NOSM University is calling on qualified health care students to apply for a summer studentship program that will give students the opportunity to get specialized work experience in their field of study.
Student applications to NOSM University’s Summer Studentship Program open February 1–15, 2023, said a news release from NOSM U.
This is the same studentship program was established by Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and offered by the former Northern Ontario School of Medicine to allow health-care students with the opportunity to gain work experience in their field of study, said the NOSM news release.
"Students from the following eligible health-care professions are invited to apply: medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, pharmacy, dietetics, medical laboratory and radiation technologists, midwifery, kinesiology, pharmacy speech language pathologist, audiologist, respiratory therapist, occupation and physiotherapists," said the release.
Before applying, students are asked to read about previous summer students’ experiences and review the program FAQs to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements.
The medical university said it may request additional information from applicants after the application period closes. Successful applicants will be matched to health-care agencies. The selection of candidates, job duties, rate of pay, and duration of the employment contract is determined by the employing agency.
For additional information, or to submit a question online, please visit nosm.ca/summerstudentship.