**Medical Director and Chief of** Pediatric Emergency Medicine,
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Canada

CHEO is recruiting for the Medical Director and Division Chief of the Division of Emergency Medicine. This Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) physician will oversee clinical care and the academic mission of the Division of Emergency Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics.

The Division of Emergency Medicine is a well-established, diverse and collaborative group that provides clinical excellence in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. CHEO is the referral center for children and youth in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec as well as some areas of Northern Ontario and Nunavut. We are the regional Pediatric level 1 trauma centre, sexual assault treatment centre and schedule 1 mental health facility. Our department has ~70,000 annual visits/year, which makes it one of the higher volume pediatric emergency departments.

The Medical Director and Division Chief oversees the safety and quality of care provided and the medical staff within the division. The Division Chief also has responsibility for the administrative and academic activity of the division. In a dyad model in collaboration with their operational leader, the Medical Director is responsible for the ongoing evaluation, design and implementation of clinical delivery processes to provide excellence in acute care responsive to child and youth health needs.

Members of our group are academic leaders within CHEO, the University of Ottawa, and the national PEM community. The PEM faculty is dedicated to excellence in medical education, and we are leaders in PEM teaching, simulation, and ultrasound. Our PEM researchers are recognized nationally and internationally, working within a well-established research infrastructure as part of the CHEO Research Institute. We offer a supportive environment for PEM staff physicians to consolidate their clinical expertise while building an academic focus in the presence of strong mentorship.

The Division provides Pediatric Emergency Medicine education to residents from Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, etc. as well as medical students from the University of Ottawa. We have an outstanding PEM specialty training program with a long history of academic excellence. We also offer clinical fellowships in Medical Education/Simulation and Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound.

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Dear Candidate,
On behalf of CHEO I am delighted to hear of your potential interest in the role of Medical Director and Division Chief, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. As our organization embarks on a new chapter, this distinguished opportunity promises both growth and impact.
At CHEO, we are proud to be leaders in pediatric health, recognized for our commitment to clinical care, research, and education. Our collaborative environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedication to innovation make CHEO an exceptional place to work and grow professionally. We strive to create the best life possible for our staff, medical staff and learners. We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and indigeneity within our organization and the broader community.
With sustainability as a driving force, CHEO is an organization that is Growing 4 Good. We use the most current technologies and innovative practices. CHEO was recently recognized as a Stage 7 healthcare organization utilizing full Electronic Health Record functionality to enable high quality care, functionality, and integration with outside organizations. CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research and the CHEO Research Institute is the fastest growing RI in Canada.
We invite you to bring your operational and academic leadership skills to our team, and together, we will continue to provide exceptional care. We look forward to welcoming you to CHEO and working together to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
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We look forward to welcoming you to CHEO and working together to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Dr. Lindy Samson
Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer
Based in Canada’s capital, CHEO is a globally renowned health institution with a mission to provide exceptional care and support to children, youth and their families. Opening our doors in 1974, we offer a full range of specialized pediatric care and services to children from eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec and Nunavut. Our site is home to a hospital, a children’s treatment centre, a school, a research institute, and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa as an academic health science centre. Named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, we are home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives.
CHEO is affiliated with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine which is Canada’s largest bilingual institution of higher learning and research. The FoM offers a wide range of competitive educational and research programs in a dynamic learning environment with state-of-the art facilities. The faculty is recognized as a national leader in medical education and ranks among the top faculties of medicine worldwide for research intensity and impact.
CHEO places a very high value on teaching and make significant contributions at all levels. We contribute to supervising close to 60,000 trainee days over the course of the academic year (undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate and postdoctoral studies).
The Division of Emergency Medicine is a well-established, diverse and collaborative group that provides clinical excellence in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. CHEO is the referral center for children and youth in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec as well as some areas of Northern Ontario and Nunavut. We are the regional Pediatric level 1 trauma centre, sexual assault treatment centre and schedule 1 mental health facility. Our department has ~70,000 annual visits/year, which makes it one of the higher volume pediatric emergency departments.
The Medical Director and Division Chief oversees the safety and quality of care provided and the medical staff within the division. The Division Chief also has responsibility for the administrative and academic activity of the division. In a dyad model in collaboration with their operational leader, the Medical Director is responsible for the ongoing evaluation, design and implementation of clinical delivery processes to provide excellence in acute care responsive to child and youth health needs.
Members of our group are academic leaders within CHEO, the University of Ottawa, and the national PEM community. The PEM faculty is dedicated to excellence in medical education, and we are leaders in PEM teaching, simulation, and ultrasound. Our PEM researchers are recognized nationally and internationally, working within a well-established research infrastructure as part of the CHEO Research Institute. We offer a supportive environment for PEM staff physicians to consolidate their clinical expertise while building an academic focus in the presence of strong mentorship.
The Division provides Pediatric Emergency Medicine education to residents from Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, etc. as well as medical students from the University of Ottawa. We have an outstanding PEM specialty training program with a long history of academic excellence. We also offer clinical fellowships in Medical Education/Simulation and Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound.
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