FMC- THORACIC SURGEON

The successful candidate will become a member of the Section of Thoracic Surgery and they will join a collaborative practice model, with the existing surgeons, to provide comprehensive care for thoracic surgery patients in Southern Alberta, excluding transplant surgery. This will include participating in on call duties as well as a central triage system of distribution of consults. The surgeon will have access to an onsite office and administrative support. Clinic and operating room time resources are shared equally amongst the group members. Acute care services will be provided, in the main operating room, at the Foothills Medical Centre with privileges at all Calgary Zone facilities.

The surgeon will be expected to have a clinical academic appointment with the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, and to participate in the Royal College approved residency training program and associated committees. They will also be involved in medical student teaching. They will take on administrative roles and responsibilities in alignment with section needs.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary are committed to employment equity.  Please submit a letter of application, your curriculum vitae and three letters of reference by April 22, 2024 to:

Dr. Colin Schieman

Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery, AHS – Calgary Zone

Room G33H, Foothills Medical Centre

1403 29^th St NW

Calgary, AB  T2N 2T9

Applications Attention to:

Ms. Ashley Ulmer

Ashley.ulmer@ahs.ca