Melanoma & Immuno-oncology Fellowship

Melanoma & Immuno-Oncology Fellowship

BC Cancer - Vancouver Centre

Regular Full Time (Minimum of 12-months)

The BC Cancer - Vancouver Cancer Centre is pleased to announce an opportunity for a Medical Oncology Melanoma and Immuno-Oncology Fellowship. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of BC in partnership with regional health authorities. BC Cancer's mandate covers the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation. Our mandate is driven by a three-fold mission:

• To reduce the incidence of cancer
• To reduce the mortality rate of people with cancer
• To improve the quality of life of people living with cancer

What you'll do

The overall goal of the BC Cancer Fellowship training program is to develop knowledge and experience in the field of Melanoma and Immuno-oncology. It is the intention of the program that trainees will develop an understanding of the general fundamental principles, in order to provide a strong foundation for further work and training within the field. There are also many research opportunities, with a strong focus on gaining research skills and experience. Learning during the fellowship program is focused around broad categories including: medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism and educational and research activities.

The general educational objectives for Fellows are as follows:

• Understand the basic pathophysiologic principles of melanoma and other skin cancers;
• Develop the clinical skills and expertise necessary for the care of melanoma patients;
• Develop an understanding of the monitoring, diagnosis and management patients with melanoma;
• Gain experience using Immuno-Oncology agents, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, bispecific T-cell engagers, and other novel agents;
• Develop the clinical skills to effectively detect and manage the novel toxicities associated with Immuno-Oncology agents, including immune-related adverse events and cytokine release syndrome;
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills required for effective patient management and education;
• Participate in journal clubs, morbidity and mortality conferences, and case rounds;
• Participate in clinical, translational or basic research in Melanoma and Immuno-Oncology.

Qualifications:

• Refer to CPSBC Postgraduate fellow for College of Physicians and Surgeons requirements
• IELTS Academic examination requirements: primary language of medical education is not in English: English Language Proficiency Requirement
• Specific educational requirements include;
• Medical Degree
• Medical Council of Canada Examinations
• Postgrad training program - subspecialty

Successful candidates will have:

• Demonstrated deep understanding of their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Able to articulate and share this journey to motivate and inspire others.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, political realities of settler-colonialism and impacts on Indigenous peoples in social and health contexts as well as knowledge and understanding of, and commitment to upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments in the foundational documents: Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

Core Competencies:

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

All candidates including from outside of Canada, are encouraged to apply.

For questions and inquiries, please contact Adeline Chan in Physician Recruitment at adeline.chan1@phsa.ca.

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:

Residency/Fellowship Training Program

Administration Coordinator

medoncresprog@bccancer.bc.ca

Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the positions will remain open until it is filled.

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Create equity - Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.