Job Description / Duties

The Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are inviting applications for the position of Gastroenterologist. This is a temporary/ locum position replacing a gastroenterologist on maternity leave. The estimated duration for this position will be from September 1, 2025 to May 4, 2026.
Preference will be given to candidates with a background based on experience and/ or training caring for patients with liver disease, and qualified to perform high quality upper and lower endoscopy. However, a formal background or training in hepatology is not required.
The successful candidate will join the Division of Gastroenterology which provides inpatient consultation service and ambulatory care including gastrointestinal endoscopy. Responsibilities will include excellent clinical care of both in-patients and out-patients, liaison with primary care.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree, have or be eligible for certification in Gastroenterology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and have or be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario. The successful candidate will have an independent license to practice medicine in Ontario.

Additional Information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward: (i) a one-page letter of interest, which includes a statement on how you have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in your clinical practice (ii) your curriculum vitae and (iii) names and contact information of three (3) referees to:

Dr. Elaine Yong, Division Head, Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Room HG60, 2075 Bayview Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4N 3M5

or by e-mail to: elaine.yong@sunnybrook.ca

Employer Profile

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is an academic health sciences centre located in Toronto, Ontario. It is a world leader in cancer care, trauma care, emergency and critical care, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, high-risk maternal and fetal care, and musculoskeletal care. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among the top 100 employers in Canada.

The Department of Medicine is committed to excellence in clinical care, education and research. Department members have excellent opportunities for educational and research endeavors with protected time for scholarly activities to ensure rewarding, fulfilling career development.
For information about the Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook, please visit our website at http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=dept-med-home.