Clinical Geneticist

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IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Clinical Geneticist, Clinical Genetics

Medical geneticists with an expertise or interest in the following areas in particular, are invited to apply:
1) cancer genetics;
2) prenatal genetic diagnosis;
3) general genetics (neonatal, paediatric and adult); and
4) teaching/medical genetics education
The Clinical Genetics Program offers a comprehensive range of clinical activity in medical genetics across all age ranges. The NYGH team provides pediatric and adult care, prenatal services and research opportunities and offers comprehensive clinical care, research, and teaching with some of the latest technological and diagnostic platforms in an innovative and stimulating inter-disciplinary environment.

The NYGH Clinical Genetics Program offers clinical rotations affiliated with the University of Toronto medical education and residency programs, and clinical placement rotations for Master of Science programs in Genetic Counseling. The Department is proud to host a respectful, multi-disciplinary and inclusive work setting in its multiple areas of activity, which includes the training of a diverse group of students.
As an integral member of the Clinical Genetics Team and the Larger Regional Genetics Program, we are recruiting a Medical Geneticist to join our comprehensive interprofessional team. Genetics services at North York General Hospital includes an outpatient clinic and inpatient consultation in the areas of prenatal diagnosis, paediatric and adult dysmorphology, neurogenetics, cancer genetics and general genetics cases. In addition to the regular outpatient services, we host interprofessional clinics in Huntington Disease and in Hereditary Breast Cancer and we work closely with our maternal fetal medicine colleagues. Our on-site labs include the largest prenatal screening lab in the country, as well as our cytogenetics and molecular genetics laboratories.

NYGH Clinical members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the local regional genetics community and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.
On a practical level, you will

attain a faculty appointment with the University of Toronto

participate in research and/or quality improvement initiatives in the Genetics Program

support and consult with the team to establish and/or revise policies, procedures and processes

provide leadership on process or service improvements within the program

provide oversight for the clinical practice of the genetic counselors that are part of the team

develop and maintain an effective communication link with all members of the NYGH Genetics team, and other internal and external partners, locally, regionally and provincially

actively participate in internal and external committees

actively participate in training and education across the inter-professional team, including medical trainees

**Qualifications**:
Licensed to Practice as an Independent Physician in Ontario

Certification or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians in Medical Genetics or the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists in Clinical genetics

CCMG affiliation

Extra training/course work in quality improvement would be an asset

Eligible for academic appointment with the University of Toronto

Recognized for championing service excellence, this exceptional individual will provide leadership to an outstanding team, ensuring patient advocacy and cultural sensitivity, and building on its already stellar reputation

Willingness to advance the organization’s Mission and Vision through academic excellence

Ability to support the hospital’s strategic plan and its commitment to education and research

Strong people skills, with the ability to give and receive feedback

Highly effective interpersonal and communication (spoken and written) skills, combined with excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes

Bilingualism in French/English an asset
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