Ontario Plans to Increase Family Doctors in Rural Areas
The Ontario government has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of family doctors in rural and northern communities. This effort is part of the Practice Ready Ontario program, which will enable up to 100 internationally trained family physicians to begin practicing in these areas by 2025. The program is designed to expedite the licensing process for foreign-trained doctors by removing certain re-education requirements, allowing them to connect with over 120,000 residents who need primary care.
The Practice Ready Ontario program requires participating physicians to undergo a 12-week assessment to ensure they meet Ontario's medical standards. Following this, they must commit to a three-year service period in a rural or northern community. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to address the shortage of primary care providers in these regions.
The Ontario government has also highlighted its ongoing investments in healthcare, including the expansion of medical schools and the introduction of the Learn and Stay grant, which supports medical students in exchange for service commitments in underserved areas. These efforts are part of a larger plan to connect more Ontarians to primary care services.
The program is administered in collaboration with the Touchstone Institute and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), ensuring that all participating doctors meet national Practice Ready Assessment Standards.
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