McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences, is seeking a full-time academic physician to join the Division of Pediatric Cardiology 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 Cardiology at McMaster is an inpatient and outpatient service that functions as a tertiary care referral centre for the regions of Waterloo-Wellington and Hamilton-Niagara-Haldimand-Brant (LHIN's 3 and 4) serving a community of 2.3 million people. The successful candidate must have experience in the management of children with complex cardiac anomalies, fetal cardiology, pediatric echocardiography, and research. We are looking to further contribute to the ongoing research with innovative pediatric cardiology clinical research initiatives.
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 is an academic appointment, and salary will align with the Dept of Pediatric Practice Plans. Academic rank will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology 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:
- Completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiology.
- Completed formal subspecialty training in Fetal Cardiology or substantial expertise and experience in the field.
- Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, ideally in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.
