My Summer Research Experience
Each year, our team provides unique experiences to medical, allied health, and other university students to complete supervised research placements. In addition to working on research projects, students are able to shadow the clinicians at the BSM Clinic and observe functional testing clinics, new patient assessments, and orthopaedic surgeries!
One of the goals of these placements is to increase a students awareness and interest towards careers in research, medicine, and healthcare.
Over the past few summers, our team has been fortunate to host local student, Victoria Greene, who shares her experience below…
“I was fortunate to begin working with the Banff Sport Medicine Foundation in the summer following my second year of university. Initially, I was drawn to the placement as it offered me an opportunity to explore the field of sport medicine and apply my coursework meaningfully, all while returning home to the community where I grew up. The Foundation’s emphasis on innovation and high-quality projects made this opportunity even more appealing.
From the moment I joined the research team, I was welcomed into a supportive and collaborative environment that trusted me with exciting projects to develop my skills. Whether analyzing papers, collecting data, or writing up manuscripts, I was consistently pushed to expand my critical thinking and research abilities.
In addition to conducting research, I have also enjoyed sharing it through community education articles, emphasizing the importance of making research accessible and impactful beyond academia.
Alongside the chance to shadow the clinic’s physicians and interact with patients to see the research come to life, the highlight of the last three years has been working closely with mentors, including Sarah, Julie-Anne, and Dr. Hiemstra. With their expertise and guidance, this opportunity has been an enriching introduction to the world of clinical research.
Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue to build upon the foundations I’ve developed at Banff Sport Medicine as I work towards my goals of medical school and a career in medicine and research. Being a part of this team has helped bring me closer to these goals in countless ways.“
