Trainees & Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP)

Research & Innovation, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

R&I Team

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital offers unique opportunities for students interested in health, rehabilitation, and innovative technologies. Through hands-on involvement in research and innovation projects, students can participate in:

  • Project Design & Development: engage in clinical research, product development, and design processes.
  • Networking with Industry Partners: connect with professionals in various sectors, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Alberta.
  • Innovation Techniques: work with cutting-edge technologies such as iterative design, rapid prototyping, and 3D printing to develop solutions for clinical challenges.

Areas of Research|Student Opportunities|Career Planning & Development

Areas of Research

Students may be involved in:

  • Rehabilitation Technologies: evaluate and test new technologies aimed at improving rehabilitation.
  • Needs Assessment for Older Adults: research challenges and solutions for aging populations.
  • Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Systems: develop systems to help patients with limited mobility improve their quality of life.

Student Opportunities

Placement Areas

Open to students from various disciplines such as engineering, kinesiology, and health sciences.

Internships

Opportunities with SMEs in Alberta.

Selection Priority

Preference given to students with potential for academic scholarships.

Career Planning & Development

Collaborative Projects

Students work closely with front-line clinicians (nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists) to solve real-world clinical problems.

Impactful Work

Many student projects progress to the prototype stage, helping to drive innovation.

Career Pathways

Students gain valuable experience that helps shape future career decisions, with some pursuing graduate studies, entering medical fields, or becoming entrepreneurs.