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Alberta Health Services provides clinical and metabolic services to the Province of Alberta via two sites (Edmonton and Calgary). The North (Edmonton) zone is responsible for the Northern region of Alberta and provides genetic services for the Northwest Territory. We are currently a team of 10 Clinical and Metabolic Physicians supported by genetic counsellors and genetic counselling assistants. The Program participates in a fully accredited Canadian College of Medical Geneticists training program.

The Department of Medical Genetics is one of 21 departments in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FoMD). Senior staff in the department comprise Physicians, Scientists and Laboratory geneticists. FoMD is comprised of 7 Research Institutes, and 6 Core facilities. Core facilities provide state-of-the-art research infrastructure and expertise. (https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/research/corefacilities/index.html).

Description:

The Department of Medical Genetics is seeking a Locum Medical Geneticist commencing December 2024 or later. The successful candidate will provide specialist consultative services for both inpatients and outpatients and will participate in developing and guiding strategies for improving the health and health care of Albertans. Remote work is possible for this locum role.

Department Summary The Department of Medical Genetics is one of 21 departments in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FoMD). Senior staff in the department comprise Physicians, Scientists and Laboratory geneticists. FoMD is comprised of 7 Research Institutes, and 6 Core facilities. Core facilities provide state-of-the-art research infrastructure and expertise. (https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/research/corefacilities/index.html).

Qualifications:

We are seeking applications from individuals with:

• M.D. or equivalent degree and must hold or be eligible for licensing in the province of Alberta, 
• Specialist certification in medical genetics with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 
• Candidates will also be considered if they possess comparable training and certification from other countries. 

See the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for more information http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/home-e . The successful candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)

To apply submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including a list of publications with links (as applicable)
• References, the names and contact information for three (3) referees