Shaping the Future of Learning Health Systems in Canada
The Health System Impact Training Platform (HSITP) builds skills, capacity, and connections for doctoral and post-doctoral fellows, early career embedded researchers, alumni and mentors who are part of the Health System Impact community. Together, we are fostering a pan-Canadian learning community that drives transformative, equitable, and agile Learning Health Systems aligned with the Quintuple Aim.
Shaping the Future of Learning Health Systems in Canada
The Health System Impact Training Platform (HSITP) builds skills, capacity, and connections for doctoral and post-doctoral fellows, early career embedded researchers, alumni and mentors who are part of the Health System Impact community. Together, we are fostering a pan-Canadian learning community that drives transformative, equitable, and agile Learning Health Systems aligned with the Quintuple Aim.
Who does the HSITP support?
The Health System Impact Training Platform (HSITP) was created to support for people who want to shape the future of Canada’s health systems.
The Health System Impact Training Platform was created to support for people who want to shape the future of Canada’s health systems.
Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows
– researchers eager to apply their skills in real-world health settings.
Early Career Researchers
Mentors and Academic Supervisor
Program Alumni
Who’s Involved
Individuals involved in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health System Impact Program, including
- Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows – researchers learning to apply their skills in real-world health settings.
- Early Career Researchers – growing their leadership, collaboration, and system impact.
- Health System Mentors and Academic Supervisor – experienced experts who champion fellows and strengthen partnerships with the health system.
- Program Alumni – a growing community of changemakers who continue to contribute to Canada’s Learning Health Systems.
Individuals involved in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health System Impact Program, including:
- Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows – researchers learning to apply their expertise real-world health system settings.
- Early Career Researchers – growing their leadership, collaboration, and system impact.
- Health System Mentors and Academic Supervisors – experienced experts who champion fellows and strengthen partnerships with the health system.
- Program Alumni – a growing community of changemakers who continue to contribute to Canada’s Learning Health Systems.
- The Health System and Policy Research Community – the broader ecosystem of scholars and practitioners who generate evidence, develop methods, and spark dialogue to advance health system learning and transformation across Canada.
- Community and Health System Partners – organizations, agencies, and leaders who bring lived experience and practical insight, co-designing and applying research to improve policies, programs, and outcomes in real-world settings.
News & Announcements
Health System Impact Conference 2026
September 28-29
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2026 Health System Impact Conference will be held in Banff, Alberta, from September 28-29, 2026!
Stay tuned for more details in the coming months as we begin planning this exciting event. If you’re interested in getting involved or supporting the planning process, we’d love to hear from you—please reach out to hsitp@ucalgary.ca to learn more. We’re already looking forward to seeing you there!
Congratulations, Dr. Farah Mawani
Sept 20, 2025
Join us in congratulating Dr. Farah Mawani, HSITP Executive Committee member, EDIA Committee Co-Lead and Regional Lead for British Columbia on receiving the prestigious Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Award for her work advancing an anti-racist approach to implementation science, tackling systemic racism and its impact on mental health.
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Upcoming Funding Opportunity: Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award
Sept 25, 2025
Don’t miss out on the next Health System Impact funding call! The HSI Embedded Early Career Researcher Award will support early-career embedded scholars to lead evidence-informed health system innovation in partnership with health system organizations. Applications open in Winter 2026 for the four-year award (up to $100,000/year from CIHR with matching partner contributions).
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Launching a new HSITP series: Mentorship Minutes!
September 11, 2025
We’re excited to share that our newest series, Mentorship Minutes, launched on September 11th with the session “Reflections from the Field: What Mentorship in Health Systems Has Taught Us.” This new initiative creates space for informal, insightful conversations on mentorship in embedded health research—featuring perspectives from fellows, academic supervisors, and health system mentors. Stay tuned for our next session coming this December!
Up Next
Check out what’s up next within the HSITP. From webinars and workshops, to networking opportunities, don’t miss out on your next chance to engage with the health system impact community!
Mentorship Minutes: “Bridging Worlds: Collaboration Between Academic and Health System Mentors”
We’re excited to announce the second session of our new Mentorship Minutes series—make sure to save the date! Mentorship Minutes is a new initiative designed to spark informal, insightful conversations on mentorship in embedded health research.
Each 60-minute session features a dynamic panel including a senior fellow or alumnus, an academic supervisor, and a health system mentor, with panelists sharing 15-minute reflections on a mentorship topic followed by an open Q&A.
The December 9 session, titled Bridging Worlds: Collaboration Between Academic and Health System Mentors, will feature Fellow Kelly O’Neil and Mentors Glenda Keenan, Barb Baker, and Janice Keefe, who will share lessons on navigating mentorship across sectors to foster alignment, trust, and meaningful engagement from both sides.
Mentorship Minutes: “Bridging Worlds: Collaboration Between Academic and Health System Mentors”
We’re excited to announce the second session of our new Mentorship Minutes series—make sure to save the date! Mentorship Minutes is a new initiative designed to spark informal, insightful conversations on mentorship in embedded health research. Each 60-minute session features a dynamic panel including a senior fellow or alumnus, an academic supervisor, and a health system mentor, with panellists sharing 15-minute reflections on a mentorship topic followed by an open Q&A. The December 9 session, titled Bridging Worlds: Collaboration Between Academic and Health System Mentors, will feature Fellow Kelly O’Neil and Mentors Glenda Keenan, Barb Baker, and Janice Keefe, who will share lessons on navigating mentorship across sectors to foster alignment, trust, and meaningful engagement from both sides.
We’re excited to announce the second session of our new Mentorship Minutes series—make sure to save …
Get in Touch & Get Involved
Join the Conversation
The success of the Health System Impact Training Platform is built on collaboration, community, and connection. We believe that creating strong and sustainable Learning Health Systems in Canada requires diverse voices working together — from doctoral fellows to policy leaders, from alumni to organizational partners.
No matter your role, there is a place for you in the HSITP pan-Canadian learning community. By reaching out, you join a growing network of researchers, mentors, and health system leaders who are committed to advancing the Quintuple Aim: improving health outcomes, enhancing patient and provider experiences, promoting equity, ensuring sustainability, and building system resilience.
Get in touch today — share your ideas, explore opportunities, and join us in shaping the future of health systems in Canada.
