Department of Medical Imaging, Neuroradiologist - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

Description

NEURORADIOLOGIST – HAMILTON
The Department of Medical Imaging, McMaster University and the Department of Diagnostic Imaging,
Hamilton Health Sciences are seeking a full-time diagnostic neuroradiologist for the Hamilton
General Hospital site.

The Hamilton General Hospital is a large tertiary referral centre, with the Regional Stroke Centre,
a busy Neurosurgical Centre and Level 1 trauma program. The Neuroradiology Division at this site is
comprised of ten fellowship trained neuroradiologists, within a group of twenty eight radiologists,
providing a full range of diagnostic clinical services. Applicants must possess skills which will
enhance our tertiary imaging team and multi- disciplinary programs. The position involves
scheduling for clinical work, subspecialty and teaching rounds, encompassing assignments in both
inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as participation in the Department on-call schedule. The
position includes some general radiology work. Applicants must possess strong diagnostic skills and
will be expected to participate in percutaneous spinal procedures, such as image-guided lumbar
punctures and myelography. Completion of two-year neuroradiology fellowship training is preferred,
although candidates with one year of fellowship training are also encouraged to apply. Experience
in advanced MR techniques will be considered an asset.

This is a full-time faculty position at McMaster University, with academic rank commensurate with
the candidate's qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will promote clinical
scholarship through teaching, mentorship and support for research and will demonstrate excellence
in clinical care, exhibit collegial, civil relations in all interactions. The McMaster
Neuroradiology Residency Program is an accredited program with the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada. As well, the McMaster Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is a highly rated
training program in Canada. Participation in teaching and supervision for our strong residency and
subspecialty programs, as well as undergraduate programs is required.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario, certified in
Diagnostic Radiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and meet the
credentialing requirements of Hamilton Health Sciences and Barton Associates affiliated community
practices.
Hamilton Health Sciences is a family of seven hospitals and a cancer centre, serving more than
2.3 million residents of Hamilton, central south and central west Ontario. The Diagnostic Imaging
department at HHS provides comprehensive care for the region, with subspecialty
imaging expertise.

With pioneering education advances and excellence in world-class research, McMaster University has
consistently placed among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine. The Michael
G. DeGroote School of Medicine is world-renowned for its innovative method of small group,
problem-based education, and a focus on self-directed, life-long learning. The Department of
Medical Imaging provides rewarding opportunities for faculty who are interested in education,
clinical excellence, research and multi-disciplinary team projects.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada's
reporting requirements, the employer is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as
either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their
country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the
following statements: "Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada" or "No, I am not a
citizen or permanent resident of Canada".

Interested applicants should submit in PDF format:

• A cover letter of intent inclusive of a statement of teaching interests and philosophy and/or
research interests where applicable

• A Curriculum Vitae

• Names of three references; please note that no reference or letters of recommendations are
required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process.
Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.

• Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing
equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within
higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)