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Academic Urologist
McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton are seeking an academic transplant urologist. The Urology Division provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients from other regions of the province and plays an essential role in the support of regional programs including gynecological oncology, colorectal surgery and surgical oncology, renal disease and transplantation. The Urology Division together with the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Urology with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs.
The successful candidate will be based at St. Joseph’s Hospital and will be expected to demonstrate experience and subspecialty training in Renal Transplantation and ideally a subspecialty focus / interest in Urologic Oncology, particularly Renal Cancer. The successful applicant’s clinical skill set must include facility with general urology for the purposes of regional call duties. He/she will be expected to show evidence of interpersonal and collaborative skills and initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity of the regional urology service. A full time appointment at the appropriate level in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University is required and will be available to the successful applicant. A commitment and demonstrated interest in surgical education at all levels is essential, as well as active participation in research programs and academic initiatives of the Division of Urology.
Applicants must have fellowship training in Transplantation experience. Candidates must have certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. Preference will be given to applicants with experience and interest in clinical trials in Transplantation and evidence based surgery. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”
How To Apply
Applications must include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a description of previous academic experience, as well as of specialty training. This application will remain open until the position is filled. Applications are to be submitted to
Dr. Susan Reid, Professor and Chair,
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
B3-155 Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre
711 Concession Street
Hamilton, ON L8V 1C3
Email: painebr@mcmaster.ca
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