Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgeon

Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgeon

Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery

University Health Network

The Division of General Surgery at the University Health Network and the University of Toronto are inviting applications for a full time faculty position as a Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon in the Division of General Surgery, at the level of Assistant, Associate or Professor. The effective date of this position is flexible, but preferably March 2020.

The successful candidate will support the priority clinical programs and academic mission of University Health Network, which is an academic institution affiliated with the University of Toronto.  The University Health Network is comprised of the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and the Michener Institute. The HPB surgery program at UHN is recognized internationally for excellence in patient care, innovation, research and education. The Division of General Surgery currently has 23 surgeons, 5 of whom specialize in HPB surgery. Case volumes place the HPB Program within the busiest programs in North America.

The successful candidate will lead the minimally invasive HPB surgery program at UHN in collaboration with both HPB surgical oncology and transplantation and will establish this as their clinical and research focus. The candidate will have demonstrated a strong academic commitment, manifested by prior publications and international collaborations in the field of interest. Evidence of productivity, excellence, and the potential to become an international leader is essential. Research support and mentoring will be provided.  Responsibilities will include surgery, on-call, practical and didactic teaching of General Surgery Residents, as well as HPB/Transplant Clinical Fellows, all of whom are on service continuously.  

The successful candidate will have completed a residency program in general surgery as well as an HPB fellowship.  They will have demonstrated outstanding technical skills, including advanced laparoscopic surgical skills. Robotic surgery skills and/or advanced endoscopy skills would be an asset. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and to teach trainees at all levels is essential.  It is expected that the successful candidate will bring their special expertise in research or education to the role. 

The candidate will hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and be a FRCSC of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. A graduate degree (Masters or PhD) would be an asset.

Salary will be in the range of $300,000 to $400,000, as well as commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an estimate, based on fee for service billings.

Please submit a letter of intent, CV and the name of three referees by January 4, 2020 to:

Allan Okrainec, MD, MHPE, FRCSC, FACS

Head, Division of General Surgery, UHN

Peter A. Crossgrove Chair in General Surgery

Toronto General Hospital   10 Eaton Room 217   

200 Elizabeth St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2C4

Questions and correspondence should be directed to: Deborah Wilson; deborah.wilson@uhn.ca ; T: (416) 340-3573.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

For more information about the Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery, please visit our home page at http://surgery.utoronto.ca