Multiple Sclerosis Clinician Educator Neurologist

The successful candidate must have:

-          MD degree (or equivalent)

-          Completed residency training in Adult Neurology

-          Eligible to be certified in Neurology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

-          Completed a multiple sclerosis fellowship program

-          Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta

-          Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status

Considered an asset:

-          A Masters’ of Medical Education

-          Commitment to education of neurology residents and fellows

-          Experience and interest in participation of MS and CNS inflammatory research activities

Key accountabilities of the Fee for Service Multiple Sclerosis Clinician Educator position will include, but will not be limited to:

Outpatient and Call/Inpatient Clinical Responsibilities:

-          Diagnosis and care for those with multiple sclerosis and central neuroinflammatory disorders through participation in the MS program for those Albertans in the Edmonton corridor, North corridor, Central corridor and Northwest Territories

-          Inpatient/Call - Care for those in the Edmonton corridor, North corridor, Central corridor and Northwest Territories presenting with possible acute neurologic conditions between the University of Alberta hospital and Royal Alexandra hospital

Academic Responsibilities:

-          To be a part of and contribute to the Division of Neurology academic initiatives such as strategic planning

-          Participate in Divisional meetings, retreats and neuroscience Rounds

-          Contribute to multiple sclerosis & CNS inflammatory research efforts, local and multi-centre

-          Ability to create and sustain a movement disorders research program, independently and as part of collaborative teams

-          Contribute to quality improvement activities of the division, corridor, and site

-          Contribute to and attend neuroinflammatory rounds

Education Responsibilities:

-          Education of undergraduate medical students, residents (rotating and neurology), and fellows – classroom and bedside

-          Supervise residents, fellows and graduate students on research activities

-          OSCE participation

-          Enthusiasm for exploring opportunities in education:  undergraduate medical school, residency program, fellowship, continuing education

-          Aid in coordinating the MS rotation for residents

The successful candidate will report to the Divisional Director of Neurology at the University of Alberta and the Edmonton Zone Lead of Neurology for AHS. Remuneration will be based on the Fee-for-Service (FFS) schedule.

The successful applicant will be expected to apply for a Clinical Academic Colleague Appointment in the Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, which will be considered under a separate process through the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

Interested candidates are asked to APPLY ONLINE with a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their experience, education, qualifications, fellowship training, experience and/or research experience.

Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after the ad is posted for Canadians or 30 days after the ad is posted for foreign nationals; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For short-listed candidates, we will ask for three names to contact as references, at least one of whom was in a supervisory position and/or program director role for the candidate.

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.