Date Posted: 06/27/2024
Closing Date: 09/16/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 38425
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences
Hospital Affiliation: Unity Health Toronto - St. Michael's
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)


Description:


The Department of Ophthalmology at Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital (SMH) and the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto (DOVS) is inviting applications for the position of Vitreoretinal surgeon. The primary appointment will be at SMH with a full-time clinical position with an expectation of at least 20% non-clinical work (research, teaching and academic administration). The effective date of this appointment is January 1, 2025.


The candidate will participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, fellows and other allied health staff in addition to adding to the body of knowledge through original research. The candidate will be required to participate on various committees in the Department of Ophthalmology at SMH to aid in the effective function of the department as well as at DOVS as required. Graduate degrees or other certified training in research methodology, quality improvement, epidemiology, data management, public health, bioinformatics and/or medical education is an asset.


The successful candidate will provide clinical sub-specialty care in vitreoretinal including on call coverage. Surgeries are performed at SMH and at the DOVS surgical center, the Kensington Eye Institute (KEI). Cross coverage to the other hospitals within the Unity Health Toronto network (St. Joseph’s Hospital and Providence Villa) maybe required. Up to 30% (0.3 FTE) may be spent on non- SMH/DOVS-related activities. Experience and/or training in the management of uveitis, oncology, pediatrics, inherited retinal diseases, ophthalmic imaging, trauma and/or complex retinal surgery is an asset.


The successful candidate should possess research skills as evidenced by advanced training and publication history. The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent, have a minimum 2 years of fellowship training in Vitreoretinal surgery and be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of Lecturer or higher. The candidate must currently hold or be eligible for certification in Ophthalmology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. This position is resourced with operating room time, clinic space, administrative space, and diagnostics. The successful candidate should be eligible to apply for an academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


The SMH Department of Ophthalmology is a full academic ophthalmology unit that includes all ophthalmic sub-specialties with specific emphasis in vitreoretinal (VR) diseases and surgery. It is uniquely positioned as the vitreoretinal center within the university teaching hospitals and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The SMH VR group works closely with all the ophthalmic sub-specialties within the department and the university serving the patient population as well as interaction with the VR groups in the other teaching hospitals to provide regional/provincial VR care.


Unity Health Toronto is comprised of Providence, St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s Hospitals. All three were founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph with a mission of providing compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care to all in need. We advance excellence in health care through world-class education, research and innovation.


Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees no later than September 16, 2024 to Dr. David Wong at david.wong@unityhealth.to.

David T. Wong MD, FRCSC, FASRS, DRCPSC
Ophthalmologist - in – Chief, Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences
Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto


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