Academic Geriatrician - University of Toronto, Toronto

Role Overview

The University of Toronto and St. Michael's Hospital, part of Unity Health Toronto, are actively seeking a dedicated full-time Academic Geriatrician. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both clinical care and academic excellence within the esteemed Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine. As a Clinician Teacher (CT), the successful candidate will hold a full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto, with the rank of Lecturer or Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commencing February 1, 2027, or soon after. This position is integral to supporting the significant demands for geriatric medicine services across St. Michael's Hospital and Providence Healthcare in downtown Toronto.

Requirements

To be considered for this vital academic geriatrician position, candidates must meet specific professional and academic qualifications, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality patient care and medical education. The University of Toronto and St. Michael's Hospital seek individuals with a strong foundation in geriatric medicine.

• Hold an MD degree.
• Be eligible for certification in Geriatric Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Possess, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Demonstrate proven clinical excellence across various aspects of geriatric medicine.

What You'll Do

As an Academic Geriatrician, your responsibilities will span comprehensive patient care, robust educational contributions, and collaborative research initiatives. You will play a crucial role in advancing geriatric medicine within a leading academic hospital environment in Toronto, contributing to the reputation of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital, which is known internationally for its clinical research, education, and knowledge translation.

• Participate actively in the educational programs in Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare, and the University of Toronto.
• Collaborate in clinical research and quality improvement programs.
• Support the large in-patient and out-patient demands at St. Michael’s Hospital and Providence Healthcare.
• Have the opportunity to further support clinical and educational programs at Providence Healthcare - Unity Health Toronto.

Perks and Benefits

This full-time clinical academic position offers an estimated remuneration above $200,000 annually, which will be commensurate with your academic rank, qualifications, clinical work, and experience. You will join a dynamic Division of Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital, composed of nine full-time and one part-time academic geriatricians, renowned for its contributions to clinical research, education, and knowledge translation within the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and academically rich environment in Toronto.