Ontario Physicians Recruitment Alliance – OPRA2025-05-19T11:51:14-04:00

ABOUT US

At the forefront of the physician recruitment crisis in Ontario, we are committed to transforming how primary care doctors are recruited, retained, and supported. With a significant number of residents not enrolled to primary care providers and a growing population estimated to be 15.9 million in 2024, our work is vital to the health of the province. We aim to streamline services, reduce the strain on emergency departments, and create sustainable solutions. By engaging both local and internationally trained physicians, we are expanding our efforts to meet the urgent healthcare needs of Ontario’s communities.

OPRA - Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance - About Us

Welcome to our community of dedicated physician recruiters.

Together, we are addressing the critical need for primary care across Ontario, enhancing recruitment strategies, and working to improve access to quality healthcare for all residents.

OPRA - Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ontario GP Job Fair in Birmingham, UK

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We are excited to announce that the Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance will be hosting a Job Fair in Birmingham, United Kingdom on May 31st between 1-5:00 GMT at the Delta by Marriott Birmingham. This is [...]

Career MD – Buffalo

July 14 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Recruiters from SOPRA will be in Buffalo, New York! About this event Attend this annual career-planning event to meet with representatives from leading healthcare organizations across the country when they travel to your city to [...]

National Conference is now FUTURE—a new name to capture the energy of our family medicine residents and med students. More info to come soon!

FMX Oct 5-9, 2025

October 5 - October 9

Family Medicine Experience (FMX) This national conference is organized by the American Association of Family Practice and draws family doctors from across the country for professional development. More info coming soon!

NEWS & MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS

Ontario’s Physician Crisis Sparks Bold Action: OPRA Leads International Recruitment and Community-Based Solutions

May 16, 2025|

Left to Right: Melanie Goulet (NEOPRA Chair), Zoe Brenner (NWOPRA co-chair), Jeff Remington (OPRA Physician Lead), Jill Croteau (SOPRA and OPRA Chair), Adam Hambly (EOPRA Vice Chair), Melanie Delion (COPRA [...]

Doctor shortage crisis turning into a catastrophe in the north: OMA – CTV News Northern Ontario

December 12, 2024|

severe physician shortage, which they say has led to a crisis in rural medicine. This issue is particularly acute in small and rural communities, where emergency departments frequently face [...]

Land Acknowledgement

 

The Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (OPRA) respectfully acknowledges that our work takes place across the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations throughout Ontario. From the lands of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe in the south, to the Mushkegowuk (Cree), Oji-Cree, and Algonquin peoples in the north, we honour the enduring presence and deep knowledge of the First Peoples of this province.

OPRA recognizes the territories governed by treaties such as the Dish With One Spoon Wampum, the Williams Treaties, the Robinson-Huron and Robinson-Superior Treaties, and Treaty 9, among others. We also acknowledge Métis communities and Inuit presence across Ontario.

We are committed to reconciliation and building respectful relationships as we support equitable access to healthcare for all communities, including those historically underserved and impacted by colonial policies. We recognize that true partnership includes listening, learning, and standing in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples to advance health equity across the province.

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