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RE-ENTRY POSITION PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY Looking for a change of career? Interested in epidemiology, program evaluation, health policy, environmental health, health disparities? The University of Saskatchewan’s new Royal College program in Public Health and Preventive Medicine will have a re-entry position starting July 2012, based in Saskatoon. The program involves academic course work at the U of S and rotations which take advantage of Saskatchewan’s strong public health system with the potential for electives in other provinces or countries. It would be appropriate for family physicians or other specialists already in practice looking for a career change. Further details are available at: www.medicine.usask.ca/che/residency-program/index.html Interviews will be in late March. For more information contact rossfindlater@usask.ca.
BE A TRAILBLAZER. The University of Manitoba is a place where you can define your future and your career. Our commitment to discovery and community encompasses everything we do, from the education we offer students to the workplace we create for staff. The University of Manitoba offers excellent benefits, world-class facilities and an inspirational environment where you can shape your career and make a positive impact every day. Academic Family Physician (Urban Stream) Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine As a skilled Family Physician you will share your knowledge with residents and other learners, ensure your patients receive excellent care, and participate in scholarly activity. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a Winnipeg teaching clinic with an inter-professional faculty. Qualifications: Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician in the Province of Manitoba Certified or eligible for certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada Academic Family Physician (Northern/Remote Stream) Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine J A Hildes Northern Medical Unit, Faculty of Medicine You are a skilled Family Physician with northern experience, an interest in teaching, and a desire to combine northern and urban practice. Working half-time in Winnipeg and half-time in Manitoba First Nations Communities, you prepare residents to work in northern and remote regions. Qualifications: Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician in the Province of Manitoba Certified or eligible for certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada For more information on these opportunities, please visit: umanitoba.ca/employment
FAMILY PHYSICIAN: Clearwater, BC Interior Health is seeking 3 Family Physicians in Clearwater, BC. Currently, there are 2 permanent full-time Physicians in the practice with 3 permanent vacancies needing to be filled. We strive for an on-call rotation of 1 to 4 (currently working with locum physicians to assist with emergency room on-call). Call is not onerous. Relaxed pace of work . Good remuneration. Congenial colleagues. The Medical Clinic is a group practice located approx. 2 kilometres down the road from the hospital. New hospital environment (build completed 2002) with 6 Acute Care beds, 21 Residential Care beds, 6 stretcher Emergency Room, and Lab, X-Ray, Physiotherapy services. Home Care, Home Support, and Public Health all within hospital site. The Ambulance Station located on same property as hospital. Clearwater is located 125 kilometres north of Kamloops in south central British Columbia. The Physicians serve a population of 5,000 people. Clearwater’s economy is primarily based in forestry with tourism becoming increasingly important. Desirable recreation opportunities in this beautiful area of the BC Interior. The varied beauty and natural resources of the Clearwater and nearby Wells Gray Provincial Park area provide a rich arena for outdoor activities in all seasons including hiking, river rafting, kayaking, fishing, hunting, golf, horseback riding, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and much more. Clearwater boasts a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Visit www.betterhere.ca or contact 1-877-522-9722 / physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca to find out more.
UBC Faculty of Medicine Regional Associate Dean, Northern British Columbia, UBC Faculty of Medicine Vice Provost, Medicine, University of Northern British Columbia The Northern Medical Program (NMP) is a collaboration between the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine at and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Along with the Vancouver Fraser Medical Program based at UBC’s Vancouver campus, the Island Medical Program based at the University of Victoria, and the Southern Medical Program based at UBC’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna, this distributed medical program was the first of its kind in North America and has proven to be a highly successful model of distributed education. Thirty-two first year medical students are welcomed into the NMP every year and arrive at the beautiful University of Northern British Columbia campus each January for their four year medical education. Northern and rural areas often face a critical shortage and maldistribution of physicians and healthcare professionals and the Northern Medical Program (NMP) has been created in response to that critical need. The NMP is part of UBC's Faculty of Medicine - providing the UBC curriculum in a northern and rural context – in partnership with UNBC. Based out of the Dr. Donald Rix Northern Health Sciences Centre at UNBC, students have access to state-of-the-art facilities at UNBC and the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George, BC. Prince George is the northern capital of British Columbia, a vibrant resource based community with a history of warmly welcoming newcomers and offering unrivalled recreational opportunities. see more To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact Barbara Morrison, Lisa Kershaw or Brent Cameron at 604-685-0261. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and related information online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/10448 .
Zone Clinical Department Head - Department of Rural Medicine Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services Alberta Health Services invites applications for the position of Zone Clinical Department Head (ZCDH), Department of Rural Medicine, Alberta Health Services (AHS). We are searching for an outstanding leader with demonstrated skills in administration and experience in rural medicine. In the ZCDH role, the incumbent’s duties include: leading and participating in the development of system wide rural services within the Calgary Zone, through the Department of Rural Medicine and its divisions; maintenance and recruitment of an appropriately trained physician workforce; ensuring high standards of clinical care and ethical conduct of the medical staff; addressing the CME, research and teaching opportunities within the Department. The ZCDH will work closely with other Departments, medical and operational leadership, primary care networks and community partners. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the medical leadership of the Community and Rural Health portfolio. This is an important leadership role within the Calgary Zone (0.5 FTE) supported by a five year term appointment, renewable upon favourable review. Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta is required. Applications including curriculum vitae, an expression of interest and the names of three referees should be forwarded by February 1, 2011 to: Sandra Stoffel, MD, FRCPC Associate Zone Medical Director, Calgary Zone Alberta Health Services 10301 Southport Lane SW Calgary, Alberta, T2W 1S7 Sandra.stoffel@albertahealthservices.ca
Elkford, BC FAMILY PHSYCIAN: Elkford, BC: The Elkford Health Care Centre operates with a 2.0 FTE physician complement providing medical clinic, emergency services, ambulatory care, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, public health and visiting rehab and primary care nursing. The physician in Elkford is to provide MOCAP services at the Sparwood Health Centre with those hours contributing towards contract hours. Relocation funding and recruitment allowances available. Visit www.betterhere.ca or contact 1-877-522-9722 / physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca to find out more.		Nakusp Nakusp is seeking a permanent Family Physician for their active community. The successful candidates will work with a private clinic group at Arrow Lakes Hospital, which is a Community Level 1 6 bed hospital that has 6 beds. Additional relocation and recruitment allowances are available. Nakusp is situated in the Kootenay region of B.C. and The Arrow Lakes and surrounding area offer many recreational pursuits, from beautiful scenery and relaxing hot springs to terrific golf and fishing, excellent hiking trails and a multitude of other outdoor and indoor activities. Contact 1-877-522-9722 / physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca/betterhere.ca

Lillooet Lillooet is seeking a permanent Family Physician with ER skills. The successful candidate will participate fully in call rotation in the District Hospital and work with five other physicians in a single, unopposed practice. One week out of every five offered for vacation and additional relocation and recruitment allowances available. Lillooet is located on the banks of the Fraser River with breathtaking mountain and valley views. Residents enjoy four-season outdoor recreation. Contact 1-877-522-9722 / physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca/betterhere.ca		KASLO Kaslo is seeking a permanent full time Family Physician to join their community. The successful physician will join a primary health clinic setting and ER with occasional on-call. Flexible work schedule can be negotiated. Additional relocation and recruitment allowances are available. Kaslo is an active community with family-friendly recreation and is a gateway to alpine, cat and cross-country skiing, skating, snowmobiling and ice fishing. Contact 1-877-522-9722 / physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca/betterhere.ca

PRINCETON Princeton is seeking a permanent Family Physician for their vibrant active community. The successful candidate will work with a team of physicians who provide a full range of medical services in a 6-bed community hospital. Scope of practice includes joining on-call for 24/7 Emergency Department. Hours are 9am – 5pm plus on call, 1:6 with low overhead. Additional relocation and recruitment allowances are available. With its scenic location amongst rivers, mountains, and lakes, and friendly people, Princeton offers a wide range of year round outdoor recreational opportunities from skiing and snowmobiling to hiking and mountain biking. Contact 1-877-522-9722 / physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca/betterhere.ca

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