Training & Education

Research Training & Education

Lakeridge Health is committed to building research capacity and advancing patient care through a strong foundation in training and education. Whether you are a staff member, student, volunteer, or credentialed professional, we provide learning opportunities that foster innovation, uphold ethical standards, and support clinical research excellence.

Research and Innovation Rounds (RIRs)
Lakeridge Health fosters a culture of inquiry and continuous learning through our monthly rounds. These sessions are open to staff, credentialed professionals, volunteers, and Patient & Family Advisors interested in:

Developing new knowledge

Improving best practices

Advancing patient care

Our RIRs offers a platform for sharing research updates, exploring innovative ideas, and learning from peers and guest speakers across healthcare and academic sectors. To suggest a speaker, contact: ResearchLeaders@lh.ca

Mandatory Research Training

All individuals conducting research involving human participants at Lakeridge Health must complete required training through the N2/Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) – Canadian Education Program. These web-based modules include:

Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2): Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (2022)

ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines
Health Canada Division 5 (Required only for those involved in Health Canada regulated clinical trials)

These certifications ensure all researchers adhere to national and international standards in the ethical and scientific conduct of research.

Student and International Trainee Volunteer Opportunities

The Research Department at Lakeridge Health offers a limited number of volunteer opportunities for students and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking Canadian hospital experience. These roles are coordinated by our Clinical Trials Team and include:

Regulatory and department-specific onboarding

Integration into study-specific tasks and team activities

Opportunities to observe physician researchers, where appropriate

Please note: IMGs are responsible for ensuring they meet any requirements necessary to participate in volunteer activities within a hospital setting.

All research volunteer positions must be filled through the Lakeridge Health Volunteer Program. Priority is given to current hospital volunteers, and open opportunities are posted through the program. For more information, please contact: volunteer@lh.ca

Students seeking collaboration on a specific research project or thesis should first connect with their academic faculty, then email ResearchLeaders@lh.ca with study details and a formal request.

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