Geriatric Medicine - 25-UAH-MED-GER-14
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- Geriatric Medicine
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- MED00043F Requisition #
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- Jun 10, 2025 Post Date
Geriatric Medicine / Care of the Elderly Physician
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, in partnership with Acute Care Alberta, Continuing Care Alberta and Covenant Health, invites applications for an accredited Geriatrician (Internal Medicine) / Family Medicine (Care of the Elderly ) physician to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) (0.6 FTE), Strathcona Community Health Centre (SCHC) (0.2 FTE), Fort Saskatchewan Health Centre (FSHC) (0.2 FTE). Duties include peri-operative and geriatric medicine consultation services at UAH, outpatient geriatric services at SCHC and inpatient consultation services at FSHC.
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, part of the School of Health Sciences is internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.
The Division of Geriatric Medicine is one of fourteen in the Department of Medicine. There are currently 14 geriatricians, academic and clinical, working across the Edmonton Zone, providing specialized geriatric medicine services to older adults, clinical education to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Division members research areas include incontinence, frailty, peri-operative care and dementia. Division members collaborate with the Faculty of Nursing on knowledge translation projects. Additionally, the Division offers a Royal College-approved residency program in Geriatric Medicine, ensuring the next generation of specialists is well-trained to meet the growing demand for the specialized care of older adults.
Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests and accomplishments, along with three letters of reference.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Dr. Adrian Wagg
Division Director, Geriatric Medicine
Applications will begin being reviewed two weeks following the posting of this position, however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apply Online
Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of the closing date.
The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be an MD (or equivalent) with certification in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, or Family Medicine with a Certificate in Care of the Elderly or equivalent, be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The job is eligible for sponsorship within Acute Care Alberta.