For over 34 years, the Summer Student Research Program has enabled university students to participate in child and family health research under the supervision of BC Children’s Hospital investigators.
Early childhood development greatly contributes to physical, social, emotional, and cognitive health across the lifespan. Kids who meet age-appropriate developmental expectations tend to experience reduced emotional and behavioural problems, improved attention and working memory, higher academic achievement, and better overall quality of life.
An interest in science and humanism spurred Dr. Steven Miller to study medicine.
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