PHIR+E

Providence Health Innovation, Research + Engagement (PHIR+E) is an integral part of the Providence Health Care innovation ecosystem known as Innovarium. It works to support the generation of new knowledge and solutions, and their application to real-world settings as quickly and seamlessly as possible.

The PHIR+E team collaborates with Providence Health Care's clinical and research communities, as well as the broader community, and serves as the Innovation arm of Providence Research. Specializing in forming partnerships and connecting the dots, the PHIR+E team helps to bring together individuals, academic institutions, companies, teams, and others, as well as additional resources to advance important research ideas.

To spark new ideas and fast-track solutions, PHIR+E also hosts and organizes innovation opportunities and novel events. Notably, its flagship event, Skunkworks, brings together a diverse range of participants to address local issues with global significance. 

Interested? Please contact:

Ivone Martins (she/her)
Executive Director, Providence Health Innovation, Research + Engagement (PHIR+E)
Providence Research, in support of Providence Health Care (secondment from St. Paul’s Foundation)

PHIR+E’s Health Technology Innovation Program: Collaborate for Health Technology Innovation

If you're a physician working in the field of image-guided therapy (IGT), you can apply to receive extra support to enhance patient outcomes through health technology innovation.

If you’re passionate about fostering collaborative relationships and have a keen interest in innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship, we invite you to apply with at least one Physician Resident to gain specialized support in identifying and validating clinical problems and developing effective solutions using IGT.

Learn more about the program

How to apply

• We ask that Physician Clinical Mentors apply with at least one Physician Resident.
• Please complete the Program Intake Form (link below) by Friday, November 8th, 2024. 
• Applicants can expect follow-up by late November.

For more information about this program or any other questions, please contact Kaylie Friess at KFriess@providencehealth.bc.ca