Academic Anatomical Pathologist
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program and McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Applications are invited for a full-time Head, Neck, and Endocrine Pathologist in the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP), with an academic appointment at an appropriate rank in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University, Hamilton.
The ideal candidate for this role is a motivated and collegial physician with a strong sense of professionalism and excellent communication skills. The candidate will have subspecialty expertise through a recognized fellowship, or at least five years practice experience in Head, Neck, and Endocrine Pathology, including related molecular/biomarker testing and reporting. Strong surgical pathology and frozen section skills are required. Additional experience/training in cytopathology is preferred. Applicants must hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, in Anatomical or General Pathology, and must hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the Province of Ontario.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A commitment to academic scholarship in the areas of education, quality improvement, knowledge translation, innovation, and/or clinical/translational research is essential.
About the HRLMP, McMaster University, and Hamilton:
The HRLMP encompasses five tertiary care hospitals operated by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare and employs more than 30 anatomical pathologists in all subspecialties. McMaster University plays an integral role in the educational and economic life of Hamilton, providing a stimulating academic environment with unique opportunities for clinical and basic research.
Hamilton is the tenth largest city in Canada with a diversified economy, a multicultural population, an active arts and culture scene, breathtaking natural beauty, and safe and welcoming neighborhoods. We believe HRLMP is a great place to work – and Hamilton is a great place to call home. For more information about HRLMP you can visit https://www.hrlmp.org/. For more information about Hamilton, please visit https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/cities-towns/hamilton
The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University is recognized for its excellence in basic and clinical research, outstanding diagnostic and clinical medicine, and for its strong undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education, all of which illustrate the expertise and diversity of our faculty and staff. For more information, please visit https://pathologymolecularmedicine.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are to submit a:
Letter of interest, including career plans, qualifications / expertise and accomplishments, specifically as to how these relate to this position. This should include an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement reflecting on their past and present activities in EDI, and how they plan to contribute to our EDI mission when they join HRLMP/McMaster.
All documents are to be submitted to the McMaster University Careers Website. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Please address your letter of interest to:
Dr. Ihab El-Shinnawy
Discipline Director, Anatomical Pathology
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program
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