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Equitably advancing health and wellness by cultivating a community of diverse physicians who lead through care delivery, discovery, innovation, education, and knowledge implementation.

11 Divisions/ Sections

There are 11 divisions/sections within the Department of Medicine with the recent addition of Medical Transplant.

Our Divisions/Sections

953 Publications

Primary GFT department members produced a total of 953 publications in 2022-23

Research

184 Residents

113 Internal Medicine Residency Program (IMRP) Residents and 71 Subspecialty Program
Residents.

Education

430 Members

422 primary members of which 233 are AMHSP funded. Our members have 139 leadership roles across UofC and AHS.

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Message from the Department Head | Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc

 Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, Department Head, Department of Medicine

Welcome to Spring! Southern Alberta receiving much needed precipitation ahead of the spring planting season gives me renewed hope that we too will get through these challenging times within the healthcare system. Through continued collaboration and by keeping focused on patient-centered care delivery, we will collectively continue to improve the health of Albertans and Canadians. Thank you for your ongoing contributions towards realizing both the DOM and CSM strategic priorities – your endeavours are noticed and appreciated.

Please review the spring newsletter for some departmental highlights and important announcements.

Message from the Department Manager | Allison Mirotchnik

Allison Mirotchnik

There has been an abundance of remarkable accomplishments and advancements made by our dedicated physicians and staff within the Department of Medicine for 2022-23. The resilience and unwavering commitment of our department’s physicians and staff have enabled us to deliver exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and outstanding educational programs. 

We take pride in achieving exceptional patient outcomes, enhancing the overall quality of healthcare in our community. Our physicians and researchers have continued to push the boundaries of medical knowledge, conducting groundbreaking research that has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. Education is the cornerstone of progress, and our department is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of medical professionals.

I am proud to highlight the significant growth of our Clinical Assistant program in the past year. Clinical Assistants play a vital role in our healthcare ecosystem, contributing to enhanced patient care and improved workflow efficiency. Their dedication and expertise have allowed us to better serve our patients, please take a look at the feature article included in the Annual Report.
 

Dr. Nicholas Li

Medical Grand Rounds | Apr 9, 2024 | Zoom

Multidisciplinary Care of Lupus-Related Kidney Disease

Dr. Nicholas Li will discuss the collaborative care of SLE/lupus nephritis in the Combined Lupus Renal Clinic, and novel therapeutics in the management of lupus nephritis. 

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New Opportunities in the DoM


Clinical Transplant Cardiologist

Section: Medical Transplant
Scope: Academic, Clinical 
Deadline: April 15, 2024

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Section Head, Medical Transplant & Medical Director

Section: Medical Transplant
Scope: Administration
Deadline: April 30, 2024

Posting

Endocrinologist and Gender Health Specialist

Section: Endocrinology
Scope: Academic, Clinical
Deadline: April 30, 2024

Posting

Nocturnist

Section: General Internal Medicine
Scope: Clinical
Deadline: Until role is filled

Posting

Physician Specialist

Section: General Internal Medicine
Scope: Clinical
Site: Foothills Medical Centre
Deadline: Until role is filled

Posting

Physician Specialist

Section: General Internal Medicine
Scope: Clinical
Site: Peter Lougheed Centre
Deadline: Until role is filled

Posting

Physician Specialist

Section: General Internal Medicine
Scope: Clinical
Site: Peter Lougheed Centre
Deadline: Until role is filled

Posting

Physician Specialist

Section: General Internal Medicine
Scope: Clinical
Site: Rockyview General Hospital
Deadline: Until role is filled

Posting

Physician Specialist

Section: General Internal Medicine
Scope: Clinical
Site: South Health Campus
Deadline: Until role is filled

Posting

Site Chief, FMC

Section: General Internal Medicine
Scope: Administration
Site: Foothills Medical Centre
Deadline: Until role is filled

Posting

Site Chief, PLC

Section: General Internal Medicine
Scope: Administration
Site: Peter Lougheed Centre
Deadline: Until role is filled

Posting

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