The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Division of Gastroenterology has an opening for an additional member to join a group of 14 Gastroenterologists based in Victoria. The Division provides services to a direct referral population of 350,000 and a tertiary referral population of 750,000.

Eligible applicants must have Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Gastroenterology and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. 

The successful candidate will join the Division of Gastroenterology in a full time capacity and participate in paid on-call coverage with 14 members covering 2 sites and establish a private community consultation practice. ERCP skills are required for this position. Additional therapeutic endoscopy skills such as EUS can also be accommodated.

The Division of Gastroenterology is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the Island Medical Program. Your responsibilities will include direct clinical care with some teaching of medical students and residents.  Opportunities for clinical research are available.

Community Information:

Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.