Concurrent Disorders & Pain Nursing Fellowship
The Concurrent Disorders and Pain Nursing Fellowship is a fully funded specialized training program that takes place over the course of a year. Through a generous contribution from The Brenner Foundation to the Integrated Mental Health, Addiction, and Pain Research Program (IMAPP) this opportunity is available for interested nurses. It is designed for nurses who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the management and care of this unique patient population. Fellows will participate in supervised clinical experiences/placements, didactic teaching sessions, and research endeavors, with ongoing mentorship and support to hone their clinical assessment, judgment, and skills, as well as provide opportunities to engage in leadership and research experience.
Learning Activities
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Clinical Rotations
Varied clinic rotations/placements across diverse healthcare settings, including both inpatient and outpatient placements.
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Teaching & Leadership
Fellows will be encouraged throughout their clinical rotations to develop their teaching, leadership, and presentation skills through providing education to healthcare providers.
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Research Meetings
Weekly research meeting attendance.
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Journal Club
Participation in monthly journal clubs and the expectation that the fellow will present on one journal article relevant to their current placement.
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Conference Attendance
Attendance at a relevant conference either virtually or in person, relevant to the fellowship and applicant’s interests.
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Research Presentation
Present research project/capstone project at a conference (if accepted), if not accepted, will present at Research meeting.
Clinical Experience
Fellows will gain hands-on experience in a variety of specialized healthcare settings, including BUT not limited to:
Pain and Addiction Services (Emergency, Psychiatry, ICU, High Acuity and Inpatient Units)
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Access and Assessment Center
Hope to Health Research & Innovation Centre (H2H), primary care clinic
Foundry Granville Clinic
Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction
Transitional Pain Clinic
Prerequisites
Completion of the required prerequisite courses before the program start date, with certification available upon request.
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Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course | Course | UBC CPD
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TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics).
Eligibility Criteria
Be a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse licensed and in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Two years of clinical experience
Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in any of the areas: concurrent disorders, mental health, psychiatry, substance use, and/or pain
Application Timeline
Application process opens
June 1, 2025
Application deadline
September 1, 2025
Interview Period
October 6, 2025
Acceptance notification
Novemeber 3, 2025
Deadline for acceptance of offer by applicant
December 1, 2025
Commencement of Fellowship
January 5, 2025
Please note:
While the Fellowship commencement date is the week of January 5, 2026, there may be some flexibility with the start date depending on the applicant’s schedule.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants must submit the following materials electronically (preferably in PDF format):
1. Three letters of reference submitted directly by the referee
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Professional Reference:
Preferably from the applicant’s manager or supervisor, outlining their support for the applicant’s participation in Fellowship.
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Academic Reference:
Addressing the applicant’s clinical expertise and experience.
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Character Reference:
Speaking to the applicant’s character, integrity, leadership, community service or stewardship.
2. Personal Statement (500 words, PDF format) addressing:
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Clinical and professional background, including preparation for the Fellowship
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Interest in participating in a Concurrent Disorders and Pain Fellowship
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Personal and professional learning objectives, as well as how they will advance this area of care through their completion of the Fellowship
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Specific interests pertaining to clinical placements, rotations, and research interests/activities
If the use of artificial intelligence was used in any part of generating the personal statement, this must be explicitly disclosed.
3. Curriculum Vitae
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Please send all requested application materials electronically to: jessicamachado@IMAPPFellowship.ca
Please ensure that all reference letters are also sent electronically from the referee ensuring that the subject line states: <Applicant’s Name> Reference Letter, identifying which letter of reference this is fulfilling.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their manager(s) support their participation in the Concurrent Disorder and Pain Fellowship and should be aware of their application and participation.
General Inquiries
For further information about this Fellowship program, please get in touch with Jessica Machado