience •    prepare for a career as a physician with a good foundation of biomedical research •    learn about a career as a clinician-scientist

As CREMS faculty, you will:

•    provide research experience for undergraduate medical students in an effective and organized manner •    foster the career path of a medical student through guidance and skill development •    bring clarity and a new sense of possibilities for a career in medical research •    gain a valuable member of your research team

Graduate Diploma in Health Research

The GDipHR program provides graduate-level training research training to selected 1st-year medical students without interrupting their medical studies.  Students in the GDipHR program have the opportunity to participate in the continuum of research – from idea creation to data collection to scientific publication and/or presentation at a scholarly meeting – via this consecutive 20-month longitudinal research program.  Students will also be exposed to coursework related to a broad range of research concepts, topics, methodologies, and applications to health care.  

Critical thinking, scientific inquiry and the development of new medical knowledge are highly valued assets in physicians, who are in a position to contribute to both frontline clinical care and the advancement of medicine.

Clinician Investigator Program

The Clinician Investigator Program of the Faculty of Medicine is a key component of the education strategy at the University of Toronto to train the next generation of physician scientists/investigators. The CIP provides an exciting opportunity for residents to pursue graduate or postdoctoral level training within a RCPSC accredited program. The CIP provides an innovative curriculum, mentorship and the opportunity to pursue a diverse array of cutting-edge research.

We are in an exciting time of rapid advancements in science and medicine in which the physician scientist/investigator plays a vital role translating discovery into practice. The CIP aims to provide you with the skills needed to develop a successful career as a physician scientist/investigator.

Within these web pages you will find information relevant to those who seek entry into our CIP Program and those who are currently students in our program.

Dr. Andrea McCart, MD, FRCSC Director, Clinician Investigator Program

How Do I Apply?

Program requirements, cip curriculum and requirements.

School of Graduate Studies

Medical science, program overview.

The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Medical Science are available in a wide range of basic sciences, clinical sciences, and population health research. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, a student receives specialized training and exposure to Toronto’s finest multidisciplinary research. Students conduct research in one of six fields:

• Biomedical Science
• Clinical Science
• Health Professions Education
• Population Health/Health Services
• Radiation Oncology

The full-time MSc and PhD programs emphasize hands-on research, rather than coursework. The Institute of Medical Science (IMS) is the graduate unit of choice for MDs seeking training as clinician investigators, and graduates may seek positions as academics and health-care professionals in universities, government, and industry. The IMS participates in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Clinical Investigator Program (CIP).

Students may also be interested in the combined degree program in  Medicine, Doctor of / Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD) .

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Certificate in Clinical Research

Drive the next generation of treatments and therapies

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September 23rd, January 20th

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Blended (Online + Live Online Classes)

$6,594 (Domestic)

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Sep 23, 24 - Jul 20, 25

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Course Descriptions and Schedule

Cscr1000 principles of clinical trials, research & drug development.

This introductory course will orient you to the drug development process and the clinical research function. Pharmaceutical drug development will be used as a model, with some exposure to the development of devices and biologics. Basic concepts in clinical research, such as trial designs, trial phases, randomization, and blinding, will be discussed. By the end of the course, you will have developed a high-level overview of all phases of drug development and be able to explain the key components and principles governing clinical trial execution.

September 23 to November 03, 2024

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (12 Oct 2024 to 13 Oct 2024); Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (02 Nov 2024 to 03 Nov 2024)

CSCR1010 Regulatory & Ethical Issues in Clinical Trials

In this course, you will be familiarized with the regulations and ethical principles that govern the conduct of research, as well as their practical application in clinical trials. Following the presentation of the historical rationale for regulatory oversight, you will gain familiarity with the definitions and terminology used in laws directing clinical trials, as well as the national and international guidelines that apply to clinical research. By the end of the course, you will possess a strong understanding of the key ethical principles underlying ICH-GCP and their application in clinical research.

November 04 to December 15, 2024

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (23 Nov 2024 to 24 Nov 2024); Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (07 Dec 2024 to 08 Dec 2024)

CSCR1020 Clinical Trial Design & Planning

This course will provide you with sound knowledge of key clinical trial design principles, including how to design a protocol and other important aspects of conducting a clinical trial. Today’s healthcare industry is focused on following science, and on designing studies that answer important questions that advance the practice of medicine. This course has been developed to help you effectively navigate important decisions typically faced by clinical researchers when designing and planning clinical studies.

January 06 to February 16, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (25 Jan 2025 to 26 Jan 2025); Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (15 Feb 2025 to 16 Feb 2025)

CSCR1030 Clinical Research Operations

We will focus on the day-to-day operations of leading a clinical trial. You will gain applied knowledge in financial management, essential documents, recruitment, data management and strategies for safety reporting. Upon completion, you will possess the necessarily skills needed to effectively and efficiently execute clinical research trials.

February 24 to April 20, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (08 Mar 2025 to 09 Mar 2025); Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (29 Mar 2025 to 30 Mar 2025)

CSCR1040 Clinical Trial Monitoring

We will examine oversight mechanisms in clinical research operations, including monitoring, audits, and inspections, as well as safety, medical, and data oversight. The primary aim of this course is to empower you with the knowledge and practical skill sets required for end-to-end monitoring activities. You will gain valuable knowledge of monitoring practices which are essential to clinical trial conduct and management.

April 28 to June 08, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (24 May 2025 to 25 May 2025); Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (07 Jun 2025 to 08 Jun 2025)

CSCR1050 Clinical Research Capstone

After the completion of the first five courses and their applied learning assignments, this course is intended to further simulate real-world experience by combining all previous learnings to an applied clinical research management simulation. You will leverage all your knowledge, assignments and experiences to date to further develop your competencies in critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, as well as agility and adaptability, to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials. By taking your hands-on experience to the next level, you will be ready to begin work in the field and add immediate value to any clinical research team.

June 09 to July 20, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (05 Jul 2025 to 06 Jul 2025); Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (19 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025)

Winter 2025

Jan 20 - Nov 02, 25

Blended (On Campus and Online)

January 20 to March 02, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (08 Feb 2025 to 09 Feb 2025)

March 10 to April 20, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (05 Apr 2025 to 06 Apr 2025)

April 21 to June 01, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (10 May 2025 to 11 May 2025)

June 09 to August 03, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (12 Jul 2025 to 13 Jul 2025)

August 11 to September 21, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (20 Sep 2025 to 21 Sep 2025)

September 22 to November 02, 2025

Classes Sat,Sun 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (18 Oct 2025 to 19 Oct 2025)

Become an essential member of the clinical research process by learning how to protect patient safety, ensure trial integrity, and manage adherence to research ethics, best practices, and regulations.

What you will learn.

In our part-time Certificate in Clinical Research, you’ll prepare for a career on the cutting edge of this field with instruction from leaders in clinical research who bring a practical perspective to the curriculum. This program will help you:

• Understand the stages  in setting up clinical trials
• Plan, manage, and monitor  clinical research and trials
• Adhere to good clinical practice including patient  consent, privacy, and data integrity protocols
• Abide by regulations and legislation to ensure that trials are  conducted ethically  while upholding scientific research principles
• Demonstrate accuracy and reliability  in data collection, management, and analysis

Program Benefits

• Practice applying clinical trial procedures, regulations, and best practices through  experiential assignments, projects, and case studies
• Advance through the program with the same cohort of peers, allowing you to  develop a strong professional network
• Apply your learnings in an  applied clinical research management simulation
• Balance your commitments with our  blended study option  which combines live classes with asynchronous online learning
• Complete the program faster  by earning your certificate in only nine months
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Career Potential

Canada is a World Leader in Clinical Research Canada currently ranks fourth in the world for number of clinical trial sites. The volume and growth of clinical trials taking place nationally signals promising job and career advancement opportunities.

The Need for Qualified, Confident Clinical Research Professionals is on the Rise The clinical research and trials industry has quickly entered a new phase, initiated and expedited by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the only university-level clinical research certificate program in the GTA, you will learn about the technological and operational changes this industry is undergoing firsthand.

Get Hired for Jobs Like:

• Clinical Research Assistant
• Clinical Research Associate
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Clinical Trials Coordinator
• Clinical Study Specialist
• Clinical Project Associate
• Clinical Project Manager

Gain These Cross-Functional Skills:

• Relationship and stakeholder management
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Agility and adaptability to a changing environment
• Patient interaction and interpersonal skills

Prospective students for this program include:

• Internationally Educated Medical Doctors (IMDs) and Internationally Educated Health Practitioners (IEHPs) who wish to meaningfully apply their existing skills and experience
• New graduates and early career professionals with a related degree who want to specialize their skills and experience in this growing industry
• Trained Nurses (RNs, RPNs) seeking opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Enrolment Requirements:

The Certificate in Clinical Research is a direct registration program. No application process is required; simply enrol in the session of your choice to get started.

Prerequisites:

Carefully review the prerequisites below to determine if the Certificate in Clinical Research is the right program for you. Individuals who wish to register for this program should have the following:

• University Degree in Health Sciences or a related degree in fields that can include—but not limited to—life sciences, biology, medicine, nursing, nutrition, physiology, anatomy, pharmacy, pharmacology, kinesiology, biochemistry, epidemiology, or health informatics

English Language Proficiency The metrics outlined below are recommended levels of competency:

If you have any questions about your eligibility for this program, please contact [email protected] and we would be happy to assist you.

Technology Requirements for Remote/Online Courses Please review the technology and software requirements you will need to access our courses remotely.

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Clinical Psychology - Prospective Students

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Receive graduate training in clinical psychology at canada's #1 university and one of the top public universities in the world.

Nestled in the lush green parkland of the Highland Creek Valley, UofT’s Scarborough campus is a close-knit campus that’s part of a vibrant and diverse urban community. As a student, you will receive graduate training with our award-winning researchers , have access to state-of-the-art research facilities , and benefit from strong connections to the University of Toronto’s affiliated hospital research networks. Since the program's start in 2013, our graduate students have received over $3.75 million in scholarships & awards and produced  164 publications and 164 research presentations . 

Visit the About Us page to learn more about our program's research strengths and Clinical Training model. 

If you are interested in applying to our program, please visit the following pages:

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Research Training Opportunities

DFCM's Clinical Research Certificate Program

The Clinical Research Certificate Program is a research training program offered through the DFCM. Completion of the certificate will significantly enhance your ability to understand, effectively use, engage in, and collaborate in research. Students will complete two required courses that provide an introduction to research methods in family and primary care, a practicum for hands-on practice, and an elective. The Clinical Research Certificate will be issued by the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development.

Research Training Opportunities Outside DFCM   

You are additionally encouraged to access resources available at:

• Centre for Faculty Development (CFD) is a partnership between the University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital, with resources available for teaching & education, career development, academic leadership, and research & evaluation
• Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) has resources for teaching support, educational technology, and research on teaching
• The Wilson Centre hosts a series of intensive workshops on education research, qualitative research, presentation skills and more.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The Comprehensive Research Experience for Medical Students (CREMS) is meant to be a unique research program in Canada that allows interested medical students to gain extracurricular research experiences in two structured programs:

CREMS Summer Program is a 12 week program open to first and second year medical students. The student will receive $5,500, of which $2,750 is from the CREMS Program and $2,750 from the student’s research supervisor (the DFCM will contribute 50% of this amount if the research supervisor does not have sufficient funds).

CREMS Research Scholar Program is a 20 month program beginning in January and is open to first year medical students. The student will receive $15,000, of which $7,500 is from the CREMS Program and $7,500 from the student’s research supervisor (the DFCM will contribute 50% of this amount if the research supervisor does not have sufficient funds).

Course and Mentorship Opportunities

The second year Determinants of Community Health (DOCH 2) course, Researching Health in the Community, includes a research placement where students are involved in a research project, or apply previously learned research methodology within a community setting.

Opportunities also exist for students during their pre-clerkship to shadow family medicine researchers who provide clinical care.

Please direct questions to [email protected] .

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Clinical Pharmacy Research

The goal of researchers in this area is to improve the prevention and management of disease and injury in individuals.

Our research explores hypotheses and answers questions that arise in clinical practice. The focus is on enhancing the health and quality of life of individuals by optimizing the safety and effectiveness of medications. Specific areas of expertise of our researchers include clinical trials, clinical pharmacology, clinical pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacodynamics, clinical pharmacogenomics, medication therapy management, and medication stewardship.

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• Marisa Battistella
• Heather Boon
• Carlo DeAngelis
• Lisa Dolovich
• Sara Guilcher
• Brian Hardy
• Shoshana Hahn-Goldberg
• Murray Krahn
• Lisa McCarthy
• Peter Pennefather
• Lalitha Ramen-Wilms
• Winnie Seto
• Beth Sproule
• Anna Taddio
• Sandra Walker
• Scott Walker

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Advancing Brain Research in Mental Health and Suicide Risk

Clinical Neurosciences Laboratory | University of Toronto

What Do We Do?

We conduct research at the intersections of clinical psychology , neuropsychology and cognitive-affective neuroscience .

Our research advances foundational knowledge about cognition —especially executive functions and emotion perception —and the brain . We apply this knowledge to drive discoveries about mental health —primarily impulsive-spectrum diagnoses such as personality disorders and substance use disorders —and suicidal thoughts and behaviours .

We seek to achieve a mechanistic understanding of the factors that give rise to mental health conditions and related disturbances in cognition and the brain, with a primary focus on the effects of cumulative lifetime stress .

In our collaborative studies with other research teams, we investigate the impacts of research supported treatments —including psychotherapies and non-invasive brain stimulations —on mental health conditions and self-injurious thoughts and behaviours, and their corresponding effects on cognition and the brain.

Who Do We Train?

Our laboratory trains exceptional undergraduate students in Psychology and Neuroscience, graduate students in Clinical Psychology, and post-doctoral research fellows at the University of Toronto. 

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Clinical Chemistry

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Applications are now closed. You can apply for July 2025 in October 2024.

Postdoctoral Training Program in Clinical Chemistry overview

Program co-director: dr. vathany kulasingam, program co-director: dr. paul yip, certification: canadian academy of clinical biochemistry (cacb), certification: american board of clinical chemistry (abcc), accreditation: commission on accreditation in clinical chemistry (comacc).

Join the largest program of its kind in Canada and gain a comprehensive understanding of clinical chemistry and exposure to the related disciplines of hematology, microbiology and molecular biology. 

More than ever before, clinical chemists must be on the leading-edge of laboratory operation. In addition to acquiring understanding of the significance of laboratory tests in clinical chemistry, you will gain experience in the related disciplines of hematology, microbiology and molecular biology. 

Our Postdoctoral Training Program in Clinical Chemistry provides comprehensive professional training in the field of clinical chemistry and biochemistry.

Our preeminent two-year Postdoctoral Training Program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. 

What is a Clinical Chemist? 

A clinical chemist uses chemistry to evaluate patient health and helps to manage patient outcomes.

Clinical chemists evaluate blood, examine tissue, study cells and DNA.

Some clinical chemists may develop diagnostic products and some may be research scientists.

While clinical chemists have traditionally worked in laboratories, they may also work in industry or academic environments. 

Program structure

The Postdoctoral Training Program in Clinical Chemistry (Diploma Program), established in 1968, is a program for PhD graduates in biochemistry and related sciences to train as clinical chemists.

The two-year program includes training in hematology and microbiology, to allow you to function in core laboratory settings.

You will rotate through the clinical laboratories of several teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto.

You will spend approximately half your time in a hospital laboratory and you will meet with your hospital supervisor weekly to discuss their progress. 

By completing the program, you will be able to sit the written and oral examinations for certification set by the Canadian Academy for Clinical Biochemistry. 

By the end of the first year, you will have: 

• Completed the clinical chemistry laboratory rotation based on the Laboratory Training Manual 
• Demonstrated a comprehensive, practical and theoretical knowledge of all the important routine procedures carried out in a modern clinical chemistry laboratory 
• Demonstrated an understanding of the operation, trouble-shooting and ordinary maintenance of all laboratory equipment, including automated instruments 
• Undertaken analytical, clinical or quality assessment projects 

By the end of the second year, you will have: 

• Completed rotations through required hospital laboratories (paediatric chemistry laboratory, second general chemistry laboratory) 
• Undertaken teaching assignments in clinical biochemistry as requested by your supervisors 
• Undertaken more extensive analytical, clinical or quality assessment projects, with the aim of presentation or publication 
• Undertaken specialization or research 
• Completed rotations through required hospital laboratories (haematology, immunology, microbiology, pathology, molecular biology) 

In all years, you must have: 

• Completed required courses at a satisfactory academic level 
• Attended journal club and case presentation sessions 
• Attended seminars, conferences, rounds and lectures 
• Completed other required aspects of the program 

How you are assessed

• You need to achieve 70 per cent to pass each core course.
• You are required to sit a comprehensive oral examination at the end of each training year.
• pass all courses;
• receive satisfactory evaluations from hospital supervisors; and
• particpate in other aspects of the Program to an acceptable level.

How to apply

Eligibility requirements .

• You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• PhD in Biochemistry or a related science (eg, Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Physiology) 
• Your PhD defense must be completed before the session start date of July 1. You may apply during the final year of your PhD, but any offer of acceptance would be contingent on the successful completion and defense of your thesis prior to the start of the program. 
• Good communication skills - written and verbal 
• A minimum of B+ in relevant courses and overall average during graduate studies 

You may apply up to a maximum of three times to this program.

Selection criteria

• Strong background in chemistry or biochemistry with adequate background in the other disciplines 
• Third-year level course in physiology or equivalent strongly recommended
• Research record, relevance to clinical chemistry 
• Relevant experience in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular biology 
• Commitment to the field of clinical chemistry 

Application 

Deadline : January 15 of the year in which training is to start. Training begins on July 1. 

Applications open: October 1

Interviews : typically held in early February

To apply : apply using our online form which will be available here when applications are open.

Documents required are: 

• Letter outlining your interest in the Program 
• Your curriculum vitae 
• Your official transcripts (BSc, MSc, PhD). If you have not yet completed your PhD, please provide a letter from your primary supervisor indicating that you will receive your degree by June 30th. During COVID, please ask that the transcript be sent to you directly and then include them in your application package. Keep the transcripts on file as we may request the hard copies at a later date.
• Copies of degrees awarded 
• International degrees should be accompanied by an assessment from the  Comparative Education Service, School of Continuing Studies , University of Toronto, or an equivalent assessment service 
• The completed  referee forms  (PDF) and letters of reference from three referees. Instruct your referees to send their assessments directly to the LMP Postgraduate Programs Office via email - [email protected] . Hard copies will not be accepted. 

We will only contact you if you are selected for an interview. 

If you are selected by the Postdoctoral Training Committee for a Fellowship, you must submit a signed statement stating that you will accept the Fellowship (if awarded) to the Chair, Postdoctoral Training Committee.

The Ministry of Health requires you to return service in Ontario on completion of your training, subject to the availability of a position appropriate to the professional training that you have received. 

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Fax: 416-978-7361

Postgraduate Education Officer

Paula nixon.

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Clinical Research Analyst

• Department: Research

Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. 

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Site:  TWH / Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8 Department:  Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression/Centre for Mental Health/Krembil Brain      Reports to: Daphne Voineskos Work Model: Hybrid Grade: D0:05 Hours: 35h per week Salary:  $31.86-39.83/h (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy) Shifts: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Status: Permanent full-time Closing Date: Oct 18, 2024 Position Summary Working under the direction of a senior clinical research coordinator and clinician scientist, the CRA will screen potential participants for large scale rTMS clinical trials, as well as administer clinical and cognitive scales and arrange assessments for trial participants. The CRA will also assemble and work on novel and existing trial protocols and informed consent forms, as well as on multi-site studies through Clinical Trials Ontario. Duties

• Administer clinical mood and cognitive scales/questionnaires (HRSD-17/24, YMRS, SSI, SCIP)
• Coordinate screening and weekly assessments for patients
• Manage and contribute to participant recruitment databases
• Manage and enter data in research questionnaire databases (RedCAP)
• Work on submission and revisions to clinical research trial protocols and informed consent forms for research ethics and institutional approvals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent
• Proficient in MS word, excel, powerpoint or equivalent programs
• Proficient in R, matlab or python or coding equivalent
• Proficient in statistical programs such as SPSS, R or equivalent

Additional Information

Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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