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Medical Oncologist (Full-time) Jobs in Durham at Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists
Medical Oncologist (Full-time)
The R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre (RSMDRCC) is seeking a permanent full-time
Medical Oncologist to join the existing team of 14 medical oncologists, one GP oncologist, and 7
hematologists.
RSMDRCC is a well-integrated highly regarded cancer centre in Ontario and provides comprehensive
multidisciplinary cancer management to a population of approximately 1.6 million people. Our disease
sites include gastrointestinal, lung, breast, gynecological, skin and genitourinary cancers, with plans for
additional sites in the future. Our hematologists provide care for all hematological malignancies as well
as benign diagnoses. In addition to the well-established medical oncology program, we also have a
strong radiation program with 12 radiation oncologists providing external-beam radiotherapy
(including SBRT, SRS), as well as an active brachytherapy program for prostate, gynecologic and skin
malignancies. Our Centre hosts the Central East Thoracic surgical oncology program, and is a Gynecology
Oncology Centre.
There is an active regional program and the successful candidate would be expected to provide onsite
clinical service at oncology clinics situated in Oshawa and a peripheral clinic. Our peripheral clinics are
located in Cobourg (Northumberland Hills Hospital) and Peterborough (Peterborough Regional Health
Centre). The successful candidate will mainly be based in our Oshawa clinic, and will primarily treat
gastrointestinal cancer and genitourinary cancer. Given potential for developing a Neurooncology
program in the future, additional expertise in neurooncology would be an asset.The medical
oncology/hematology program actively participates in clinical trials as well as residency educational
programs.
The successful applicant must be eligible for licensing as a specialist in Ontario and have Canadian
Certification in Medical Oncology at the time of appointment. Start date is July 2024.
LEARNING. LEADERSHIP. LIFESTYLE. It’s all right here.
Lakeridge Health (www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca), has everything you seek – in your career and beyond. As
one of Ontario’s largest hospital networks and the dedicated cancer centre for the Central East LHIN, we
foster a culture that promotes career advancement, learning opportunities and great quality of life.
Through our five hospital sites, in Ajax, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Port Perry and Whitby, and leading
cancer, nephrology and mental health and addictions programs, we provide a broad range of healthcare
services to a diverse population.
Oshawa is located in Durham Region, an expanding community 50 km east of Toronto. It is the home of
the Ontario Tech University, and is within easy reach of both fine countryside and Toronto’s cultural
attractions.
Please forward a letter of interest, accompanied by an updated CV, to: Lakeridge Health (Attention: Dr.
Peter Dixon), Medical Affairs Office, 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9. Tel: 905-576-8711 x33720.
E-mail: [email protected]. Posting closes May 7, 2024.
In accordance with the Canadian Immigration regulations, preference will be given to Canadian citizens
and permanent residents of Canada, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
LH will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including
accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require
accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Medical Affairs Office.
Title: Medical Oncologist (Full-time)
Company: Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists
Location: Durham
