Assistant/associate/full Professor

**Date Posted**:10/29/2024
**Closing Date**: 12/03/2024, 11:59PM ET
**Req ID**: 40239
**Job Category**:Faculty - Clinical
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Medicine
**Department**: Dept of Obstetrics&Gynaecology
**Hospital Affiliation**: Sinai Health System
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

**Description**:
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sinai Health and Women’s College Hospital, is actively seeking a dedicated full-time physician with specialized expertise in Urogynecology. This individual will assume an academic position and must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor rank at the University of Toronto. The primary role will involve playing a crucial part in the training of fellows specializing in Advanced Pelvic Surgery. The anticipated commencement date is July 1st, 2025 or a mutually agreeable alternative.

Sinai Health and Women’s College Hospitals constitute a unified department within Obstetrics and Gynaecology, holding esteemed positions as leaders in Women’s and Infants' Health at both regional and national levels. Mount Sinai Hospital, a fully-affiliated teaching hospital with the University of Toronto, is associated with the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, a globally recognized institution where research in Women’s and Infants’ health is a prominent focus.

The Division of Urogynecology is currently comprised of 4 surgeons, who specialize in treating complex pelvic floor disorders. They serve as a tertiary referral service for women dealing with various conditions, including lower urinary tract symptoms, pelvic organ prolapse, defecatory dysfunction, and pelvic pain. The team maintains robust collaborations with Urology, Colorectal Surgery, and Pelvic Physiotherapy.

The Division is seeking an individual with clinical expertise and skills in the following areas:

- High-quality medical and surgical management of individuals with complex pelvic floor disorders, providing leading-edge diagnostic tools and therapies. Clinical responsibilities will extend to both Mount Sinai Hospital and Women’s College Hospital.
- Participation in a rotational gynecology-only call coverage system, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Contribution to scholarly work within the Division of Urogynecology based on clinical and/or research interests. This may include knowledge translation, patient education, digital platforms, retrospective and/or prospective cohort studies, as well as education and simulation.
- Contribution to the two-year Urogynecology fellowship which is run across Mount Sinai Hospital and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Enthusiastic participation in all levels of our teaching and education mandate is expected, with teaching duties for learners within the department.

Compensation will be in the range of $200,000 - $600,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, based on fee for service income. The position will be placed in the Hospital Department Practice Plan. Applications will be accepted until December 3, 2024 or until the position is filled.

Dr. Colleen McDermott

Division Head, Urogynecology
Mount Sinai Hospital

700 University Avenue RM 8-815

Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Informal enquiries are welcome and may also be directed to:
Dr. Jonathon Solnik

Head of Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Sinai Heath System and Women’s College Hospital

Or

Dr. Mathew Sermer

Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sinai Heath System, Women’s College Hospital and University Heath Network

For more information about the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at obgyn.utoronto.ca.