Training the Next Generation
As a learning organization, one of the CVC’s central tenets is to engage the next generation of health professionals in a research culture that embraces curiosity, welcomes new ideas, and seeks to address key unanswered questions that are likely to alter the minds and actions of all those involved in health care delivery.
The CVC recognizes that a research experience can be life changing, whether during a summer studentship, an elective experience in clinical medicine, or through dedicated graduate or postdoctoral training. Irrespective of an individual trainee’s career plans, exposure to research galvanizes the development of a more critical mind that can then be applied to the unending search for better health solutions.
Please visit the Scholar Program page to learn more about current training opportunities. If you have any questions about training or research experiences with the CVC, you can also reach out to cvcschlr@ualberta.ca.
Explore reflections from our recent trainees as they share research highlights and their experiences collaborating with the CVC team:
“My first year in the CVC Scholar Program has been transformative, allowing me to immerse myself in research and to develop critical skills. I am incredibly grateful and honoured to learn from leading researchers in the field, whose expertise and guidance have greatly enriched my understanding and passion.”
– Yuliia Smereka, MD, MSc
PhD student
“My research at the CVC has allowed me to learn from some of the brightest and most accomplished researchers in the field of cardiovascular medicine. This process has prepared me for the future transition to independent research with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease.”
– Haran Yogasundaram, MD, MSc
Cardiology Fellow
