Internal Medicine

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

Come work as a Clinical Academic Women’s Heart Health Cardiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Vancouver Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding cardiologists with special expertise in women’s heart health. This individual is expected to pursue an academic career based on research and education. This position is primarily based at Vancouver General Hospital in conjunction with a potential clinical role at St. Paul’s Hospital, both of which are University of British Columbia (UBC)-affiliated teaching hospitals.

This role will also be a clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The Division of Cardiology will support an appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, however clinical faculty appointments at UBC are assigned at a rank determined by the Appointments and Promotion Committee of the UBC Department of Medicine.

The Division operates an academic practice plan, which the successful candidate is expected to contribute to, and be eligible to receive a supplementary stipend for exceptional academic contribution. Apply today to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Leslie Diamond Women’s Heart Health Centre as a principal commitment in addition to general cardiology coverage at either or both St. Paul’s and Vancouver General Hospitals.
• Commit at least 30% of your time to education and / or research in the field of women’s heart health and the remaining 70% to clinical work.
• Substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology research and teaching programs.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience :

Knowledge & Abilities :

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

The world-class city of Vancouver is situated in the southwest corner of British Columbia, surrounded by mountains and ocean vistas. With a population of two million, Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city and is frequently honoured as one of the best places to live in the world. As North America’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, Vancouver has strong links to international markets and is home to a vibrant mix of cultures. Blessed with a balmy coastal climate, the city offers recreational pursuits to suit every taste and disposition, from extreme skiing and mountain biking, to sailing, golfing, nature walks and meditative retreats. The city boasts myriads of theatres, galleries and restaurants.

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