Financial Supports for Rural Communities The objective of the provincial Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI) is to attract physicians to establish a full-time practice in eligible underserviced communities. The NRRRI offers taxable financial recruitment incentives to each eligible physician who establishes a full-time practice in an eligible community of the province. The grants range between $84,851 [...]

Summary of Payment Models Primary Care Models In Ontario, physicians are primarily compensated through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and various alternative funding models. The billing structure you choose depends on your specialty, practice setting and location (as some models are specific to location), and preferred model of care. The Ontario Medical Association also has a great page of [...]

You have CPSO Certification what's next? With your CPSO certificate in hand, you’re well on your way to launching your practice in Ontario. Our comprehensive onboarding resources are designed to ensure a smooth transition and equip you with the essential tools to succeed as a physician. Here’s how to get started: Social Insurance Number (SIN):Your SIN is crucial for setting [...]

Best Practice & Why Start with the CPSO Portal. All licenses for Ontario are issued through the CPSO’s own online portal and Self-Screening Questionnaire. Use www.physiciansapply.ca in parallel if you’ll need MCC/RCPSC or other provinces. MCC Source Verifications (SVs) are required by the Royal College and many other regulators and can be the slowest step, so start them early if [...]

Work Permits & Permanent Residency for Physicians in Ontario Once you have chosen a practice location, a community physician recruiter can assist you in obtaining a Temporary Foreign Work Permit and guide you through the pathways to Permanent Residency (PR). Temporary Foreign Work Permits C10 Significant Benefit Process (LMIA Exemption) Physicians - C10 overview one pager Physicians can obtain [...]