Associate or Full Professor - Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital

Date Posted: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 04/03/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 41830
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: Unity Health Toronto - St. Michael's
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Applications are invited for the position of Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, at St. Michael’s Hospital. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed upon. This appointment is for a five-year term renewable upon successful review.

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree and must be Certified or Examination Eligible in Emergency Medicine, eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario, and eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto.

The St. Michael’s Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is a crucial access point for urgent and emergent care, playing a pivotal role in our goal to advance health care excellence through education, research, and innovation. With approximately 70,000 visits annually, the ED serves a diverse population and is integral to the hospital’s function as a Level 1 trauma centre. The ED is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that prioritizes accessibility, equity, and inclusivity for our communities.

The Department seeks a visionary leader with outstanding administrative and leadership skills, particularly with experience in systems leadership, developing partnerships, and providing mentorship and support for academic physicians in career growth, wellness, and change management. A strong academic track record in research, education, or quality improvement and leadership are required. The successful candidate will ensure research growth and foster collaborations with the Keenan Research Centre, the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, and external partners. Equally important are strong clinical skills and awareness of the unique population served by the hospital, in order to foster excellence in patient care and continued advocacy for people with social vulnerabilities.

Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience. Unity Health Toronto is committed to supporting leadership development opportunities for Department Chiefs.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees no later than April 3rd, 2025 to:

Sharon Straus, CM MD MSc FRCPC FRSC
Executive Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Medical Officer
Unity Health Toronto
Email: Sharon.Straus@unityhealth.to
cc: Erin.Walsh@unityhealth.to

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