Pediatric Cardiology

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for a pediatric echocardiography position within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. This position is a full time (1.0 FTE) tenure track (contingent) position, 50-60% clinical service and 40-50% academic pursuits divided between research, teaching, and administrative duties (negotiable). In addition to general clinical inpatient and outpatient service, the applicant is expected to participate in duties in both the echocardiography laboratory and the fetal cardiology service. 

 The successful applicant will join 19 pediatric cardiologists and three associated researchers providing a full spectrum of clinical pediatric cardiology services with expertise in multi-modal diagnostic imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, fetal cardiology, heart failure, cardiac transplantation, ventricular assist device application, and preventive cardiology. In addition to clinical care, the division is active in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels and engaged in research in several areas of expertise. 

The Stollery Children’s Hospital Cardiac Program is the 9th largest in North America by surgical volume, a quaternary center providing care for Western Canada. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology has a fully accredited Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty-training program through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with numerous trainees (undergraduate and postgraduate students, residents and clinical /research fellows) matriculating within the Division each academic year. The Stollery Echocardiography Laboratory performs approximately 12,500 scans a year (~10,000 TTE, ~500 TEE, ~100 clinical 3DE and ~2,000 fetal echoes). The laboratory is supported by 14 sonographers and 8 cardiologists participating in the echocardiography and fetal service roster, along with 4-6 subspecialty imaging fellows annually.  The Echo Lab faculty are leaders in the field of 3D and functional pediatric echocardiography and fetal/perinatal cardiology research, and the Division, as a whole, harbors an active basic and clinical science program, including collaborations at local, national, and international levels. As we build our team, the Department of Pediatrics recognizes that our people are and will continue to be our greatest strength. We celebrate creativity, diversity, perseverance and a collaborative spirit.

 

Qualifications

Interested applicants must have: 

• MD degree (or equivalent)
• Completed subspecialty training in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiology
• >1 years of dedicated training in advanced Pediatric Echocardiography, that includes experience in clinical Three-Dimensional Echocardiography and/or Fetal cardiology
• Advanced training or experience in research
• Must be certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. See the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for more information on various routes of credentialing (https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/credentialsexams/exam-eligibility.html)
• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Considered an asset:

Experience in functional imaging

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be based on the income scale of a competitive and highly successful academic alternate funding plan.

Academic members of the Department of Pediatrics are eligible to become members of the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) which supports research excellence dedicated to improving the health of children and women. WCHRI is a partnership between the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, with core funding support from the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Alberta Women's Health Foundation. WCHRI is the only research institute in Canada and one of the few in the world to focus on women’s, children’s and perinatal health. Thanks to our funders’ generosity, WCHRI is able to provide a broad range of support to research programs, including access to funding opportunities and research support services (e.g. biostatistics, qualitative design, KT, data management, clinical trials support, grant application development). WCHRI also invests in the next generation of researchers through graduate and summer studentships, postdoctoral fellowships and funding for trainee travel /presentation of research outcomes.

Interested applicants should apply with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Child Health
• Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
• Compensation: Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be based on the income scale of a competitive and highly successful academic alternate funding plan.
• Posting Date: Aug 2, 2024
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found