Department of Surgery

Academic Plastic Surgeon

McMaster University, in conjunction withSt. Joseph's Healthcare is seeking an academic plastic surgeon. The HNHB LHIN (4) Plastic Surgery Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The service provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients within the catchment area and plays an essential role in the support of other programs including head and neck surgery and surgical oncology. The Plastic Surgery Division within the Department of Surgery, McMaster University is a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Plastic Surgery with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs.

The successful candidate will have Fellowship training in both microsurgery and hand/upper limb surgery. The successful applicant’s clinical skill set must include the full spectrum of plastic surgery care.   He/she will be expected to show evidence of interpersonal and collaborative skills and initiative to further advance the clinical and academic productivity of the plastic surgery Division. A full time appointment at the appropriate level in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University is required and will be available to the successful applicant. A commitment in surgical education at all levels is essential, as well as active participation in research and academic initiatives of the Plastic Surgery Division leadership, including active leadership in research and surgical education.

Applicants must have a Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. In accordance with Canada’s immigration policy, this advertisement is directed to Canadian Citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  St. Joseph's Healthcare, and McMaster University are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.

Applications must include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a description of previous academic experience, as well as of specialty training. Applications must be received by August 30, 2013. 

Applications are to be submitted to:

Dr. Susan Reid, Professor and Chair
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMasterUniversity
606-6 North Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton Health Sciences
237 Barton Street East, Hamilton ON
L8L 2X2 CANADA
Email: painebr@mcmaster.ca

Posted July 8, 2013