Department of Medical Imaging, Division of Nuclear Medicine Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

ACADEMIC POSITION: Academic Nuclear Medicine Physician

The Department of Medical Imaging, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Physician for a full-time clinical academic appointment to Western University. Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and appointment status (limited term or continuing) will be determined by experience and qualifications at the time of appointment.

The Division of Nuclear Medicine at Western University is an integrated city-wide specialty practice across the three Hospital sites: University Hospital (UH) and Victoria Hospital (VH), collectively known as the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). As the only Academic Health Sciences Centre in the second largest Local Health Integration Network in Ontario, the Division provides multiple regional services to a population of >2M.

Position Profile: The successful candidate will take an active role in the City-Wide Nuclear Medicine Division and must be dedicated to outstanding quality in clinical operations, demonstrate leadership, teaching, and research abilities. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded Nuclear Medicine Physician; will have completed a Fellowship in Advanced Nuclear Medicine with a focus on Molecular Imaging and Neurosciences and will join an expanding and evolving Nuclear Medicine program. The candidate must have an interest in Academic Nuclear Medicine and will need to be committed to outstanding quality in clinical operations, patient care, teaching, and research. The academic component of this position is predominately located at LHSC – Victoria Hospital and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Protected academic time 0.1- 0.2FTE will be provided to support research and teaching. Details to be negotiated. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance in teaching, research, and health care leadership, as well as qualifications (including subspecialty and enhanced training), experience, and interpersonal skills.

Nuclear Medicine Division: The successful candidate will join a Division comprised of 8 Nuclear Medicine physicians who provide comprehensive and innovative Nuclear Medicine diagnostic and therapeutic services to the city of London and surrounding regions. There are excellent collaborations across all affiliated disciplines with frequent participation in multi-disciplinary rounds. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate successful team building skills in addition to the advanced diagnostic and therapy skills required for this position.

Key Clinical/Research programs include:

·       Theranostics:

o   Thyroid Cancer: Nuclear Medicine provides a large regional clinic-based practice to a thyroid cancer population of greater than 1,000 active patients. The multi-centre database is populated with more than 9,000 patients and provides a rich source for outcomes-based research.

o   Regional Systemic Radionuclide Therapy Program: London has Canada’s longest continuously active systemic radionuclide therapy program, with extensive experience in Neuroendocrine Therapy (including Lu-177 dotatate) and growing expertise in Prostate Cancer. LHSC was the first site in Canada to deliver publicly funded Lu-177 PSMA. Comprehensive patient databases have been established for each project.

·       Cardiac Hybrid Imaging: The Division of Nuclear Medicine directs an academic cardiac hybrid imaging program inclusive of coronary CT angiography and myocardial perfusion imaging, supervised and reported by Nuclear Medicine physicians with a comprehensive database of >7,000 patients that provides a rich source for outcome-based research.

·       Neurosciences: London is a national centre for Epilepsy care (medical and surgical), is recognized as a centre of excellence in neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular diseases and neuro-oncology.

·       Clinical Research Unit (CRU): The CRU consists of 4 dedicated full time research staff and a Nuclear Physicist/Basic Scientist who support a strong collaborative clinical research program with Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Diagnostic Radiology, Imaging Sciences, and other clinical and basic science departments.

Educational programs include:

·       Nuclear Medicine Resident Training and Fellowship Programs: London has Canada's largest post graduate Nuclear Medicine training programs, which are developed through the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. London has been the training site for many current and future Canadian and international leaders in Nuclear Medicine.

Imaging Infrastructure: The City-wide fleet includes two PET/CTs, one PET/MR with a cyclotron and a radiochemist, multiple SPECT/CT units and DXA. A third PET/CT is planned for University Hospital for 2027. The renewal of the City-wide SPECT/CT fleet is envisioned within the next couple of years.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a certification in Nuclear Medicine with the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada or international equivalent and will need to meet the current credentialing requirements of LHSC and St. Joseph’s. Candidates must have an MD, or equivalent, and must be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario, including ensuring membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA). Fellowship training completion in Advanced Nuclear Medicine is required. The successful candidate will be proficient in spoken and written English, a self-starter, team player and be willing to participate in all aspects of academic activities including committee work, and imaging with on- call duties as required by the Chair/Chief of the Division.

Compensation Details: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The City: London, Ontario. London is Canada’s 15th largest city with a population over 425,000, a catchment area of 2 million people, and is situated in southwestern Ontario between Toronto and Detroit. The region has a diverse economy and excellent educational opportunities. It is a safe and diverse city and its numerous parks, trails, recreational, cultural and sporting opportunities make it an attractive place to live.

The University: Western University is a research-intensive university with full-time enrolment of about 34,000 students with a full range of academic and professional programs. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides an outstanding educational experience within a research-intensive environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University. 

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC): One of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. For 150 years, LHSC has provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond. Many national and international medical breakthroughs have been pioneered at LHSC, to the benefit of patients locally and around the world including the first liver transplant in Canada. LHSC is home to a strong established surgical program, the regional trauma center, and the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP), a world class cancer care facility that provides comprehensive care to oncology patients from across Southwestern Ontario. LHSC has a long history of excellence in the comprehensive practice of Nuclear Medicine.

London Nuclear Medicine Associates (LNMA): A small close-knit dedicated and passionate physician team providing comprehensive nuclear medicine services, LNMA is guided by the values of Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Quality Improvement, Respect for All, Innovation and Advancement, and Leading with Excellence. LNMA strives to deliver academic and clinical excellence and achieve superior patient outcomes through impactful and innovative patient care, research, and education.

Research: The Department of Medical Imaging supports and encourages opportunities to engage in imaging related research with the Robarts Research Institute (www.robarts.ca) and Lawson Health Research Institute (www.lawsonresearch.ca), in association with Western University and Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.

For Further Information: Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the City-Wide Nuclear Medicine Division Chair, Dr. Jonathan Romsa, ([email protected])

To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after November 28, 2025 with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026, or as negotiated. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and statement of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three references, and also complete, sign and include the form at the following link: uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf to:

Narinder S Paul BM, MRCP (UK), FRCR (UK), FRCPC

City-Wide Chief, Department of Medical Imaging, LHSC, SJHC

City-Wide Chair, Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Professor of Cardiothoracic Imaging

Scientist at the Robarts and Lawson Research Institutes

c/o London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital

339 Windermere Road, Office C2-226, London, Ontario, N6A 5A5 CANADA

Phone: 519.685.8500

Email: [email protected]

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable

affiliated institutions.

Business Address:

·       Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca

·       London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road E., London Ontario, N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca

·       St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Gregory Graham, Manager of Administration and Finance at [email protected]