BME Clinician-in-Residence Applications 2026/27

Medical clinicians are sought to serve a 10-month term, one half to one full day per week, as a Clinician-in-Residence in the Biomedical Engineering Program in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo.

Background

The Clinician-in-Residence (CIR) is a donor-funded initiative in its third year in the Biomedical Engineering Program in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo. The CIR program will provide an opportunity for biomedical engineering students to engage with and benefit from direct interactions with health care professionals as part of their everyday education. The CIR program will predominantly support undergraduate students, with opportunities to work with graduate students. The Clinician-in-Residence will be invited to share their experiences within the health care system and expertise with students through lectures, one-on-one conversations, and mentorship to enrich and support students engaged with courses and projects focused on addressing health care challenges from a technological perspective. 

The goals of this program are to support student learning and collaborations with the local health care community by:

• Educating students on the processes, procedures, and roles within the health care system,
• Providing insight into the current state and complexity of health care challenges, 
• Supporting students in connecting with other health care professionals in the local health care community to afford additional opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate, and
• Facilitating opportunities for interdisciplinary communication 

Qualifications

The Clinician-in-Residence does not need to be a currently practicing health care professional, but should have been practicing within the last five years. They should have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a health care professional.  All types of health care professionals will be considered.

Application

Complete the form below and include a single PDF with a letter of interest and C.V. by June 19, 2026.  Review of applications will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Terms of Engagement

• We are currently looking for multiple Clinicians-in-Residence to start August 2026 for a 10-month term.
• Time Commitment may vary from 4 to 8 hours per week on a consistent schedule. 
• Stipend ($10,000-$30,000) is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
• The Clinician-in-Residence will have office space on campus. This would likely be a shared space. 
• For more information contact Professor James Tung, james.tung@uwaterloo.ca