Clinical Residents & Fellows

Clinical Resident & Fellow Training Opportunities

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) brings together faculty from the University of British Columbia (UBC) across multiple departments, working in diverse research areas focused on improving the health and well-being of children and families.

Prospective clinical residents and fellows interested in research opportunities or mentorship are encouraged to:

• Search our Researchers
•  Contact individual researcher investigators or research teams directly to inquire about potentiation opportunities or available positions

BCCHR does not offer any formal programs that place clinical residents or fellows onto research or clinical teams for training purposes.  For training opportunities, please connect with the following: 

• Clinical Training at BC Children’s Hospital – BC Children’s Hospital offers a range of educational practicums, internships and residency programs for future health-care professionals.
• UBC’s Postgraduate Medical Education – Formal training pathways for residents and fellows pursuing advanced clinical and research training across a wide range of specialities. Opportunities may exist for internationally-sponsored medical trainees (non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents). For details, contact postgrad@postgrad.med.ubc.ca.
• Visiting & Short-Term Electives – Short-term elective placements at BC Children’s Hospital may be available for visiting students and, in some cases, residents. All electives are coordinated through the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC). For more information, contact service@afmcstudentportal.ca. 

For more information about staff, faculty or student postings affiliated with BCCHR please visit:

• Careers at PHSA – Filter for careers at BC Children’s Hospital
• Careers at UBC – Filter for location, UBC Alternative Site
  • UBC Clinician Investigator Program is designed to provide a combined research and clinical training stream for residents in Clinical Speciality Programs at UBC
• Career at SFU – Filter for location, Vancouver
• BCCHR Careers