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We are well under way towards developing and opening Canada's First Geriatric Emergency Department (yes, a physical department!) We continue to be a national leader in the realm of Social Medicine with several innovations we are very proud of - prescribed housing, addictions medicine support, stabilization and connection site and more! 

Yes! We have a cadre of emergency physicians with a special interest in addiction medicine but we need more. There is a new 5 day a week Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic that requires expert staffing by emergency physicians with skills in addictions medicine. In addition, as of Fall 2022, a new inpatient addictions service is launching. We are a program that is experiencing significant growth and there is ample opportunity to engage in addictions medicine here at UHN. 

We are committed to support parents and prioritize an equitable work environment. To that end, we have a lactation room available in the ED, the first one available at UHN and amongst EDs across Canada.

These sites complement each other nicely and make work at UHN very interesting. TGH is a quaternary level centre who serves some of the most complex and sickest patients in the country - ECMO, transplants, and cutting-edge research. It's also unique in that it serves a population that ranges from university students to people who are experiencing homelesness. TWH has a very meaningful 'community hospital' like feel. It serves a large immigrant and non-English speaking population and offers a ton of 'bread and butter' emergency medicine. TWH is a neurosurgical and stroke centre of excellence. Working at both sites is definitely an asset and we are extremely well supported.

In the ED at UHN we believe that our individual strengths  are amplified when we work as an interprofessional team. Everyday we stand by each other, shoulder to shoulder, as we care for ill patients, and when it comes to bringing new people to "our family," we want our whole team to contribute to finding that perfect fit. 

Our clinical team is big and diverse - a real strength! Our providers number over 100 and include PAs, NPs, and MDs. The diversity is definitely a strength - you will find passionate champions representing every corner of emergency medicine in our group. We are always ready and willing to help each other out inside and outside the ED.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion underlie every decision that is made in our department. It firms the bedrock of all we do. There is sponsorship, mentorship, and allyship in action everyday here. We especially boast a large number of women in leadership roles (Education, Department Leadership, Simulation, Wellness).

Not true! While research is an important priority in our department, we recognize that people can contribute to medicine in so many other scholarly ways - think: advocacy, representing vulnerable or marginalized populations, guideline development, blog posts, simulation, POCUS teaching. If you want to be a hardcore researcher, we have a well-established group that will support you!

Nope. While the disposition might be clear with some of the sickest and most complex patients in the country, the pathway to safe disposition (recognition of illness, resucitation, liaison with specialists) is our challenge. There is always something new to learn! 

Absolutely not. We consider all applicants equitably. We have many CCFP-EMs in our group including hires in recent years and many who hold leadership positions including Carly Ng [education], Steve Friedman [research], Megan Landes [global health]). They are super involved and renowned, and similarly that we've recruited tons of people from out of town in the last few years. We value people who are amazing clinicians and excellent colleagues. 

This is false. We hire from far and wide. We know good talent can be grown outside of Toronto, and welcome people who can bring fresh ideas and perspectives!

Got a few handovers? No problem. We always encourage safe transitions of care but we also want to make sure you can go home on time at the end of your shift. 

No. We value our colleagues who provide excellent, safe, and efficient care, we understand that there's a learning curve, especially as a new staff. We have excellent ED coverage and overlap, so take your time and learn the system-- efficiency comes with time, there's no rush! 

We are lucky to have the support of allied health at both sites: social work, geriatric emergency medicine nurses, mental health supports, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and home care coordinators. Many of these services are available after traditional banking hours as well as weekends. We also have EM colleagues who specialize in sports medicine, addictions, palliative, family medicine and many more areas of interest, who are all more than happy to answer questions or help out. At UHN we "tap each other on the shoulder" and ask questions all the time!

Yes! Please ask us. We pay our new recruits the same rate as staff who've been around for decades. Wherever you end up working, it's essential to know how and what you're paid. We pay physicians an hourly rate that varies on the shift start time, which means you get paid more to work evenings, nights, or weekends. As a first year staff you get paid to do up to 75 hours of teaching over the year, too! 

Equitable shift distributions based on your clinical load (age, health condition, and pregnancy-related exemptions from night shifts are something we embrace). Newer staff do NOT get 'penalized' with a disproportionate number of unsociable shifts. We have recently moved towards a 'smart' scheduling system where you input preferences and a schedule is generated. It worked well! We schedule in 1/3 of the year increments. Given the size and diversity of our group, swapping shifts is quite easy-- we WANT you to go to family reunions, triathlons, or even date nights and will help you make it happen!

Great. Reach out to anyone on the committee or fill out the form below. We'd be happy to clarify!