General Pathology

Role and Facility Information

Come work as Surgical Pathology Fellowship with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Department Of Pathology And Laboratory Medicine At The Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Is Offering a One-year Hospital-based Fellowship In Surgical Pathology Beginning July 1, 2024 And/or July 1, 2025. VGH Is a Large Academic Hospital With Numerous Cancer Programs, Serving As a Tertiary Referral Surgical Center For The Province Of British Columbia. Our Anatomical Pathology Division Provides Subspecialty Consultative Service For a High Volume Of In-house Specimens (including a Busy Frozen Section Service) And Outside Referral Cases, Including Support From Our In-house Molecular Pathology Laboratory. Fellowship Opportunities Are Available In The Following Subspecialty Areas

• Gynecologic pathology
• Gastrointestinal/liver pathology including transplant pathology
• Genitourinary pathology
• Thoracic pathology
• Head and neck pathology
• Bone and soft tissue pathology
  
  

One fellowship will be available each year. The successful candidate will be able to tailor the fellowship to a primary subspecialty focus and secondary focus if required (preferably 1-2 focused areas). Fellows will participate in multi-disciplinary cancer conferences and weekly intra-departmental rounds. Exposure to quality activities is also encouraged. Fellows will also be given an opportunity to participate in one or more research projects.

Minimum requirements include: MD degree (or equivalent); board eligibility or certification in anatomical pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent). In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted in follow-up.

Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications should forward their curriculum vitae, letter of interest and contact information of three referees to Health Match BC.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• MD degree (or equivalent)
• Board eligibility or certification in anatomical pathology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent)
  
  

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

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Compensation

Compensation Type Salary Estimated Remuneration $90,000

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