McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences, is seeking a full-time academic physician to join the Division of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine and provide care at McMaster Children’s Hospital.
About Us:
McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is a globally renowned pediatric hospital dedicated to children’s health delivering excellence in clinical care, child health research, and education. It is home to some of the country’s most respected pediatric care programs, including Canada’s largest NICU and the largest prosthetic and orthotics facility of its kind. MCH also houses one of Ontario’s fastest-growing pediatric emergency departments, the largest inpatient child and youth mental health unit, and more. MCH is undergoing the most significant expansion in its history, fueled by a landmark provincial investment to expand critical services, add top-tier clinicians, and improve access to cutting-edge pediatric care for families across Ontario.
McMaster University is consistently ranked among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, housing 70 research centers and more than 100 research chairs. McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine and is a global leader in health education and research. FHS combines healthcare disciplines under one Faculty in an interprofessional, interdisciplinary model which encourages innovation and collaboration, preparing healthcare learners and researchers for future practice. At the core of this training is our strong relationships with our academic hospital partners: Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University is a dynamic and growing community of over 200 pediatric specialists, sub-specialists, scientists, educators, and learners, all united by a shared mission: to improve the wellbeing of children and their families through exceptional patient-centered care, transformative research, and groundbreaking education. Our faculty are leaders in their fields—holding prestigious Canada Research Chairs, national teaching awards, and honoured as members of the Order of Canada. At McMaster, you will work alongside some of the most innovative minds in child health, driven by our core values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and innovation. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous Reconciliation, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
The Division of Adolescent Medicine has one of the busiest eating disorder programs in the country with a large outpatient program, an 8-bed inpatient unit, and a 4-bed day hospital program. The Division also has a large multidisciplinary chronic pain and mind-body medicine program serving children and youth with a wide variety of conditions including somatization and functional neurological symptom disorder. A newly funded multidisciplinary Gender Diversity clinic is also housed in the Division, in addition to a large General Adolescent Medicine service – with a focus on youth living with a chronic condition.
We invite you to join us as we work toward our vision of a brighter path for every child and their family. Be part of our team of leaders, innovators, and advocates, and help shape the future of pediatric care, education, and research. Learn more about the Department of Pediatrics, and explore the difference you can make by visiting: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/pediatrics
Position Requirements:
This position will incorporate an academic appointment, and salary will align with the Department of Pediatric Practice Plans and academic rank will be commensurate with the experience of the applicant. The Division of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine currently consists of faculty members with a wide range of clinical, academic and research interests. We offer a collegial atmosphere, a unique academic environment, many research opportunities and the opportunity to work in a growing academic department with enthusiastic colleagues.
The ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:
Applicants at all academic levels are encouraged to apply. While the primary focus is on recruiting for this role, experienced candidates with demonstrated leadership interest may also be considered for Division Head or other leadership opportunities.
Completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Adolescent Medicine.
Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada ideally in both Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.
Have a vision for an academic career in Adolescent Medicine including demonstrated productivity in the field through education, research, advocacy, or administration.
Have a passion for medical education and evidence of educational innovation or scholarly activities.
Passion and experience caring for children and youth with complex eating disorders is a must. Additional areas of interest might include clinical areas such as gender affirming care, substance use, chronic pain and somatization, sexual health and caring for youth with complex health care needs
