The Division of Hematology in the Department Medicine is seeking a full-time associate. This position is a joint benign hematology and AFP supported malignant hematology.
This group sees over 2,500 new oncology consults annually and cares for patients at Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital, with a satellite site for systemic therapy delivery at Headwaters Health Care Centre. Our division is separated by medical oncology solid tumours and hematology with an associated division lead for medical oncology and hematology. There are numerous unique opportunities for hematologists at Osler including a robust research program, engaging in numerous phase II/III clinical trials and investigator-initiated research. There are opportunities for quality improvement projects, medical education in which some clinicians have university appointments. Remuneration is fee-for-service as set by the OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees including AFP.
Qualifications
- The candidates must have a Certificate of Registration to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and have certification in internal medicine with subspecialty in medical oncology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
- Leadership experience, quality improvement experience and clinical trials experience are considered assets
- The position requires excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population)
About the program
Our benign hematology outpatient clinics at Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital are supported by in-clinic nursing, clerical and a pharmacist, in addition, the clinic is supported for transfusions. The oncology program consists of 16 oncologists and hematologists and is supported by a team-based model of care with dedicated team-based nursing, clerical, pharmacy and allied health. The program has a survivorship clinic, thrombosis clinic and a nurse practitioner led urgent care clinic, in addition to proactive monitoring of patients on systemic therapy through our oral anti-cancer chemotherapy program and Osler cancer immunotherapy program. We do offer some local complex hematology care with a day one autologous stem cell transplant transfer program in connection with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, in addition we have been providing bispecific T cell engagers since September 2023. We have a strong collaboration with our palliative care team with Osler being the first community Oncology Program in Canada that has the ESMO designation of integrated oncology and palliative care program. We are leaders in molecular testing and currently offer in house rapid next generation sequencing, including funding for myeloproliferative disorders.
About Osler
William Osler Health System (Osler) includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. Serving 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities within the central west region and nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety. Osler is accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.
Osler is an integral clinical partner in the development of Ontario’s new School of Medicine, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University and as part of its transition to an academic health centre. In addition, we are an affiliated academic community teaching site for the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine; Family Medicine Program, and there is ample opportunity to participate in clinical education with medical students and residents.
Submit your expression of interest to mso.recruitment@williamoslerhs.ca:
Attention: Dr. Ioana Ciric, Corporate Chief of Medicine
