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Neuromuscular Neurologist Position

The Department of Medicine and the Division of Neurology at the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital is seeking a highly skilled neuromuscular neurologist to join its team.

The Division of Neurology is a renowned department with over 30 neurologists, recognized internationally for its programs, including neuromuscular, MS, neuro ophthalmology, movement disorders, epilepsy, and stroke.

The successful candidate will join a group of nationally and internationally recognized neuromuscular neurologists, working in the NeuroMuscular Centre, a large clinical research centre with clinical, electrodiagnostic testing, and dedicated clinical-research space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in outpatient neuromuscular disorder clinics;
• Conduct electrodiagnostic studies (Canadian EMG certified);
• Rotate on the neurology inpatient and neurology consultation services;
• Participate in neurology academic activities;
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows in outpatient and inpatient settings;
• Participate in the neurology on-call rotation on a regular basis;
• Provide general neurology clinic services.

The Neuromuscular group is part of the Eric Poulin Centre for Neuromuscular Disease and University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Institute, bringing together basic scientists and clinicians from across the academic environments to focus on clinical and translational research in neuromuscular conditions.

Requirements:

• MD degree;
• Member of, or eligible to be a member of, the Canadian Medical Protective Association;
• Certification in neurology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada;
• Licensure in Ontario;
• Minimum one year of fellowship training in Neuromuscular Disorders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in acquired / autoimmune neuropathies, myasthenic disorders, and conducting clinical trials and supporting research. The successful applicant will be eligible to hold an academic appointment at the rank of an Assistant Professor or higher at the University of Ottawa within the Department of Medicine.

The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our living, learning, and work environments. We encourage qualified applicants from all groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity to apply.

Please note that Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.