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A declining number of students are choosing family medicine
Dr. Andrew Park hosted a panel discussion with medical school leaders to address the issue of declining interest in family medicine among medical students, and to explore potential solutions.
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Toronto Sun
Trudeau's economically illiterate budget will chase away docs
The OMA said that doctors are already facing financial strain and these tax changes will make it worse.
April 24, 2024
CBC
Need to take a sick day? A doctors note soon won't be required in Ontario
The OMA is encouraged by the new steps the Ontario government is taking to help reduce administrative burden for physicians and improve access to care for patients
April 24, 2024
Global News
Capital gains changes are ‘really fair,’ Freeland says, as doctors cry foul
Dr. Park says capital gains changes will deter doctors from starting new practices adding to the family doctors shortage
April 23, 2024
CBC
Fewer medical school graduates choosing family medicine, Ontario doctors warn
OMA President Dr. Andrew Park warns solutions are needed to prevent the family doctor shortage from getting worse
April 23, 2024
CTV News
Fewer medical students going into family medicine contributing to doctor shortage
The OMA warns that medical students are avoiding family medicine.
April 23, 2024
Global News
Ontario doctors offer solutions to help address shortage of family physicians
The OMA expresses concern about the declining number of medical students choosing family medicine and talks about solutions.
April 23, 2024
Sudbury.com
Ontario medical school leaders promote family medicine
OMA discusses the decline in medical students choosing family medicine and what can be done to address this issue.
April 23, 2024
CBC News
Physicians sound alarm over unfilled Ontario residency spots
OMA says the data is the latest in a worrying trend showing not enough medical students are choosing family medicine as a specialty
March 24, 2024
CityNews
Ontario budget 2024: $9M for planning creation of new York U school for family doctors
Kimberly Moran says that this budget is a step in the right direction
March 26, 2024