Research and other patient partner opportunities
Introduction
Patient partners are those with lived experience, caregivers and/or family who collaborate with researchers to provide their unique perspectives through the research process.
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The inclusion of patient partners in research results in the following (see here):
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Improved patient safety
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Better health outcomes
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Reduced health care costs
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Better decision-making.
If you want to share your patient experience, below is a list of projects currently seeking patient partners. When choosing a project, consider the following:
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Do you fit the listed criteria?
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Do you have the requisite time and energy to commit fully to the project?
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Can you participate from home or will the project require your attendance elsewhere?​
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Opportunities
Invitation to Join Our Health Data Movement
Across Canada, there’s growing momentum to rethink how health data is accessed, shared, and used - and the public needs a strong voice in that future. OurHealthData is a new movement designed to empower and bring Canadians together to understand and shape the responsible use of health data!
Open to: Participants across Canada
Deadline: March 31
Read more about the opportunity and RSVP
Patient/Family Partner – Care Experience Advisory Committee
The Care Experience Advisory Committee ensures that the voices of patients, residents and families are incorporated into the work of the Person and Family-Centred Care (PFCC) team within Professional Practice. The committee provides advice on strategic work related to advancing person and family-centred care practices across Providence Health Care.
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Open to: Participants across BC
Deadline: February 17, 2026
HIMSS British Columbia BC AI Report Patient Perspective
HIMSS British Columbia (BCHIMSS), in collaboration with Novametra, is conducting a scan to understand how artificial intelligence is being used across the BC health care system. This work looks at many parts of the ecosystem, including clinical care, organizations, technology, and governance. As one important part of this work, we are also exploring what these changes mean from a patient perspective, including AI used behind the scenes or directly by patients through apps and digital tools.
Open to: Participants across BC
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Read more about the opportunity and RSVP