Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon

Qualifications include an MD or equivalent, an active Fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) in Orthopaedic Surgery with additional fellowship training in hand and wrist surgery, and eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta. Additional sub-speciality training in orthopaedic elbow surgery would be preferred. It is expected that the successful candidate will have a significant academic interest in teaching and research in addition to clinical practice.

A major clinical focus in hand, wrist and elbow surgery is required. The practice is at the South Health Campus in the Calgary Zone. The successful candidate will be assigned a proportional role from within the existing hand surgery call schedule. Call duties will be a requirement according to this schedule and includes coverage for hand surgery at the South Health Campus. The successful candidate will have the option of participating in the general orthopaedic call schedule in addition to their hand call obligations. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in research. Duties will include recruiting and entering patients into on-going clinical trials; supervising students, residents and fellows with their research efforts and initiating new clinical research projects in association with other members of the division of Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery.

The successful candidate will act as a preceptor for students, clinical clerks, residents and fellows, and support undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate teaching. Participation in committees with administrative, clinical, educational, research or other mandates is required.

The successful candidate will have an appointment with the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Section of Orthopaedics. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and academic credentials.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services are committed to employment equity.

The deadline for applications is September 15th, 2025.

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three up to date letters of reference drafted within 12 months of applying in PDF form to:
Dr. Jason Werle
Section Head, Orthopaedic Surgery
Alberta Health Services/University of Calgary TRW Building, Suite 400
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6 Canada
Email: Francessca.Turner1@ucalgary.ca