Train With Us
The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative offers many opportunities to trainees to learn and develop their research skills. From undergraduate co-op positions, graduate research training, and clinical training programs, the GCI is an amazing environment for students to foster their education and build their own career. With unique learning opportunities and world-class mentors, students are able to engage in interdisciplinary research areas and contribute towards our vision of reducing the incidence, mortality and suffering from gynecologic cancers by 50% in the next 15 years.
High-Quality Education
The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative provides an interdisciplinary research training opportunity with globally-leading gynecologic cancer researchers. There is a strong connection between the clinical & research environment, offering an interesting and unique learning opportunity.
Build Your Own Experience
With over eight research training programs between two different universities in British Columbia, your educational experience will be your own to build. At the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, we support trainees in creating their own journey and support unique training opportunities at every stage
Network of World-Class Cancer Researchers and Physicians
The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative is composed of a large network of world-class researchers and physicians who are on the front lines of creating real change in gynecologic cancer outcomes, patient quality of life and clinical standards around the world. They are here to support you in your journey and to help foster the next generation of researchers and scientists
Check Out Our Student Opportunities
If you’re interested in learning more about training at the Gynecologic Cancer Initaitive, please email info@gynecancerinitaitive.ca
Research Training Programs
Students at the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative are able to receive top-quality research training from a wide range of programs at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. Our research programs are also affiliated with various research institutes across the province including the Deeley Research Centre and the Women’s Health Research Institute. Below are just a sample of the different programs available to students when they train with the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative.
REPRODUCTIVE & DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCES
GENOME SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
INTERDISCIPLINARY ONCOLOGY PROGRAM
PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BIOCHEMISTRY
MEDICAL GENETICS
COMPUTING SCIENCES
Clinical Training Programs
Members of the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative are also actively involved in all aspects of training clinical trainees including medical students, residents, and clinical fellows.
UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY RESIDENCY
FELLOWSHIP IN GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
FELLOWSHIP IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY