Orthopaedic Hip Arthroscopy Sports Medicine 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 hip arthroscopy sports medicine surgery and eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta. 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 hip arthroscopy sports medicine surgery is required. The practice is at the South Health Campus in the Calgary Zone.  The successful candidate will participate in a call schedule and treat single-limb trauma at South Health Campus. 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 Section of Orthopaedic Surgery and in this subspecialty field.

The successful candidate will act as a preceptor for medical 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 Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.  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 Jan. 31, 2024. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference in PDF form to:

Dr. Jason Werle

Section Head, Orthopaedic Surgery

Alberta Health Services/University of Calgary

G205, Health Sciences Building

3300 Hospital Drive NW

Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1 Canada

Email: francessca.turner@albertahealthservices.ca