Students and Volunteers
We are fortunate to host and work with highly skilled students and volunteers who are training in fields like epidemiology, medicine, health sciences, and social sciences. Please see below for details about how to apply:
- University of Toronto MPH Practicum students: We accept applications through the Dalla Lana School of Public Health Practicum program. Please see this link for more information and application instructions.
- University of Toronto Medical Students: We accept applications through the CREMS program, subject to available projects and funding. Please see the link below for more information and follow the instructions at that site.
- Other Summer Students: We accept applications through the St. Michael’s Hospital KRSS program. Please see the link below for more information about the KRSS program. Applicants should follow the instructions for applying as a KRSS student.
- Indigenous Undergrad Students: We accept applications through the IndigiNerds Program (formerly known as the Indigenous Undergraduate Summer Research Scholars program). This is an 8 week intensive research training program. To learn more click here. Dr. Tan is connected with this program through his affiliation with FEAST.
Our team will follow up to let you know about current opportunities. Please note if you are looking for a summer student position that we typically begin receiving applications in January and February and interview candidates in the early spring.
Post-Doctoral Fellows
We accept applications through the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network PDF Program, and on an ad hoc basis subject to available funding. Please see this link for more information about the CTN PDF program, in addition to contacting us through this form.
Trainee Testimonials
MPH Practicum Student M.R.
I am so glad I chose to come to the Options Lab for my practicum! It was an excellent experience; I learned a lot and the team members are wonderful and welcoming.
Summer Student D.P.
"Thank you for your help throughout my academic career - I truly appreciate it. With your help, I have started a master's at McGill in the Cermakian Lab."
Anonymous Student #1
“Dr. Darrell Tan and the Options Lab team have created an inclusive research environment that made me feel like part of the greater research team. Dr. Tan's unique position as an infectious disease doctor and leading clinical researcher provided me with a rich, diverse practicum experience that was supplemented by countless opportunities outside my practicum project (e.g., weekly journal clubs, student seminars, peer-reviewing manuscripts, and community engagement). My practicum at the Options lab was a great mix of self-directed learning, collaboration with team members, and hands-on epidemiological experience.”
Anonymous Student #2
“Dr. Tan really went above and beyond to create a nice learning environment for the students. He was always receptive to our ideas and provided excellent advice for improving our work. He also gave us a lot of freedom to pursue topics that were interesting to us. The lab was incredibly gracious with their time and expertise. I always felt welcome in the lab this summer!”
Anonymous Student #3
“I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from and work with Dr. Tan and the OPTIONS lab team. The lab is so inclusive and welcoming, which was very conducive to an excellent learning environment. Dr. Tan is an incredible teacher who really cares about the learning and progress of all his students. Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Tan made sure to stay connected to all the students and provided many excellent learning opportunities (e.g., journal clubs, teaching seminars) for us to attend virtually. I have learned several valuable skills and grown as a student epidemiologist. I'm excited to continue working on my manuscript and hope to see it through publication.”