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Summer Studentship Application

The CRAF Summer Studentship competition is now closed.
Students will be advised by May 1, 2023 as to the status of their application.

For inquiries, please email Mona Bosinceanu.

CRAF-Pfizer Clinical Studentship

May-August | 4-12 weeks | Guidelines

The CRAF offers a clinical-based Summer Studentship (sponsored by Pfizer Canada) designed for Canadian students (citizens or permanent residents) registered in a medical school. This experiential program selects students to shadow a Rheumatologist (CRA member) in a clinical setting.

  • A maximum of 1 full-time clinical studentship of up to 12 weeks or equivalency (i.e. 3 students x 4 weeks = 12 weeks total) per mentor will be awarded (minimum 4 weeks full-time at 35 hours per week).

Research Studentship

May-August | 6-12 weeks | Guidelines

The CRAF offers a research-based Summer Studentship (supported by CRA, pending external funding, to be confirmed late April 2023) designed to introduce Canadian students (citizens or permanent residents) registered in a medical school, to the sub-specialty of rheumatology. The program entails connecting a student with a CRA member for a rheumatology-based research project. These research projects must enable participating students to make a significant contribution over the course of the summer.

  • Only 1 full-time research studentship of up to 12 weeks per mentor will be awarded (minimum 6 weeks full-time at 30 to 35 hours per week).
  • Research studentships are full-time exclusively, no part-time option available.
  • The CRAF will NOT consider 2 students sharing a research position.

Notes:

All applicants must complete the Acknowledgement of Medical School form.

Insurance Requirement: Medical malpractice insurance is strictly required for ALL summer students. The CRAF is not responsible for the cost of obtaining such coverage. Most educational institutions provide this insurance, however if this is not available (i.e. if applicant attends a foreign medical school), it is the responsibility of the summer student to obtain.

Equal & Inclusive Employment: The CRAF is committed to the fundamental principles of equal and inclusive opportunities in employment. The CRAF is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of all employees is fair, open and transparent; will comply with all relevant legislative requirements and will be free from any bias and/or discrimination. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, education and summer studentship programs.

The CRAF reserves the right to cancel this or any program without prior notice.