Clinical Placements at CAMH
CAMH collaborates with academic institutions to provide structured, hands-on clinical learning experiences in mental health, addictions, and healthcare settings. Students must apply through their educational institution, which will coordinate placements with CAMH and connect eligible students with Education Coordinators to determine next steps. Some placements may require an interview or additional onboarding requirements before final approval.
If you are interested in a research placement at CAMH, please [follow this link] (link to be added) for more information and to connect with the appropriate research contacts.
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- CAMH Student Centre home
- Placement Process
- Mandatory Requirements and Training
- Student Experience at CAMH
Disciplines Accepting Student Placements
- Behaviour Therapy
- Child and Youth Work
- Clinical Lab and Diagnostics
- Dietitian
- Dentistry
- Dental Hygienist
- Developmental Service Workers
- Legal Services
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Technician
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Personal Support Worker
- Recreation Therapy
- Social Work
- Spiritual and Religious Care
- Wellness and Health Promotion
- Medicine
- Observership
How to Apply
- Placements are arranged through academic institutions. Students should first consult their placement coordinator or faculty supervisor for support and confirm their institution is affiliated with CAMH before applying.
- The academic institution coordinates placement with CAMH and connects eligible students with CAMH Education Coordinators for confirmation, interview (if applicable), and onboarding.
- Once confirmed, students receive onboarding details, including training modules, policy requirements, and orientation sessions.
- Medical Students need to apply via U of T
- U of T Medical students apply via MedSIS portal
- Domestic Medical Students (Medical student who attend a Canadian Medical School) apply via the AFMC portal
- International Medical Students – Need to apply via the AFMC portal
- For more information about how to apply for electives at CAMH please contact the following:
- Residents who want to register for electives please visit this link.
