Medical Geneticist – Lecturer / Assistant Professor

MICHAEL GARRON HOSPTAL‑TORONTO EAST HEALTH NETWORK

Job Category : Clinical

Department : Department of Paediatrics

Hospital : Michael Garron Hospital‑Toronto East Health Network‑Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Description : The Department of Paediatrics (in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Medicine) at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is seeking to recruit a medical geneticist to join a growing team of paediatricians and paediatric subspecialists. The successful candidate will be eligible for a clinical academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. Effective start date is early 2026.

The Department of Paediatrics at MGH (in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Medicine) is building a brand new general medical genetics clinic to serve our diverse population and manage care across the lifespan and all aspects of clinical genetics indications including neonatal, paediatric, prenatal and adult care. The successful candidate would be paired with a genetic counselor and administrative staff. MGH serves as a training site for the University of Toronto’s post‑graduate training in Paediatrics, Obstetrics / Gynecology, and Internal Medicine. The successful candidate should have a strong aptitude in post‑graduate medical teaching.

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree, should hold or be eligible for certification in Medical Genetics and Genomics by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the Canadian College of Medical Genetics or equivalent (e.g. American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics), and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario.

Application Instructions :

• A cover letter
• A current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of 3 referees

Inquiries and complete packages should be submitted to Dr. Celia Atkinson, Chief of Paediatrics and Medical Director of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Services, at celia.atkinson@tehn.ca

Diversity Statement : Michael Garron Hospital and the University of Toronto embrace diversity and are building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our clinical and academic mission.

Accessibility Statement : Michael Garron Hospital and the University of Toronto strive to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seek to increase diversity among our community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked to our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our clinical and academic mission.

We are committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact celia.atkinson@tehn.ca

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