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 Knowledge Exchanges (EKEs). Immersing myself in these environments, I’ve had the opportunity to meet experts in the field and fellow trainees. In fact, at the most recent EKE, I presented a project led by a PI whose work I first learned about at the previous year’s event.”.
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 personal growth. This network also facilitates knowledge exchange and creates a sense of belonging and encouragement. CANet creates a vibrant and dynamic community that enhances the overall learning experience. Joining CANet CHAT is not just an opportunity to engage in patient-oriented research but also to become part of a supportive community that values and nurtures trainee potential”.
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 attend conferences to learn and network with such diverse groups has allowed me to broaden my perspectives and supported my personal growth as a researcher. There are several invaluable resources & opportunities offered through CANet CHAT, and I have truly enjoyed the ability to explore various facets of cardiology while reinforcing the importance of patient engagement in research practices”.
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! It is also great to be around people studying and interested in the same topics I am! I am currently writing a paper with another CHAT member that I met through CHAT! It's a great group to join.”.
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.
“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 both my clinical knowledge base as well as becoming a better researcher, colleague, and human being”.
"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."
“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 in events/conferences and competitions that will strengthen my research and career development. The benefits of becoming a CHAT member have been considerable and I am very pleased with everything it has offered me. Being a member of CHAT has not only improved my skills and knowledge in the research areas I am interested in but overall improved who I am as a person, a student, and a researcher by providing me with various resources and opportunities of personal growth.”
“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 our knowledge, network, and research skills, and consequently, strengthen our career development.”
“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.”
