Academic Pediatric Plastic Surgeon

McMaster University in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time academic plastic surgeon to be based at McMaster Children's Hospital. MCH is a globally renowned pediatric hospital dedicated to children's health delivering excellence in clinical care, child health research, and education. It is home to some of the country's most respected pediatric care programs, including Canada's largest NICU and the largest prosthetic and orthotics facility of its kind. MCH also houses one of Ontario's fastest-growing pediatric emergency departments and the largest inpatient child and youth mental health unit, and more. MCH is undergoing the most significant expansion in its history, fueled by a landmark provincial investment to expand critical services, add top-tier clinicians, and improve access to cutting-edge pediatric care for families across Ontario.

The Division of Plastic Surgery together with McMaster University is a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Plastic Surgery with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate, and continuing medical education programs. McMaster University is consistently ranked among Canada's most research-intensive universities, housing 70 research centers and more than 100 research chairs. McMaster's Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine and is a global leader in health education and research. FHS combines healthcare disciplines under one Faculty in an interprofessional, interdisciplinary model which encourages innovation and collaboration, preparing healthcare learners and researchers for future practice. At the core of this training is our strong relationships with our academic hospital partners: Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

• Culture that is inclusive
• Research that impacts
• Education that inspires
• Advancement for all
• Transformation through innovation
• Excellence in patient care

Please visit the CREATE website www.macsurgerycreates.ca for further information.

Evidence of interpersonal and collaborative skills and initiative to further advance the productivity of the Division, and the mission of the university and the hospital will be required. A commitment and demonstrated interest in surgical education at all levels is essential, as well as active participation in research programs and academic initiatives of the Plastic Surgery Service and Division. A Masters degree will be required, or a commitment to pursue upon hiring. A full-time appointment at the appropriate level in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University is required and will be available to the successful applicant.

The successful candidate must have (or be eligible for) Certification in Plastic Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Formal post-residency fellowship training in Pediatric Plastic Surgery or Hand Surgery would be a strong asset.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: "Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada" or "No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada."

Applications must include:

• A curriculum vitae
• Description of previous academic experience, as well as specialty training
• Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)
• Provide the names and contact information of three professional referees; letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.

Applications will be accepted until August 8, 2025. Submissions may be made to:

Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Distinguished University Professor and Chair By Email to: dosapply@mcmaster.ca