The Departments of Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto are seeking a qualified full-time academic geriatrician. The successful candidate must be eligible for a Full-time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. The candidate will have an academic position description of Clinician Teacher (CT). The expected start date of the position is February 1, 2027, or shortly thereafter.

The successful candidate will hold an MD degree and have, or be eligible for, certification in Geriatric Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The successful candidate must have proven clinical excellence in the various aspects of geriatric medicine.  The successful candidate will participate in the educational programs in Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare and the University of Toronto and collaborate in clinical research and quality improvement programs. For details on the University of Toronto academic clinical faculty requirements for advanced training and demonstrated scholarship for the job description of CT, please see Table 2 at https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic-appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories.

This position will support the large in-patient and out-patient demands at St Michael’s Hospital, and Providence Healthcare in addition to participating fully in the educational programs in Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare, and the University of Toronto. The candidate would also have the opportunity to support the clinical and educational programs at Providence Healthcare - Unity Health Toronto. The successful candidate will report to the Head, Division of Geriatric Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital. The Division of Geriatric Medicine, composed of nine full time and one part time academic geriatricians, has an international reputation in clinical research, education and knowledge translation. 

Estimated remuneration is above $200,000 annually and will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, clinical work and experience. Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2026. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of four referees to:

Dr. Natalie Wong, Interim Physician-in-Chief

c/o Jessica Comilang, DOM recruitment coordinator

St. Michael's Hospital

30 Bond Street, Room 2-468 Bond Wing

Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8

Email: ***@unityhealth.to (🔒 Premium)

St. Michael’s Hospital is home to the largest Hemophilia Treatment Centre in Canada, and is part of Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence, St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s Healthcare. Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute care through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. St. Michael’s Hospital is a teaching and research hospital in downtown Toronto. Affectionately known as the Urban Angel, St. Michael’s is renowned for providing exceptional patient care. As downtown Toronto’s adult trauma centre, the hospital is a hub for neurosurgery, complex cardiac and cardiovascular care, diabetes and osteoporosis care, minimally invasive surgery and care of the homeless and disadvantaged. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s provides outstanding medical education to health-care professionals in 29 academic disciplines.

For more information about St. Michael’s Hospital, please visit https://unityhealth.to/locations/st-michaels-hospital/

For information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca.

The Department of Medicine’s academic position descriptions can be viewed on this webpage: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/academic-position-descriptions#AcademicPositionDescriptions

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.