MD Program Research Opportunities | School of Medicine

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 Scholar 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.