Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine

Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine

St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto

University of Toronto

Applications are invited for the position of Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, at St. Michael’s Hospital.   The anticipated start date is May 1, 2025 or as mutually agreed upon. This appointment is for a five-year term renewable upon successful review.

St. Michael’s Hospital is a leading academic health sciences centre, renowned for providing excellent, efficient and integrated care experiences for all, who along with St. Joseph’s Health Centre and Providence Healthcare forms Unity Health Toronto, a network of Catholic Healthcare institutions.  Affectionately known as the Urban Angel, St. Michael’s is leading in cutting-edge specialty programs, and breaking new ground in health AI, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.  As one of just two trauma centres in the Greater Toronto Area and downtown Toronto’s adult trauma centre, the hospital is a hub for neurosurgery, complex cardiac and cardiovascular care, minimally invasive surgery and critical care.  St. Michael’s Hospital also cares for the largest number of people with experience of homelessness in the province, illustrating commitment to our mission and values. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s sits at the forefront of global health research, innovation and education.

The St. Michael’s Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is a crucial access point for urgent and emergent care, playing a pivotal role in our goal to advance health care excellence through education, research and innovation. With approximately 70,000 visits annually, the ED serves a diverse population and is integral to the hospital’s function as a Level 1 trauma centre. The ED also supports a number of highly specialized regional programs, which include stroke, neurosurgery and STEMI. The ED is committed to providing compassionate, high quality care that prioritizes accessibility, equity, and inclusivity for our communities. The St. Michael’s ED is in the midst of completing a multi-year renovation and expansion.

The Department seeks a visionary leader with outstanding administrative and leadership skills, in particular with experience in systems leadership, developing partnerships and providing mentorship and support of academic physicians in career growth, wellness, and change management.  A strong academic track record in research, education, or quality improvement and leadership are required.  The successful candidate will ensure research growth and foster collaborations with the Keenan Research Centre, the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, and external partners. Equally important are strong clinical skills and awareness of the unique population served by the hospital, in order to foster excellence in patient care, and continued advocacy for people with social vulnerabilities.

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree and must be Certified or Examination Eligible in Emergency Medicine, eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario, and eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. Unity Health Toronto is committed to supporting leadership development opportunities for Department Chiefs.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees no later than March 31, 2025:

Sharon Straus, CM MD MSc FRCPC FRSC

Executive Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Medical Officer

Unity Health Toronto

Email: Sharon.Straus@unityhealth.to

cc: Erin.Walsh@unityhealth.to

The University of Toronto and Unity Health Toronto are strongly committed to diversity within their communities and especially welcome applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information on the University of Toronto, Department of Emergency Medicine, please visit https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/emergency-medicine

Learn more about Unity Health Toronto at: https://unityhealth.to/