Observerships
We regret that due to the overwhelming number of applications/inquiries for observerships, we have had to limit the number of people we accept to these positions to those with previous experience in Haematology/Oncology, those currently in an active training program or those within our own institution. We trust that in the future we will once again be able to open up our admission to our observer program to international medical graduates but currently we are forced to limit our acceptance.
We regret this circumstance and trust that you will be able to find a program that will be able to accept observers.
Observers
- Observers are individuals including health professionals who have been granted permission to observe specific procedures and/or processes on site at SickKids in order to gain knowledge. In the capacity of this policy, Observership does not apply to students, volunteers, undergraduates, postgraduates or research fellows who are completing an educational placement at the Hospital as part of a program offered by an educational institution affiliated with SickKids.
- An Observer is not considered an employee of SickKids for any purpose and therefore is not entitled to salary, benefits, reimbursement of expenses or other forms of compensation. Observers at SickKids are not covered under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and are not covered under SickKids's liability insurance. Observers release the Hospital and its affiliates from any responsibility or liability for personal injury, and/or damage to, or loss of property.
- An individual, generally a graduate of an international medical school, who is not licensed for practice in Canada, may request a period of time at the Hospital in order to gain experience is designated as an Observer.
- Physicians wishing to gain Observer status must apply through the Hospital Department/Division concerned. Approval is granted by the Department Chief and the Medical Advisory Committee if the applicant meets the necessary requirements.
- The Department Chief may permit the presence of observers in his or her Department for period not in excess of 12 weeks.
- Observers will not participate in any direct patient contact and therefore, do not require an independent or educational licence with the CPSO. Observers are not required to have passed the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination or the TOEFL and TSE examinations.
- Observers will not receive educational credit or certification from the Hospital for time spent observing.
Application Process
The applicant will make contact with the desired department/division and request an Observer application package. The package consists of the application form and immunization form. The applicant must also supply a passport size photo, recent curriculm vita, and photocopy of their professional degree. Immunization history that is not current, or failure to provide required documentation will delay an applicant's start date.
Tiffany Jiminez
Education Program
Haematology/Oncology
The Hospital for Sick Children
Phone: 416-813-7742
email: tiffany.jiminez@sickkids.ca