Summer Student Research Program

Interested in pursuing a summer student research project in Family Medicine?

There are always a diverse number of research projects within the Department of Family Medicine, ranging from clinical trials to medical education research, health services research, Indigenous health, Black health, reproductive health, care of the elderly research and much more!

Finding a Summer Student Research Project in Family Medicine

Start in November/December by checking the  for available summer student positions in the Department. In addition, review the research interests of the Department of Family Medicine faculty to see if they align with your interests, then reach out directly to the faculty member(s) for more information. You can find . 

If you are interested in applying for a summer student project, you should reach out to a faculty member in late fall of each year (November/December).

If you find a preceptor, they will generally work with you to apply to Alberta Innovates or other related funding sources first. 

We highly value engaging students in summer research. For those who are not successful in receiving external funding, the Department has prioritized a number of research awards that can be allocated to students who are interested in pursuing a summer research project.

The Department also runs weekly noon hour seminars to support students in their research projects throughout the summer.

In addition, the Department of Family Medicine has a number of awards that support dissemination of completed research. 

Department of Family Medicine awards

Patricia Ann Peat Residency & Student Family Medicine Enhancement Fund

The Patricia Ann Peat Residency & Student Family Medicine Enhancement Fund at the 51ÁÔÆæ, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, was established to assist the Department of Family Medicine in providing exciting and personally enriching experiences in the discipline of family medicine and primary care family medicine research.

Funding will be considered, but not limited to, the following costs:

  • Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Conference registration fees

These funds are to be allocated at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and the Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. The Endowment Fund will be administered by the university in accordance with the Post-Secondary Learning Act, the Endowment Management Policy, the Statement of Operating Principles and Spending Policy and the Endowment Investment Policy.

Eligibility

  • All medical students registered in the MD Program of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 51ÁÔÆæ.
  • All residents registered in the first two years of the Family Medicine Residency Program in the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 51ÁÔÆæ.

Criteria

Criteria used by the Department of Family Medicine to select medical students and family medicine residents to receive the funding include:

  • Demonstration of sincere interest in the discipline of family medicine and wishing an opportunity to further that interest by participation in provincial, national or international Family Medicine/Primary Care meetings.
  • Assisting medical students and residents in Family Medicine to present research findings from family medicine/primary care research generated within the Department of Family Medicine, at provincial or national conferences.
  • To assist interested medical students and family residents with significant leadership roles in the medical student's Family Medicine Interest Group or Family Medicine Residents Association in attending provincial and national meetings and conferences that further their leadership skills.

Submission Requirements

  • A brief curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages)
  • Two nominator endorsements (separate form)
  • The application form is distributed annually by the Department of Family Medicine Awards Committee. Watch for it in your inbox. 

NAPCRG Student Family Medicine/Primary Care Research Award

The North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Student Family Medicine/ Primary Care Research Award recognizes outstanding family medicine/primary care research performed by a medical student.

Eligibility

  • The research for consideration must have been completed during medical school.
  • The nature of the research must be "family medicine/primary care" research.
  • Jointly done research between two medical students may be eligible for a joint award.
  • Research must be in large measure performed by the medical student. This includes most, but not necessarily all, of the following: inception of the idea; development of the project; gathering of data; presenting of results; or writing the report/publication.

Submission Requirements

  • A completed application form. This is distributed annually by the Department of Family Medicine Awards Committee. Watch for it in your inbox.