OPPORTUNITIES
At the Clinical Teamwork Lab, we embrace collaboration and offer a diverse range of opportunities for students, researchers, healthcare organizations, and professionals interested in advancing the field of clinical teamwork. Explore these opportunities below.
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Hospitals & Healthcare Organizations
Our research team is eager to partner with hospitals, healthcare institutions, and other organizations within the medical community. We aim to enrich our studies and contribute to the advancement of healthcare practices through access to diverse populations of clinicians. Collaborating with us offers a unique opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research that can shape the future of healthcare delivery and clinician training. We are committed to ethical research practices and meaningful outcomes that benefit both the scientific community and front-line clinicians.
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If your organization is interested in facilitating access to clinician populations or exploring collaborative research projects, we would love to discuss how we can work together to achieve mutual goals.
Researchers
Our team is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of clinical teamwork through collaboration and shared expertise. We welcome the opportunity to explore joint research initiatives, co-authorship, and interdisciplinary projects with fellow academics and researchers. If you share our passion for clinical teamwork and see potential synergies, we encourage you to connect with us.
Students
The Clinical Teamwork Lab is a hub of interdisciplinary research, offering a wealth of opportunities for students from various disciplines such as kinesiology, nursing, paramedicine, and more. We are committed to fostering an environment where students can contribute meaningfully to ongoing research projects while gaining invaluable experience in their fields of interest.
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Opportunities involving academic credit:
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Dr. Villafranca is available to serve as primary preceptor for research-related work placement as part of ID 2920 - Interdisciplinary Work Experience.
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​Alison Forest and Tanya (Sherry) Willett are available as preceptors for research-related leadership practicums as part of NURS 425: Leadership in a Focused Area.
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Interested students could also consider taking PE2910- Introduction to Research Methods in Kinesiology, which is currently taught by Dr. Villafranca.
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Dr. Villafranca is available to serve on graduate thesis committees.
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Sporadically, there are openings for grant funding paid research assistantships. Volunteer roles are also available students interested in gaining experience without the commitment required for a paid or credit-based position.
If you would like to become involved with Clinical Teamwork Lab as a student, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us with your curriculum vitae and a brief description of the part of our research interests you the most. Whether you’re looking to earn academic credit, engage in paid research, or volunteer your time, we welcome your enthusiasm and initiative.