Who are PaCER Learners

PaCER learners are individuals who are interested in developing foundational research experience and skills to work in health research and inform health systems.

If you have lived experience with a health condition and would like to contribute your lived experience expertise to the research evidence that informs health care planning and practice, you may be interested in becoming a patient researcher through the Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER) Program.

Community members with lived experience

Individuals with lived experience in health care as patients, caregivers, or family members.

Members of a sponsored team

Individuals who are part of a sponsored team, learning and working together to conduct patient-centred, participatory health research.

Join the Hip Dysplasia Screening Project and Help Implement in Your Community!

Intake for the following Winter 2025 Team is open! If you’re interested in joining as a PaCER student, please email cgallant@arthritis.ca with a brief description of your background and why you’re interested in this opportunity.