Emily Stowe Summer Student -Post-Secondary

Women's College Hospital • Toronto • 1d ago

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity Type: New Duration: 12-16 weeks Hours of Work: 37.5 weekly Job Description The Women’s College Hospital Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) is designed to introduce students to the world of scientific and health research. Our program is uniquely tailored to give students a hands-on experience that helps them take the next step in their academic careers and learning journeys. The Summer Student Research Program places students in approved projects for a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 16 weeks. For more details on the program, including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: Summer Student Research Opportunities - Academics at Women's College Hospital The Emily Stowe Scholar Program (ESSP) assembles a community of individuals, foundations and corporations dedicated to breaking down barriers to careers in academics and health leadership. The ESSP is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic students to participate in the Summer Student Research Program. The ESSP is committed to establishing relationships that support, mentor, and advance the wholistic development of diverse persons that self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or racialized women, 2SLGBTQI+, two-spirit, trans, non-binary, and persons with a disability who have been systemically and historically excluded in health care and health science career trajectories. This program is designed, in part, to assist equity-deserving students to achieve equal opportunity in academics and to build pathways toward careers in health leadership in accordance with the Special Programs provision under the Ontario Human Rights Code. During the online application process, applicants will have the opportunity to complete the Employment Equity questionnaire, to indicate if they self-identify as being part of one or more of the above under-represented groups. Answering the questionnaire is voluntary and all responses will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes outlined in this program. If the questionnaire is not completed by an applicant, they will not be considered as being from an equity deserving group. Applicants applying for this opportunity will also be considered for the Summer Student Research Program (#442), please do not submit a separate application. Please note applicants who have not previously participated in this program will be prioritized APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Listed below are some of the areas of research available for Summer 2025, please note projects are subject to change due to funding. Please review the list below and select a minimum of three (3) areas you would like to apply for and include a statement outlining what interests you about this area of research at WCH (200 words maximum). Areas of Research: Aging – opportunities for undergraduate and graduate Anesthesiology – opportunities for medical students Breast Cancer Research – opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students Chronic Disease and Inflammation –(Cardiology) –opportunities for undergraduates Chronic Disease and Inflammation –(Diabetes) - opportunities for graduate and medical Equitable Healthcare – opportunities for graduate students Gender-Based Violence and Health –(Sexual assault and domestic violence) - opportunities for graduate students Gender-Based Violence and Health – (Sex Trafficking) - opportunities for graduate students Health System Solutions and Virtual Care – opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and medical students Indigenous Health and Wellness – opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students Health, Technology and society – opportunities for undergraduate students Trans-Related Healthcare – opportunities for medical students Women’s Health – opportunities for graduate students HIV/STBBI Research in Women’s Health- opportunities for undergraduate students HIV/STBBI Research in Trans and Gender Diverse People - opportunities for undergraduate students Women’s Mental Health – opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

Individual student responsibilities and tasks will vary depending on the final research project and will be up to the discretion of the Principal Investigator. The summer research student may be involved in some or all the following activities: Working with the project team and relevant partners to implement a project Recruiting participants/patients to the study Assisting with data collection, data entry and data management Helping with literature searches as required Assisting investigators in preparation of materials for presentation and publication Observing clinician-researchers in a clinic setting and/or during rounds as appropriate The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. As a WCH Summer Research Student, it is expected that you will participate in the activities of the Summer Student Research Program, and Academics at WCH, including Academics Rounds, SSRP Panels and webinars, Summer Student Research Week, and any other networking initiatives. As a learner, you will work to identify and engage in best practices that contribute to the delivery of safe, cultural appropriate, exemplary care. Qualifications: Student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and/or have graduated in Spring 2026 Individuals with a demonstrated interest and commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the health care sciences are preferred Understanding various equity health frameworks and tools considered an asset Willingness to respectfully engage with culturally diverse ways of knowing considered an asset Highly motivated; capacity and willingness to learn Demonstrated interest in scientific research Excellent English written and verbal communication skills Excellent organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills with great attention to detail Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Excellent interpersonal skills Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Proven attendance and punctuality Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.