Hematologist, Benign & General Hematology

Alberta Health Services, in partnership with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, invites applications for a Hematologist specializing in Benign and General Hematology. Based at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, this is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canada's leading academic health sciences centres and contribute to excellence in patient care, education, and clinical research.

As a member of the Hematology section within the Department of Medicine, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to adult patients with a broad spectrum of benign and malignant hematologic disorders. The Division serves as the primary referral center for the Edmonton Zone, Northern Alberta, Northeastern British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories, supporting a catchment population of nearly three million people.

Why Join Us?

• Research & Innovation: Participate in a well-established and active clinical trials program with opportunities to contribute to advancing hematologic care and treatment.

• Academic Excellence: Join a Faculty consistently ranked among Canada's top medical and health sciences programs, with access to extensive teaching and scholarly opportunities.

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of hematologists, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, and trainees within a world-class academic health sciences centre.

• Strong Institutional Support: Benefit from robust infrastructure and resources that support clinical practice, education, and academic development.

Responsibilities/Duties: 

The successful candidate will join a busy Fee-for-Service (FFS) hematology practice with a primary focus on benign and general hematology. Candidates with expertise or fellowship training in hemostasis, thrombosis, bleeding disorders, or hemoglobinopathies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient hematology care with a focus on benign hematologic disorders.
• Conduct approximately three ambulatory clinics per week at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.
• Participate in the Hematology Urgent Access Clinic, generally approximately twice annually.
• Provide coverage for:
  • Inpatient hematology ward service.
  • Hematology consultation service.
  • Hematology triage activities.
  • Regional referral and consultation requests.
• Participate in evening and weekend call schedules on a rotational basis:
  • Evening call coverage approximately twice per service week.
  • Weekend call coverage averaging 3-4 weekends annually.

Academic and Teaching Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor:
  • Hematology residents.
  • Internal Medicine residents.
  • Medical students.
  • Hematopathology residents.
• Deliver educational sessions, including:
  • Academic Half-Day lectures in areas of hematology expertise.
  • OSCE teaching and examination support.
  • Practice oral examinations.
  • Additional undergraduate and postgraduate teaching opportunities.
• Hold a clinical academic appointment within the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, typically commencing at the rank of Clinical Lecturer.

Additional Opportunities

• Opportunity to participate in hematology consultation services at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
• Potential involvement in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and educational innovation based on individual interests and experience.

Practice Environment

The Hematology program at the University of Alberta Hospital provides care within a high-acuity, high-volume tertiary referral service, including:

• A dedicated inpatient hematology service with 16 allocated beds and frequent census levels exceeding 20 patients.
• An active consultation service receiving approximately 2-8 new consultations daily.
• Significant regional referral activity through RAAPID, often generating up to 20 consultation calls per day.
• One of the highest volumes of ConnectMD activity among clinical services, averaging approximately 40 consultations per month.

 More About Us:

Edmonton is the vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of Alberta, celebrated as “The City of Festivals.” Home to over a million residents, the city offers an abundance of community activities, welcoming neighborhoods, lush parks, and a sweeping river valley. With diverse and affordable housing options, Edmonton has something for everyone. Learn more through the City of Edmonton.

Healthcare services are anchored by Alberta Health Services, one of Canada’s largest integrated healthcare providers delivering care across urban and rural communities.

Academic and clinical training opportunities are led by the, including the Departments of Medicine and Family Medicine.

 Academic and clinical training programs are supported through the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, a nationally recognized leader in medical education, research, and innovation.

Whether your interests include clinical excellence, medical education, research, or subspecialty development, Edmonton offers a dynamic environment in which to build a rewarding and impactful career.