Gastroenterologist

Modern Healthcare, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of British Columbia for a role as a Gastroenterologist. This full-time position involves clinical care focused on nutrition-related disorders, academic responsibilities, and working with a multidisciplinary team at a renowned institution in Vancouver. As a key member of the division, you will contribute to patient-centered care and engage in teaching and research initiatives.

Benefits

Access to world-class research facilities

Collaborative and supportive division environment

Qualifications

• MD with certification in Gastroenterology.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Commitment to academic medicine and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services.
• Collaborate with the nutrition support team.
• Engage in teaching within the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Education

MD (or equivalent)

Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Training or expertise in Clinical Nutrition

Job description

The Division of Gastroenterology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), in partnership with St. Paul’s Hospital, is seeking a Gastroenterologist with specialized expertise in Clinical Nutrition to join our dynamic and growing team. This full-time position will involve clinical care, academic contributions, and collaborative interdisciplinary work within one of Canada’s leading institutions in digestive health.

The successful candidate will hold a primary academic appointment in the Department of Medicine at UBC and will provide patient care at St. Paul’s Hospital, a teaching hospital renowned for innovation and excellence in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services at St. Paul’s Hospital, with a focus on nutrition-related disorders (e.g., malabsorption, IBD-associated malnutrition, intestinal failure, enteral/parenteral nutrition support).
• Work collaboratively with the nutrition support team, including dietitians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows within the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
• Develop and/or participate in academic research or quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition in gastrointestinal health.
• Contribute to the division’s goals of service excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation in care delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a renowned academic health sciences centre located in the heart of Vancouver.
• Contribute to patient-centered, cutting-edge gastroenterology care.
• Access world-class research and teaching resources through UBC.
• Collaborate within a supportive division that values innovation, mentorship, and excellence.

Application Instructions

1. Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:
2. Cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and vision for the role
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Names and contact information of three referees
5. One-page summary of teaching philosophy and academic interests

Please send your application package via email to:

Dr. Brian Bressler
Head, Division of Gastroenterology
St. Paul’s Hospital
Email: [e-mail]

Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent), with certification in Gastroenterology.
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or eligibility for certification).
• Additional training or demonstrated expertise in Clinical Nutrition strongly preferred.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, including teaching and scholarly activity.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.