Neurologist- Neuro Ophthalmologist 25-UAH-NEU-NEURO-03

FFS Position Neurologist-Neuro-Ophthalmologist

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a neuro-ophthalmologist clinical neurologist to be based between the University of Alberta Hospital, Kaye Edmonton Clinic, and Royal Alexandra Hospital with cross-appointment within Department of Ophthalmology. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions.

Division of Neurology:

• 60 neurologists in academic and community practice and 3 Scientists
• One of the largest stroke programs in Canada
• Internationally recognized research conducted and published
• All subspecialties of neurology represented
• 5 research chairs within the Division

Neuro-Ophthalmology Program:

• Well-established academic clinical program within the Department of Ophthalmology
• Serves a large catchment area and patient population
• Neurologist-trained neuro-ophthalmologist needed for expertise and skills

Key Accountabilities:

• Participation in divisional meetings, retreats, and initiatives
• Supporting ophthalmology clinical care
• Educating residents and students
• Participating in clinical research and quality improvement programs

Additional Information:

• Position Classification: Full-time
• Unit and Program: Clinical Neurosciences
• Specialty: Neurology
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Compensation: Remuneration based on the Fee-for-Service (FFS) schedule

Community Info:

The City of Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as “The City of Festivals”. With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodation options, our energetic city has something for everyone. For further details about our vibrant city, please visit www.edmonton.ca.

Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at www.ualberta.ca.

Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca.

Posting Date: Jan 27, 2025

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Dr. Penny Smyth, Divisional Director, Neurology, University of Alberta, E-mail: smyth@ualberta.ca