Fellowship Advanced Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery 22-UAH-SUR-OTO-FLOC-06 Temporary/Casual Job
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The Division of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta and the Section of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Alberta Health Services-Edmonton Zone are inviting trainees to apply for a one-year Advanced Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery fellowship commencing July 1, 2022.
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry has been internationally recognized as among the worlds top 50 medical schools and as one of Canadas premier health-education institutions. Alberta Health Services is Canadas largest and only provincial health region providing services for a population of over 3 million people.
While the fellowship is primarily based out of the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH), the Division of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery in Edmonton provides comprehensive services for a wide geographic area for northern Alberta and neighboring provinces. The UAH is one of Canadas leading clinical, research, and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually from across western and northern Canada and offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including specialized services within cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, medicine, renal critical care, emergency and trauma care, and a state-of-the-art burn unit. The hospital is also home to Alberta Health Services organ and tissue transplant program, which is recognized as a national leader in both success rates and transplants volumes.
This program is designed to be a mix of both clinical and research opportunities.Fellows will be expected to participate in regular new patient and follow up clinics as well as on-call services and emergency room consultations, based on the fellows interests and department needs. Scholarly activity is also expected, including basic, translational, or clinical research projects carried out with appropriate attending staff guidance. The individual will also provide locum-tenens coverage for the duration of the fellowship. Compensation will be based on Fee for Services for clinical locum services along with a fellowship stipend.
Selection criteria will include demonstrated interest in Head & Neck Oncology, clinical skills and experience, and academic achievements.
- Position Classification: Long-term Locum
- FTE: 1
- Department: Surgery
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
- Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
- Compensation: Compensation will be based on Fee for Services for clinical locum services along with a fellowship stipend.
- Community Info: Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry has been internationally recognized as among the worlds top 50 medical schools and as one of Canadas premier health-education institutions. Alberta Health Services is Canadas largest and only provincial health region providing services for a population of over 3 million people.
- Posting Date: Jan 20, 2023
- Closing Date: Jun 30, 2022
- Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Company Description
General Practitioners and Family Physicians are licensed health care professionals and are educated in the general practice, with opportunities to focus their practice in specialized areas.
Specialist physicians are trained and certified to provide patient care within a specific discipline. They also act as consultants to other physicians; perform surgery and supervise surgical procedures; and may conduct research on the nature, cause and development of diseases.
