The residency placement takes place during semester 3 of the ARTC program. Students are matched with a decision-making organization to take what they've learned in the classroom and apply it to real-life projects, refine their research skills, and gain exposure to current healthcare issues. The residency placement is typically a paid experience.

It is the student's responsibility to secure a residency placement, and all placements must be approved by the program lead at the student's university. Placements must be at least 400 hours in duration, typically completed over a 12-16 week period. Students will recieve a pass/fail for this experience and both student and organization must complete an evaluation form about the placement.