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Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship

Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise


Application Info

Overview

Eligibility Requirements:
University of Toronto Kinesiology students (KPE & MPK programs).

Duration:
Dependent on the placement requirements of the school the students are applying from.

Funding Requirements:
Not applicable.

Clinical Components:

  • Exercise prescription for oncology patients
  • Fitness assessments skills
  • Running group classes

Research Components:
Opportunity to be participate in research projects.

Education/Teaching Components:

  • Observation of virtual and/or in-person group education classes
  • Observing other professions within our team

Application Info

Application Process:
Interested students should contact their U of T placement coordinator. ​

Psychosocial Oncology

Health Psychology Interns


Application Info

Overview

Eligibility Requirements:
MA and PhD Graduate Students with previous experience in direct patient clinical contact (preference for applicants to have worked with oncology patients).

Duration:
Sept 15th to June 15th (9 months).

Funding Requirements:
Not applicable.

Clinical Components:

  • Population: adult survivors of childhood cancer
  • Clinical Assessments: psychosocial functioning; distress screening
  • Clinical Intervention: individual psychotherapy

Combined with:

  • Population: urologic cancers: prostate, testicular, kidney, bladder cancer patients
  • Clinical Assessments: health psychological assessment
  • Clinical Intervention: individual psychotherapy; couple therapy; sex therapy

Research Components:

  • Impact of late effects of cancer and cancer treatment on psychosocial development
  • Transition from pediatric to adult health care
  • Quality of life

Combined with:

  • Health-related quality of life and survivorship in cancer patients

Education/Teaching Components:
Not applicable.

Application Info

Application Process:
Please submit applications to Dr. Marta Statucka with "Psychology Practicum Application" as the subject header.

Required Documents:

  1. Cover letter (only 1 cover letter is required even if applying to multiple clinics)
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  4. A listing of Psychological and/or Neuropsychological tests that the student has administered, scored, interpreted and written reports for
  5. Two letters of recommendation

Application Deadline:
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is early February 1. Notification date for applicants is March 22. The specific dates will be set on the day of GTA Practicum Day.

Psychosocial Oncology & Palliative Care

Master of Music Therapy Internship


Application Info

Overview

Eligibility Requirements:
Intern must currently be enrolled in OR must have obtained a Masters in Music Therapy. Verbal counselling skills are an asset. An interest in clinical research skills will also be helpful.

Duration:
May-August (approx. 480-500 hours onsite).

Funding Requirements:
Not applicable.

Clinical Components:
This offering is focused on music psychotherapy; psychosocial oncology and palliative care, multidisciplinary music therapy involvement, medical intervention support, pain and symptom management, emotional processing, medical assistance in dying, applications of music psychotherapy to advanced cancer. Clinical supervision will also be provided.

The intern must be able to conduct individualized clinical assessments, and provide music therapy using a number of intervention styles. A strong working knowledge of clinical improvisation, various musical genres and styles, as well as vocal skills are required. Chart documentation, participation in interdisciplinary rounds along with a commitment to working as a part of several diverse interdisciplinary teams are expected. One lecture/performance for hospital staff also required.

Research Components:
Not applicable.

Education/Teaching Components:
Not applicable.

Website:
Please see CAMT internship registry for more details.

Application Info

Application Process:
The application consists of several pre-prepared documents (please see below) and an interview/audition (a virtual interview/audition may be arranged).

Please see the CAMT Internship registry for more information and details of the interview and audition.

Required Documents:

  • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of intent (including your reason for pursuing an internship in psychosocial oncology and palliative care)

Application Deadline:
End of January.

Psychosocial Oncology

Master of Social Work Placement


Application Info

Overview

Eligibility Requirements:
Learner must be registered in a Master of Social Work program that has an affiliation with UHN.

Duration:

  • Year 1: Jan-May
  • Year 2/Advanced Standing: September-April
  • Summer practicum: May/June-August
* Dependent on the individual university requirements, this opportunity is usually 3-4 days per week.

Funding Requirements:
Not applicable.

Clinical Components:
The Master of Social Work Education Program provides students with training in the competencies required to practise in the profession of social work as members of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. This training focuses on a hospital-based oncology practice that includes:

  • Life cycle of cancer care
  • Theoretical frameworks informing oncology social work practice (such as systems, life stage, role, grief and crisis)
  • Patient- and family-specific psychosocial needs in cancer
  • Death and dying
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Culture and diversity within the cancer experience
  • Specialized clinical interventions with cancer populations

Research Components:
Varies by Field Instructor.

Education/Teaching Components:
Mandatory UHN Social Work student seminars; other education components will vary by Field Instructor/placement.


Website:

Application Info

Application Process:
University of Toronto students, please visit the Social Work, University of Toronto website.

Required Documents:
Students from other institutions should reach out to their Practicum Coordinator.

Application Deadline:

  • Year 1: November
  • Year 2/Advanced Standing: June/July
  • Summer practicum: March


Psychosocial Oncology

Neuropsychology Intern


Application Info

Overview

Eligibility Requirements:
MA and PhD Graduate Students with previous experience in direct patient clinical contact (preference for applicants to have worked with oncology patients).

Duration:
Sept 15th to June 15th (9 months).

Funding Requirements:
Not applicable.

Clinical Components:

  • Population: brain tumor patients; adult survivors of childhood cancer; young adult cancer survivors
  • Clinical Assessments: neuropsychological assessment
  • Clinical Intervention: education; recommendations/strategies

Research Components:
Neurocognitive outcomes in cancer survivors; late effects of cancer treatment on neurocognitive function; circadian rhythms and cancer.

Education/Teaching Components:
Not applicable.

Application Info

Application Process:
Please submit applications to Dr. Marta Statucka with "Psychology Practicum Application" as the subject header.

Required Documents:

  1. Cover letter (only 1 cover letter is required even if applying to multiple clinics)
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  4. A listing of Psychological and/or Neuropsychological tests that the student has administered, scored, interpreted and written reports for
  5. Two letters of recommendation

Application Deadline:
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is early February 1. Notification date for applicants is March 22. The specific dates will be set on the day of GTA Practicum Day.

Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship, Psychosocial Oncology, Palliative Care

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education


Application Info
TG/PM Student Fieldwork Coordinator: Michelle Karr

Overview

Eligibility Requirements:
Please visit the Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Program website for details.

Duration:
Currently, there are 5 Fieldwork blocks:

  • Introductory Fieldwork Experience: (2 + 3 days with clinical partners and 2 + 3 days with university instructors)
  • Fieldwork 1: 6 weeks at 5 days per week
  • Fieldwork 2: 8 weeks at 5 days per week
  • Fieldwork 3: 8 weeks at 4 days per week
  • Fieldwork 4: 8 weeks at 5 days per week

Funding Requirements:
Not applicable.

Clinical Components:
Fieldwork education is an exciting opportunity to consolidate academic learning with clinical learning and develop professional behaviou​rs and competencies. It gives students an understanding of the nature of occupational therapy practice in a variety of settings. Throughout the fieldwork experience students will have a broad range of learning opportunities, working with clients across the lifespan and across the health care continuum in the areas of both psychosocial and physical health.

Research Components:
Not applicable.

Education/Teaching Components:
Not applicable.


Website:

Application Info

Application Process:
Please visit the Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Program website for details.

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Last modified: 4/29/2024 6:32 AM
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