Training
Science Career Education & Research Training Opportunities
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) offers basic science and clinical research mentorship that is second to none. Our researchers rank among the country’s best and continue to make internationally recognized contributions to their fields.
We provide opportunities to build the skills and knowledge needed to enhance your health research careers through unique education opportunities to build research and analytical capacity, access to state-of-the-art equipment and specialized facilities, a wide range of opportunities to explore various health disciplines, options to present and discuss your work, competitive funding, and subsidized conference participation.
High School Students
BCCHR offers several research education opportunities for students in grades 10-12. These events aim to inform students of exciting medical discoveries and encourage careers in science and research.
opportunities for high school students
Undergraduate & Medical Students
We are committed to the research education needs of undergraduate and medical school students. Several programs exist for potential students to get involved with research.
opportunities for undergrad & med studentsGraduate Students
Our graduate students have access to world-class researchers and receive expert guidance in a training environment that produces skilled and confident leaders.
opportunities for graduate students
Postdoctoral Fellows
Our postdoctoral fellows have access to world-class researchers, state-of-the-art equipment, specialized facilities, funding, and research education opportunities.
opportunities for postdoctoral fellowsClinical Residents & Fellows
Our clinical residents and research fellows pursue innovative health research under the supervision of some of Canada’s leading pediatric clinician-scientists.
opportunities for clinical residents & fellows
Training & Education News
We are proud of our many newsworthy training and education initiatives and the exceptional learning environment we work hard to develop, expand, and maintain.
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Congratulations CIHR Fall 2025 research grant recipients
Read moreCongratulations to BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) investigators and their teams who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fall 2025 Project Grant competition.
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Moving towards personalized care to improve postsurgical recovery for pediatric patients
Read moreOne in four children and adolescents take over three months to fully recover from their surgical procedure. During this period, they may experience chronic pain and reduced mobility, which can lead to excessive use of opioid medications (prescription painkillers), increased hospital visits, and reduced trust in the health-care system. Researchers at BC Children’s Hospital Research…
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Youth engagement enhances trauma-informed care in paediatrics, says new report
Read moreAlthough research shows that consulting with youth improves the delivery of health care, adolescent perspectives are often absent from medical literature. A new report aims to change that by highlighting the ideas and recommendations from diverse youth across Canada who participated in a national consultation about trauma-informed care.
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