Featured Trainees

Zoya further mentions how the “CANet CHAT community has helped facilitate networking with strong mentors who are interested or already paving the way in women’s heart health.”read more

When we discussed the CANet CHAT community, Manal stated “The CANet CHAT community is a great network that promotes trainee development and is dedicated to innovation. Receiving a CHAT Travel Award allowed me to present my work at Heart Rhythm 2023. This was an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded...read more

When reflecting on her time as a CHAT trainee, Hargun shares that “being part of the CANet CHAT community has been an incredibly enriching experience. Receiving the CHAT travel award allowed me to attend the European Society of Cardiology, my first international conference, providing me with invaluable exposure and opportunities...read more

When reflecting upon her time as a CHAT Trainee, Katie stated “the CANet CHAT community shows genuine interest and support for trainees. I attended the Expert Knowledge Exchange symposium in 2023 and felt immediately welcomed and encouraged by everyone”. read more

When asked what Tigana enjoy most about the CANet CHAT community she says, “I think back to those first days as a CANet HQP and see the pathway of my career in science as beginning from that moment that Drs. Raj and Sheldon invited me to join the CANet funded...read more

When asked what Damyen most enjoys about the CANet CHAT community, he mentioned how “CANet offers amazing opportunities to share and learn from other trainees and established professionals in cardiovascular care and research who share a drive to transform care through innovation. Being a part of this community has allowed...read more

When asked what Najah enjoys most about being part of the CHAT community, she said “As a recent member of the CANet CHAT community, I've been struck by the robust support system in place for trainees, including valuable opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. This supportive environment has inspired me...read more

When asked what Jaz enjoys about being a CHAT Trainee, she shared “CANet is a vibrant ecosystem with diverse and passionate healthcare leaders, change-makers and trainees dedicated to advancing cardiac research. Through active engagement in this community, we have the chance to emerge ourselves in a supportive environment where we...read more

When asked what Janel most enjoys about the CANet CHAT community, she shared that “CANet provided an enriching environment for professional growth, offering opportunities to enhance my skills and connect with like-minded individuals, ultimately empowering me to achieve my career goals with focus and determination.”read more

When reflecting on his experience as a CHAT Trainee, Nick said “As a member of the CANet CHAT community, it has been amazing to learn about the novel research and scientific initiatives that are currently being led by emerging cardiovascular leaders across Canada. This pan-Canadian trainee network provides a platform...read more

When discussing his experience as a CHAT Trainee, Mika’il said “Being a member of the CANet CHAT community has been a tremendous opportunity for me, positively impacting my education in several ways. Through my involvement with this organization, I have had the privilege of presenting my work at two Expert...read more

When asked why she enjoys being a CHAT Member, Jacquie said, “Being a member of the CANet CHAT community has been an immensely rewarding experience for me. The community provides an exceptional environment for early career researchers and trainees, fostering a collaborative spirit that is conducive to both professional and...read more

When discussing what she likes most about being a CHAT Member, Simran shared “being a CANet CHAT member has enriched my journey in inherited cardiac condition research by connecting me with a dynamic and multidisciplinary community of individuals ranging from clinicians and researchers to allied health professionals. The opportunity to...read more

When discussing her experience as a CHAT Trainee, Danaka notes that she enjoys being part of chat because “I get to know and collaborate with other members who I would otherwise not meet. We get to trade and share knowledge and connections and complain about being in grad school, ha!...read more

Daniel most enjoys being a chat member for the fantastic research and educational advantage it holds and the networking opportunities with like-minded clinicians and researchers in cardiac arrhythmia. In particular, he was granted a CHAT Travel Award, which was instrumental in facilitating his travel to Heart Rhythm 2023.read more

“As an aspiring resuscitation scientist with an engineering background, I have expertise in quantitative methods, but not so much experience with the clinical world. Being a part of CANet CHAT has helped me make, strengthen, and keep important connections with both mentors and peers, who have helped me grow in...read more

"I have been exposed to a multidisciplinary group of individuals from physicians to allied health partners who have broadened my perspectives in cardiology. I love the intersectionality of cardiology, and through being in CHAT, I can explore all of the unique disciplines integrated into our trainee network."read more

“Becoming a member of CHAT has allowed me to gain extensive knowledge and invaluable research skills that has been instrumental to my goal in advancing cardiovascular research. CANet has provided me with opportunities to converse with like-minded colleagues/experts, providing me with networking opportunities and by allowing me to take part...read more

“My short experience being a CANet has been incredible. I became a member as soon as I moved to Canada to start my PhD studies, as many colleagues endorsed the importance of their health initiatives. Weekly newsletters, featured trainees, and most importantly, awards to postgraduate students, help us to improve...read more

“Being a part of the CANet CHAT community has given me an opportunity to connect with like minded individuals and grow my perspective on patient care and opportunities for research.”read more

“CANet CHAT offers several valuable resources and exciting opportunities for trainees who do arrhythmia-related research. From travel and publication awards to workshops and important networking opportunities with other trainees, clinicians, and researchers- there is something for everyone to benefit from! If you want to take advantage of opportunities to help...read more

"As a passionate advocate for increasing SCA survival, it is important to be a part of the CANet CHAT community to learn about the enormous scope of cardiac related research. It provides a window to others working in this field, which helps to break down the sense of isolation and...read more

“CANet offers resources tailored for members at all stages of training. This includes access to its Canada-wide network of experts in arrhythmias, allowing CHAT members to network with peers and meet new mentors. Furthermore, CHAT has several awards that facilitate further growth in a trainee’s academic career including the CANet...read more

“The CHAT community has allowed me to connect with and learn from senior researchers. Additionally, as a CHAT trainee, I was awarded the CHAT Travel Award, which allowed me to travel to San Francisco to attend and present my team’s research at Heart Rhythm 2022.”read more

“Throughout my undergraduate degree and medical school, I had many research opportunities which helped broaden my knowledge and allowed me to explore different types of research”, Dominique says. “As a CHAT trainee, I was awarded a CANet Travel Award, which provided me with the opportunity to attend a national research...read more

"I enjoy being a part of the CANet's CHAT community because it connects me with experts across all aspects of the management and research of cardiac arrhythmias. Patients, providers caring for those with arrhythmias, and researchers studying these processes at the cellular or population level all have a unique contribution...read more