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Family Medicine

Leadership Opportunities

All roles share responsibility for modelling and supporting policies and practices that are aligned with DFM’s commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, to addressing the harms of racism experienced by Black and People of Colour and to creating and sustaining an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

The Department of Family Medicine’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, guides our selection processes.

 

 

Research Director

We are currently inviting interest for the Research Director role.

The Research Director is a leadership position within the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) that is primarily responsible for encouraging, facilitating, leading and coordinating research activities at all levels of the department. The Research Director works in a dyad relationship with the Research Manager with a joint commitment and shared responsibility for furthering the Research mandate of the DFM. The Research Director will collaborate with research leaders and units from across the university.

Interested family physicians are invited to submit a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Cathy Risdon, Chair risdonc@mcmaster.ca,  no later than October 6th, 2023.

The full role description can be accessed here:  Research Director – Family Medicine

Grand Erie Six Nations Site Director

The Grand Erie Six Nations Site allows the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) to learn and live into a Two-Eyed/Two Row approach with the support and input of the DFM Indigenous Health Committee, the DFM Faculty Lead and Manager of Indigenous Health, and the Indigenous Health Learning Lodge.  We recognize the urgent need to address anti-Indigenous racism in medicine and are seeking a Site Lead with a good understanding of cultural humility, and a willingness to work with all partners to ensure safe and effective learning and care environments for all who receive and offer care within the GE6N Site. 

Position Summary:

The Grand Erie Six Nations (GE6N) Site Director works in a collaborative educational leadership model to promote an inclusive and holistic approach to educational programming and administration of the Family Medicine Residency Program at the site.  This is inspired by the Two-Eyed Seeing concept, which integrates Indigenous and settler ways of knowing to address the diverse needs of learners and foster a culturally responsive learning environment. The Site Director works closely with the Department of Family Medicine Indigenous Health Advisor in all aspects of leadership, including the promotion of truth and reconciliation, equity, inclusivity, and educational excellence. The GE6N Site Director reports to the Postgraduate Program Director and works closely with site faculty in the delivery of the Family Medicine program at the site.

A full role description can be viewed here:  Grand Erie Six Nations Site Director

Interested and qualified applicants can forward their letter of interest and CV to Nancy Devlin, Managing Director of Education devlinn@mcmaster.ca by September 15th, 2023

Enhanced Skills Program Director

We are currently inviting interest for the Enhanced Skills Program Director role.

The Enhanced Skills Program Director is responsible and accountable for the overall conduct and organization of the overarching enhanced skills residency program and will provide leadership to both Category 1 and 2 Program Directors.  The Enhanced Skills Program Director fosters an environment that empowers members of the enhanced skills residency program committee, residents, preceptors, and others as required, to identify needs and implement changes.

Interested family physicians are invited to submit a letter of interest and CV to Nancy Devlin devlinn@mcmaster.ca, Managing Director, Education Enterprise no later than September 22nd, 2023.

The full role description can be accessed here: Enhanced Skills Program Director 

Priority Plus Topics Coordinator

We are inviting applications to this exciting opportunity!  The Priority Plus Topics Project Coordinator role is responsible for designing, developing, and coordinating the delivery of the program wide PPT (formerly Academic half day) series.  The role will work closely with the Curriculum Director and with stakeholders in the enhancement of academic curriculum and materials that meet the PPT goals and objectives.

Interested family physicians are invited to submit a letter of interest and CV to Nancy Devlin devlinn@mcmaster.ca, Managing Director, Education Enterprise no later than September 22nd, 2023.

The role description can be accessed here:  PPT Project Coordinator Role