Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Academic Interventional Gastroenterologist

Division of Gastroenterology St. Michael's Hospital,

Department of Medicine, University of Toronto

The Department of Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital, in conjunction with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, is seeking a qualified full-time academic gastroenterologist with a focus on advanced therapeutic endoscopy.  The candidate will have an academic position description of Clinician Investigator (CI) and must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto.  The expected start date of the position is January 1 2026, or shortly before or thereafter.

The successful candidate will hold an MD degree (or equivalent)  and should have, or be eligible for, certification in Gastroenterology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The St. Michael’s advanced therapeutic endoscopy group is internationally recognized for their work in advanced therapeutic endoscopy including diagnostic and interventional EUS, ERCP, Third space endoscopy, advanced tissue resection and double balloon enteroscopy.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years fellowship training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and proven experience and expertise in advanced tissue resection including EMR and ESD, third space endoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic EUS and ERCP. The successful candidate must have specific training in and clinical experience in the management of Barrett’s esophagus including surveillance, the management of dysplasia including ablation (RFA and or cryotherapy) and resection (EMR and ESD). The successful candidate will have demonstrated research excellence in therapeutic endoscopy by a doctoral (PhD) degree and first or senior authored publications. The successful applicant will participate in the GI divisional call schedule and inpatient consult service. Further inpatient and outpatient clinical activities will be discussed with the successful candidate. 

In addition to being a skilled advanced therapeutic endoscopist, the successful candidate will participate in the educational programs in Gastroenterology at St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto and lead or collaborate in clinical research and quality improvement programs. The successful candidate will support outpatient demands and inpatient consultations. For details on the University of Toronto academic clinical faculty requirements for advanced training and demonstrated scholarship for the job description of CI, please see Table 2 at https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic-appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories

The successful candidate will report to the Head, Division of Gastroenterology at St. Michael’s Hospital. The Division currently consists of 8 full time gastroenterologists and provides comprehensive GI care including advanced therapeutic endoscopy and general GI endoscopy as well as outpatient and inpatient care. Members of the Division are internationally recognized in clinical research, and participate fully in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs at the University of Toronto. All divisional members work from St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond St, Toronto, Ontario.

Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience, and is estimated to be in the range of $400,000 to $700,000 per annum based on an Alternate Funding Plan and fee for service billings payable through the SMPA Admin Agent Inc. A comprehensive extended health and dental benefit program is included.  The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation benefits.  All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English.  

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae and the contact information of four referees, two who are internal to your current organization, and two external, to:

Dr. Natalie Wong, Interim Physician-in-Chief

c/o Jessica Comilang, Administrative Assistant

St. Michael's Hospital – Unity Health Toronto

30 Bond Street, Room 2-468 Bond Wing

Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8

Email: ***@unityhealth.to (🔒 Premium)

St. Michael’s Hospital is part of Unity Health Toronto, composed 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.