Respirologist-Surrey Memorial Hospital

About SMH:
Located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, SMH is a 600+ bed community and academic hospital, serving a population of over 500,000 as a tertiary referral center.

Division Highlights:

• The Respirology division comprises eight full-time members and several part-time members.
• Outpatient services include private clinics and hospital-affiliated subspecialty clinics for airways disease, rapid access, and interstitial lung disease (ILD).
• Facilities include a full pulmonary function lab, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, bronchoscopy, EBUS, and indwelling pleural catheter insertion, with ambulatory daycare support.
• Direct access is available to the Fraser Health Authority (FHA) sleep lab and regional thoracic surgery services.
• SMH is affiliated with the Fraser Valley Cancer Center.
• Inpatient services provide consultative respiratory care without Most Responsible Physician (MRP) duties.

Academic Affiliation:
SMH partners with the University of British Columbia's medical school and postgraduate training programs. Additionally, planning for a new medical school within the FHA is underway.

The ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Fellowship in Respirology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Eligibility for independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Canadian citizenship.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Subspecialty training in Respirology following fellowship completion.
• A demonstrated interest in teaching medical students and residents.
• Research experience or interest.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a commitment to service excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in a growing community and academic setting.