Academic Hepatologist - University of Toronto, Toronto

The opportunity

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, together with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at University Health Network and Sinai Health, invites applications for the position of Academic Hepatologist. Based within the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease at Toronto General Hospital, this academic medicine opportunity features an anticipated start date of February 1, 2027, or as mutually agreed. The successful candidate will join the full-time academic faculty as a Clinician Teacher, Clinician Quality Improvement, or Clinician Investigator, contributing to a dynamic, high-volume liver disease program in Toronto.

Key duties

The appointee will balance clinical practice with academic responsibilities, complementing existing strengths within the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease and driving medical education and research initiatives forward.

• Provide comprehensive care to both ambulatory and hospitalized patients with liver disease
• Provide outpatient endoscopy for hepatology patients
• Contribute to educational initiatives, medical education, and training programs
• Engage in quality improvement activities and clinical trials
• Develop emerging areas of academic excellence in liver disease

Qualifications

Applicants must meet rigorous clinical, educational, and professional standards to qualify for faculty appointment within the University of Toronto Department of Medicine.

• Accomplished physician holding an MD degree or equivalent
• Completed residency and subspecialty training in hepatology with demonstrated expertise in managing acute and chronic liver disease
• Subspecialty interest in autoimmune liver disease is preferred based on current clinical needs
• Must hold a graduate degree such as a Master Teacher Program, MSc, PhD, or equivalent
• Experience in medical education, quality improvement, and/or research in liver disease
• Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or holding equivalent qualifications permitting eligibility for practice in Ontario
• Must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Proficiency in English

Perks and benefits

This academic position provides highly competitive compensation and structure suited for leading clinicians in Ontario.

• Minimum annual income of CAD $300,000, derived primarily from fee-for-service clinical practice and UHN Department of Medicine Practice Plan components
• Compensation consistent with that of academic hepatologists in Ontario, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and scholarly accomplishments
• Opportunity to shape clinical trials and educational initiatives within a premier academic health science centre