Interprofessional Internship in Innovation & Aging in Long-Term Care

The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research & Innovation in Long-Term Care (CLRI) at Baycrest is now accepting applications for their summer 2025 Virtual Interprofessional Internship in Innovation & Long-Term Care.

Who can apply?

Open to students and recent graduates of post-secondary healthcare profession programs, including social work, health studies, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, and more!

What is the duration of the internship?

The 2025 Virtual Interprofessional Internships in Innovation & Aging offer a 4-week, temporary, paid position to accepted candidates from Monday, May 26 to Friday, June 20, 2025.

Is the internship paid?

Yes. Interns will be paid biweekly at minimum wage for 32.5 hours per week, subject to full attendance.

What does the internship entail?

The internship is virtual and hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00am EST to 4:00pm EST. Interns have the opportunity to:

• Gain exposure to the long-term care sector;
• Enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes in aging and leading clinical gerontological practice;
• Apply clinical knowledge and skills in simulated care scenarios;
• Rehearse interprofessional geriatric practice competencies;
• Analyze current practice challenges;
• Develop and apply design-thinking skills in the creation of a sustainable, practice innovation;
• Exercise professionalism and goal orientation.

These objectives are supported through facilitated discussions with Baycrest leaders and experiential partners; collaborative, capstone innovation project; reflective learning exercises; hybrid-simulation care scenarios; and game-based learning.

When and how are applications submitted?

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST. Full application details can be found on the CLRI website.