Description:

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, invites applications for a General Internal Medicine Physician to be based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the worlds top 50 medical schools and as one of Canadas premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.

The Department of Medicine is a recognized leader in innovative education, world-class research and outstanding patient care. It is the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the biggest at the University of Alberta. More than 800 academic and clinical faculty, students, residents and fellows help achieve our goal of improving health and health care locally and globally. These efforts are supported by more than 300 health, technical and support staff. The Department includes 14 divisions and serves communities throughout Northern Alberta and parts of British Columbia, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. General Internal Medicine is a key contributor to the Department, specializingin the care delivery for patients with complex, multisystem disease in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as making integral contributions to the education and research mandate of the Department.

Individuals interested in the education of trainees are encouraged to apply. Key deliverables of the role will include (but are not limited to) supervising and mentoring clinical trainees, and junior faculty; clinical care delivery in General Internal Medicine. Valued additional skills would be additional training or experience in any of: 1) Health economics, 2) Quality improvement/patient safety, 3) Obstetrical Medicine, 4) Health systems improvement, 5) Medical Education.

The successful candidate will be expected to apply for a Clinical Faculty, clinical Academic Colleague Appointment in the Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, which will be considered under a separate process through the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

Interested applicants are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, to:

Dr. Jennifer Ringrose

Division Director, General Internal Medicine

5-112 Clinical Sciences Building

11350-83 Ave

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

T6G 2G3

E-mail: jringros@ualberta.ca

Applications will begin being reviewed on May 8, 2023; 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.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of theImmigration and Refugee Protection Act(R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of the closing date.

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services hire on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.