Academic Stroke Specialist

Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital - Unity Health Toronto

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 stroke specialist. The successful candidate must be eligible for a Full-time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant, or Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. The candidate will have an academic position description of Clinician Teacher (CT), Clinician Educator (CE), Clinician in Quality and Innovation (CQI), or Clinician Investigator (CI). The expected start date of the position is January 2, 2026, or thereafter.

The successful candidate will hold an MD degree and have, or be eligible for, certification in Neurology 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 will join a team of dedicated stroke clinicians, investigators, scientists and allied health disciplines recognized for their success in teaching, clinical trials, and scientific publication. At a minimum 1-2 years of stroke fellowship are required, with interest in seeing patients in a busy ambulatory secondary stroke prevention clinic. An interest in improving ambulatory processes of care for people with TIA and minor stroke is welcomed. There will be involvement in stroke call and inpatient service, training students, and participation in educational and QI activities of a stroke program (imaging rounds, INR rounds, and journal club.

Depending on the nature of the academic position the successful candidate will participate or lead in the educational programs at SMH-UHT and the University of Toronto and lead or 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 descriptions of CT, CE, CI, and CQI, please see Table 2 at https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-faculty-academic-appointments#Clinicalfacultyapptcategories

The successful candidate will report to the Head, Division of Neurology at St. Michael’s Hospital. The Division of Neurology, composed of 24 full time academic neurologists, has an international reputation in clinical research, education and quality improvement. 

Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until September 2, 2025. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees 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, ON M5B 1W8

Email: [email protected]

St. Michael’s Hospital 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 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.