Training & Education

At CCfV, we are committed to developing and training researchers across vaccinology-related disciplines.

Let us help you take the next step in your research career.

Whether you are a trainee looking for opportunities to gain hands-on experience or a seasoned professional looking to advance your career, we offer education and training programs, career development resources, and employment opportunities to help you succeed.

CCfV is committed to empowering employees to cultivate a culture of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) in all aspects of our work and community interactions. Diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are cornerstones for driving innovation and addressing global health challenges effectively.

Explore the resources below to learn more.

Our Training Programs

CCfV Trainee Program

CCfV offers a trainee program for individuals interested in becoming a researcher in a vaccinology-related discipline. The program includes seminars and graduate coursework, along with protocol development and two years of uninterrupted research time. When you complete the program, you will be trained in research and will be eligible for clinical certification.

The trainee program at CCfV includes:

Personalized training for selected individuals who wish to pursue careers as experts in vaccine research.
Formal training in basic, clinical, or population-based research in preparation for conducting independent research.
Clinical training and/or research experience leading to a graduate degree or subspecialty certification.
Opportunity to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in basic biomedical science, or clinical/epidemiological.
A high faculty-to-trainee ratio, and advanced research facilities that combine to create an integrated, comprehensive educational experience.
The opportunity to present your research at the annual Infectious Disease Research Day & CCfV Symposium.

Dalhousie Pediatric Infectious Diseases Residency Training Program

The Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) training program at Dalhousie University is a two-year training program in pediatric infectious diseases, fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). Residents complete rotations in inpatient and ambulatory pediatric and adult infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, and medical microbiology at two sites in Halifax: IWK Health, and the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Residents will spend eight weeks at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to gain additional experience in transplant infectious diseases and pediatric HIV.

The overall goal of the PID training program is to train residents to be well-rounded, broad-based pediatric infectious disease consultants with clinical competency in infectious diseases, expertise in critical analysis of the scientific literature and its application to practice, and research skills in pediatric infectious diseases. As a small program, there is flexibility to tailor each resident’s training according to their interests and career goals. Opportunities are available for additional formal training in vaccine research, epidemiology, immunology, medical microbiology, and medical education.

For more information on resident electives and applying to the program, please visit the Department of Post Graduate Medical Education’s webpage, and the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).

Contact:

Kelly LeFurgey, Program Administrator
902-470-8141
pidsed@iwk.nshealth.ca

CCfV/CIRN Education Series Webinars

This series, jointly organized by the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV) and the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN), includes one presentation each month, and intermittent CIRN Trainee Seminars available by webinar. These presentations are open to anyone interested in vaccine-related research, although the Trainee Seminar topics and discussions are primarily for the benefit of CIRN and other vaccinology/infectious disease focused trainees.

All webinars are one hour in length.

Contact:
Jenna Hastings, CIRN
jenna.hastings@iwk.nshealth.ca