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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Collaboration led by BCCHR researchers awarded European funding to improve community-based care in Uganda and Kenya
Read moreDr. Matthew Wiens and colleagues at the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s & Women’s Hospital, BC Children’s Research Institute, and the University of British Columbia, are the first Canadian Team to lead a Horizon Europe Pillar 2 project. The consortium was recently awarded €5 million under the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking for a project that…
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Mini Med School Prince George
Read moreMini Med School will be on the road for years to come! We want to give as many communities as possible the opportunity to interact with BC Children’s Hospital’s world-class researchers and clinicians. For 2025, Mini Med School BC will be in Whitehorse, Yukon for the first time!
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Women in Science
Read moreJoin us as we celebrate the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science. At BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, we are proud to support the next generation of health scientists. At this unique event, designed specifically for grade 11-12 students, you will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring…
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