The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Clinical Academic Medicine Health Services Plan (AMHSP) position to be based at the University of Alberta. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.
The successful candidate will join a group of endocrinologists in a tertiary care facility in the Edmonton Zone, which serves over 1.5 million people, including the world’s largest pancreatic islet transplant program. The Division has excellent clinical facilities; a Royal College approved resident training program and easy access to dynamic testing and the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Key accountabilities of the AMHSP position will include, but will not be limited to, clinical work at the KEC as well as clinical service, clinical teaching, and classroom teaching and 10% protected research time. There are on-call expectations for the Endocrinology service and Triage service. There will be an expectation of holding a weekly diabetes/insulin pump ambulatory multidisciplinary clinic within the Kaye Edmonton Clinic as well as general endocrine ambulatory clinics. Research interests can be variable, but patient oriented quality improvement/quality assurance approaches that support the Endocrine Division and are relevant to best patient outcomes are preferred. There is a need for leadership in the development of new Endocrine subspecialty clinics at the KEC, and having experience or interest in this innovation is desirable.
The successful candidate will have an MD degree or equivalent, a minimum of 2 years of independent practice, and also be eligible or currently certified in Endocrinology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility for or a current licence with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) is also required. . The successful candidate will be expected to apply for a Clinical Academic Colleague Appointment in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, which will be considered under a separate process.
Remuneration for this position is based on the AMHSP and be commensurate with education and experience.
Interested applicants are asked to apply online and submit a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, professional qualifications, clinical, leadership, research and teaching experience. For further information, please contact:
Dr. Terra Arnason MD PhD FRCPC Divisional Director, Endocrinology 9-112 Clinical Sciences Building 11350-83 Avenue
Edmonton Alberta Canada T6G 2G3
E-mail endoea@ualberta.ca
Applications will begin being reviewed on August 28, 2024; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at www.ualberta.ca.
Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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