CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDENT POSITION DESCRIPTION
Welcome to thePaediatricResearchOrganization inGastroenterologyService (PROGrS) student program!!
Purpose of the Position:
The purpose of this position is to enhance the broad field of research occurring within the paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition service by assisting with various projects currently underway within this specialty service. Many students involved in this program go on to pursue careers in research, medicine and other health care disciplines. This year we are excited to be expanding our program to include some potential additional research opportunities within other disciplines in paediatrics.
Responsibilities and Activities:
We are interested in selecting up to 5 research students starting September 10, 2026. Experiences will include participating in some of the research projects currently underway within the paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition service as well as within other pediatric subspecialties. Duties may include:
- Data entry (clinical and demographic) into various REDCap databases
- Database auditing and data cleaning
- Preparing study folders and information packages
- Screening clinic lists for eligible study recruits
- Recruitment of patients and obtaining study consents
- Preparing medication and logs for shipping
- Follow up phone calls for study participants
- Preparing required REB documents and submissions
- Assisting in preparation and writing of manuscripts
Conditions & Environment:
Students will be working in the paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology clinic as well as within the research office. Students will have contact with patients.
Feedback will be provided at 3 months and a final evaluation will be provided upon completion of placement.
Time Commitment:
Two 3-4 hour shifts per week
We require a 6 month commitment (minimum of 200 hours). There will be a 2 month probationary period beginning at the initiation of the placement. Paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology clinic office hours are Monday-Friday 0800-1600.
You must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months. We cannot accommodate more than 1 week of vacation.
Skills Experience:
Applicants must be attending university. Undergraduate students (minimum 2nd year) who have an interest in health care disciplines, exploring research or medicine as a career path will be considered.
Depending on your commitment to the project(s), you may be considered for authorship on scholarly work arising from your involvement. In order to participate in this option you may be required to complete this work outside of your regular scheduled shifts.
Please complete the following 2 steps:
1) Fill out: PROGRs Student Application – Fill out form
2) Send the following documents to clay.allan@lhsc.on.ca
- a. Up to date CV
- b. Letter of interest
Application and supporting documentation must be completed and submitted no later than April 18, 2026 at 1159 pm for consideration.
Thank you for your interest in being a part of thePROGrSteam!