GENERAL SURGEON WITH BARIATRIC AND UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SPECIALTY

This position is based primarily at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, but the successful candidate may work at other sites within the Calgary Zone.  This role will include Acute Care Surgery with equivalent night-time coverage and Elective OR time. The successful applicant will be committed to clinical care delivery and preference will be given to a candidate with an interest in medical app/software development.

The successful candidate will become a member of the Section of General Surgery in the Calgary Zone.  The General Surgery program provides service to the City of Calgary and surrounding communities including specialized care such as hepatobiliary surgery and transplantation, general surgical oncology, head and neck surgery, endocrine surgery, trauma, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, upper GI surgery, bariatric surgery, breast surgery and minimally invasive surgery.

The surgeon will be expected to apply for a clinical appointment with the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery and to participate in medical student and resident teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in or support ongoing research initiatives within the section.

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 and respect and encourage diversity.

Please submit a letter of application, your curriculum vitae and three letters of reference by April 5, 2025 to:

Dr. John Heine

Section Chief

Department of Surgery, University of Calgary

Email: john.heine@albertahealthservices.ca