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A Guide for International Physicians in Clinic Partnerships
A Guide for International Physicians in Clinic Partnerships

A Guide for International Physicians in Clinic Partnerships

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for International Physicians in Clinic PartnershipsWorking Together: Fostering Positive Clinic PartnershipsAcross Canada, clinics often partner with pharmacies, landlords, or third-party operators to bring much-needed healthcare services to local communities. Many of these clinics offer shared infrastructure, administrative support, or low-cost space to help physicians establish practices—particularly in areas with high patient need.When structured [...]

OPRA Response to the June 5th Announcement Expanding Expedited Licensing
OPRA Response to the June 5th Announcement Expanding Expedited Licensing

OPRA Response to the June 5th Announcement Expanding Expedited Licensing

June 5, 2025 A Step Forward in Physician Licensing. Now Let’s Take the Next One Today’s announcement by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is a major step forward for healthcare access in this province. The new expedited licensure pathway for physicians trained in the United States means that many Canadian medical graduates who completed their residency [...]

A Day in the Life of a Community Physician Recruiter: More Than Just Filling Jobs
A Day in the Life of a Community Physician Recruiter: More Than Just Filling Jobs

A Day in the Life of a Community Physician Recruiter: More Than Just Filling Jobs

A Day in the Life of a Community Physician Recruiter: More Than Just Filling Jobs Most people think physician recruitment is just posting a job and waiting for applications to roll in. The truth? It’s a strategic, high-stakes, relationship-driven role that touches healthcare, immigration, licensing, real estate, economic development, and lives. Here’s what one day might look like for a [...]

The ROI of Physician Recruitment: A Deeper Look at Economic Impact in Ontario
The ROI of Physician Recruitment: A Deeper Look at Economic Impact in Ontario

The ROI of Physician Recruitment: A Deeper Look at Economic Impact in Ontario

The ROI of Physician Recruitment: Why It’s More Than Just Filling a VacancyPhysician recruitment is often treated as a temporary solution to a staffing shortage. But in reality, it’s one of the most powerful economic development tools a community can invest in—especially in Ontario.A single physician doesn’t just treat patients. They generate local jobs, stabilize communities, and support millions in [...]

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

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

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 Chair and OPRA Vice Chair) Stephan Smit (NWOPRA co-chair) Andrea Loewen (OPRA Director of Advocacy), and Owen Doerksen (NWOPRA co-chair). On Teams - David Gravelle (COPRA) and Brad Van den [...]

Media Release: A Step Forward for Primary Care in Ontario
Media Release: A Step Forward for Primary Care in Ontario

Media Release: A Step Forward for Primary Care in Ontario

Ontario Takes a Bold Step to Address Primary Care Gaps Today, Minister of Health Sylvia Jones announced a $1.8 billion investment in primary care improvements. This funding provides a critical step toward addressing the healthcare needs of Ontarians and expanding access to family physicians. "We are excited about the energy behind this initiative," said Jill Croteau, Chair of the Ontario [...]

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

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

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 closures due to the lack of doctors. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) hosted an online discussion with its president, Dr. Dominik Nowak, and two northern physicians, Dr. Sarah Giles and [...]

Gap in Primary Care Physician Services
Gap in Primary Care Physician Services

Gap in Primary Care Physician Services

The job of recruiting family doctors starts by understanding where the gaps in primary care services are. To identify the areas where the people do not have access to a family doctor or other primary care provider, the OPRA team requests data from the Ministry of Health, which is compared to the 2023 census data. With this information, it [...]

Introducing the Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance
Introducing the Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance

Introducing the Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance

The Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (OPRA) is at the forefront of addressing the physician recruitment crisis in Ontario. With a significant percentage of the population not enrolled with a primary care physician (Ministry of Health PEM data, Oct 2024) and 2.52 million “uncertainly attached” to a primary care provider (INSPIRE ), the gap between the care needed and the [...]

Niagara is short 106 family doctors. Local leaders looking at collaborative approach to lure more
Niagara is short 106 family doctors. Local leaders looking at collaborative approach to lure more

Niagara is short 106 family doctors. Local leaders looking at collaborative approach to lure more

Niagara is currently facing a shortage of 106 family doctors. Local mayors and administrative officers are working together to address this issue. Jill Croteau, a physician recruitment specialist, has been actively recruiting doctors from Ireland, the UK, and other regions. Niagara municipalities are offering financial incentives to attract doctors. In 2024, a record-setting 28 new doctors started practices in [...]