Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery

Western University

St. Joseph ’ s Health Care London; London Health Sciences Centre

Posting Date : November 15, 2024

Position Profile : A Full-time Limited Term Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a Continuing Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor, depending upon experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. The Division of Plastic Surgery is affiliated with London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London and is presently comprised of 10 surgeons with busy clinical practices. The Division has a strong clinical research interest and is an accredited Royal College training program.

Academic and Clinical Expectations : The successful candidate must have fellowship training in, and a strong interest in hand, wrist and microsurgery. Additional interest and training in peripheral nerve surgery would be an asset. The successful candidate will become a member of the Roth|McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre, Canada’s largest multi-disciplinary upper extremity surgery group and will also share in city-wide Plastic Surgery call on weekends. The successful candidate must be interested in pursuing a strong academic career and will be expected to participate actively in the Division’s academic, research and education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, postgraduate trainees and fellows. Applicants considered at the rank of Associate or Full Professor must have demonstrated the ability to publish in the highest quality academic and subspecialty outlets and be a recognized expert in their field of research.

Qualifications : The successful candidate must have an MD or equivalent; have completed an accredited Plastic Surgery training program; have advanced training in hand and wrist surgery; have a strong research interest and / or an advanced degree; and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario.

Compensation Details : Compensation for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be primarily composed of the following sources : Fee for service (OHIP billings), Alternative Funding Plan, academic salary, and specialty review funding.

The City : London, Ontario. London is Canada’s 10th largest city with a population of 450,000, a catchment area of 2 million, and is situated in southwestern Ontario midway between Toronto and Detroit. The region has a diverse economy and excellent educational opportunities. It is a safe and diverse city and its numerous parks, trails, recreational, cultural and sporting opportunities make it an attractive place to live.

The University : Western University is a research-intensive university with full-time enrolment of about 34,000 students with a full range of academic and professional programs. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides an outstanding educational experience within a research intensive environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.