Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Program Director, General Internal

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 01/15/2025
Closing Date: 02/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 41296
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Program Director, General Internal Medicine. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Successful completion of the Continuing Faculty Appointment Review (CFAR) is required. Preference will be given to applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor or above. The term of the Program Director (PD), General Internal Medicine appointment is five years with the possibility of one renewal following a successful review. Effective start date is July 1, 2025, or an alternative date as mutually agreed on with a transition/mentorship period prior to the start date.
The Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Toronto is a dynamic and vibrant division, being central to the clinical care of complex patients at all of the major teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto. The clinical care, research, education and quality improvement activities in the Division is world-class, and the numerous hospital sites offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of training and scholarly experiences in the field of General Internal Medicine.
The Program Director, General Internal Medicine is a leadership position, highly valued and pivotal to the overall success of the Department. The Program Director, General Internal Medicine is responsible for the overall conduct, organization and accountability of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada’s General Internal Medicine residency training program. The PD reports directly to the Vice-Chair, Education or his/her designate and the Departmental Division Director. The PD is also accountable to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education.
The ideal candidate is a respected clinical teacher or educator and innovative leader with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with an interest in education. A solid track record of scholarship and innovation would be a strong asset. They will ensure that residents are able to achieve the competencies of General Internal Medicine and that they are thoroughly prepared for their Royal College examinations and future careers as General Internal Medicine Subspecialists.
Applicants must hold an MD degree, be a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada General Internal Medicine Specialist or be eligible for certification in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure in Ontario.
The preferred hospital site for the Program Director’s clinical activities will be negotiated with the successful candidate and be one of the following fully-affiliated University sites: Sinai Health Systems, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC), St. Michael’s Hospital, University Health Network or Women’s College Hospital. The Program Director for General Internal Medicine will receive an annual stipend from the Department of Medicine in the amount of $37,500 plus HST (if applicable). The PD will have support from an administrative assistant and use team workspace within the Department of Medicine.
Applications will be accepted until February 22, 2025. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a letter of interest and up-to-date curriculum vitae to Dr. Arno Kumagai, Vice Chair Education c/o sawan.tate@utoronto.ca. Note – the letter of intent should not only outline your strengths and leadership skills as they relate to this position but describe your vision for the program. If you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the Department Division Director Dr. Brian Wong at BrianM.Wong@sunnybrook.ca
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