Posting Date:Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Date to Apply By: 28 Feb 2016
Estimated Start Date: 01 Jul 2016
Address: 2200 Eglinton Avenue West
City: Mississauga, Ontario
Laboratory Medicine and Genetics Program: Credit Valley Hospital Site
Description:
Applications are invited for a one year Fellowship in Oncologic Pathology commencing July 1, 2016 within the Laboratory Medicine and Genetics Program of Trillium Health Partners at the Credit Valley Hospital Site. The Fellow will work with a group of ten anatomic and general pathologists servicing a large community academic hospital with a regional cancer program. The Fellow will gain wide exposure to biopsies and common cancer resection specimens. The Program has strong immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry facilities and hosts the regional molecular genetics laboratory.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Fellow will be responsible for signing out a manageable number of biopsies and large surgical cases. The Fellow will gain a wide exposure to oncologic pathology specimens including resection cases, prostate and bladder biopsies, general oncologic and GU consultation material. The Fellow will participate in biweekly multi-disciplinary cancer conferences along with regular intra-departmental case reviews and quality activities. The Fellow will be given an opportunity to participate in one or more research projects and will also assist in the undergraduate and postgraduate training programs. There will be opportunities for the Fellow to participate in other areas of surgical and cytopathology if desired.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include MD (or equivalent) degree; certification in general or anatomical pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; and registration for independent practice license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Residents completing their final year training may be eligible to apply. This position is open to all qualified candidates, however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Application:
Applications for the July 2016 Fellowship are being accepted now and up to February 28, 2016. Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest and curriculum vitae along with the names of three references. Application materials should be sent to:
Please use the following contact information to apply for this job:
Contact Name: Dr. John Srigley, Program Chief, Laboratory Medicine and Genetics Program
Contact Address: 2200 Eglinton Avenue West Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1
Contact Email: john.srigley@trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Contact Phone: 905-813-2696
Contact Fax: 905-813-4132