Lubell Funding Grant Application
Supporting Medical Learners in Rural and Remote Paediatric Rotations
Department of Paediatrics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Program Overview
The Lubell Funding Grant is an initiative of the Department of Paediatrics at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, made possible through the generous support of Dr. Richard and Jan Lubell. This program reflects the Lubell's deep commitment to inspiring medical learners to pursue careers in general paediatrics within rural and remote community settings. It aims to reduce barriers to distributed learning opportunities and provide exposure to the breadth of general paediatrics outside of urban centers. The program aligns with national priorities of the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, both of which have identified community paediatrics as an area of critical societal need.
Program Goals
- Enhance access and reduce barriers for medical learners undertaking rural or remote paediatric rotations.
- Foster mentorship between medical trainees and community paediatricians.
- Promote holistic professional development, offering medical learners exposure to the full breadth of general paediatrics and the unique rewards of rural practice.
Eligibility
- Must be current medical students pre-clerkship or 4th year students or paediatric residents at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
- Clerkship students are not eligible for this funding for their Paediatric rotation
- Undertake a paediatric clinical rotation in a rural or remote community (minimum two weeks in duration) between September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
- Funding for rotations already completed will be considered.
- Demonstrate a sincere interest in community paediatrics and commitment to contributing to rural health care.
Both medical students and residents are eligible; funding amounts may vary by rotation length and level of training.
*Please note that preference for awards will be given to learners planning to complete rotations in the Southwestern Ontario region.
Funding and Support
The Lubell Funding Grant provides financial support to offset the costs associated with rural or remote paediatric placements. Eligible expenses include (but are not limited to):
- Travel to and from the placement site
- Accommodation costs
- Learning resources or community engagement project materials
Award amounts are determined based on need, rotation duration, and available program funds.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2026.
Application Link: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EpqMrLWGvVwNQa
Contact: Judith Thomas with any questions at Judith.Thomas@lhsc.on.ca
