Ontario Medical Association
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represents more than 43,000 physicians, residents and medical students across the province.
The Ontario Medical Association works closely with physicians and patients across the province to encourage healthy living practices and illness prevention.
01/05/2024
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow joined Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Andrew Park at an event to thank physicians at Sinai Health in celebration of !
Today and every day, we are grateful for the hard work and dedication of doctors across Ontario. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to providing excellent health care.
01/05/2024
Happy Doctors' Day to all the incredible doctors in Ontario!
Your dedication, compassion, and expertise make a difference in the lives of your patients. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to patients every day. đ
As we celebrate Doctors' Day, let's also recognize the importance of supporting our doctors. They are the backbone of our health-care system, and ensuring their well-being and resources is crucial for maintaining a high-quality health-care system in Ontario. Action needs to be taken now to support and empower our doctors so they can continue to deliver outstanding care to our communities.
Help us say thank you to Ontario's Doctor https://ow.ly/y5mh50Rtnsh
Dr. Azadeh Moaveni, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at , shares the concerns that medical students face when choosing family medicine.
A staggering 2.3 million people are already without a family doctor and that number is expected to nearly double in only two years.
Every Ontarian deserves access to a family doctor. We must act now by investing in and stabilizing our healthcare system to attract new medical graduates into practicing comprehensive family medicine.
Minister , you're mistaken. This is not something Canada can recruit our way out of.
Ontario's Doctors are facing financial strain, worsened by proposed tax changes. This could threaten physician practices and patient access.
A staggering 2.3 million people are already without a family doctor and that number is expected to nearly double in only two years. Ontario needs 2,500 doctors to meet the current demand.
Experienced physicians may decide to retire earlier than planned before the increase takes effect on June 25, 2024, while new graduates may be deterred from establishing their careers in Canada.
Physicians are essential to our health-care system.
Justin Trudeau, please reconsider the capital gains tax increase that threatens physician practices and patient access.
CALL TO ACTION: Sign our open letter opposing the capital gains tax: https://act.oma.org/letter
23/04/2024
May 1 is Doctors' Day!
Help show your appreciation to Ontario's Doctors for their relentless dedication to our health.
Add your thank you message below!
https://oma.org/advocacy/campaigns/say-thanks-to-ontarios-doctors/?anchor=stories
Watch how an innovative program at Trillium Health Partners is enhancing newborn care and helping families connect with a family doctor. Meet the program co-designers, family physicians Dr. Ali Damji and Dr. Sapna Khosla, and pediatrician Dr. Jane Healey.
Learn more about our Centred on Care series here: https://ow.ly/Gs8N50R7IMf
Family doctors are increasingly considering leaving their practices. Underfunding of OHIP fees, complicated by rising inflation pressures has made family practice unsustainable.
Everyone in Ontario deserves access to a family doctor.
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We asked Ontario's Doctors what they wanted the public to know about the crisis in family medicine. Here is what one had to say.
Everyone in Ontario deserves access to a family doctor.
The time to act is now before it's too late.
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Family doctors are speaking out.
The time to act is now before they vanish forever.
Everyone in Ontario deserves access to a family doctor.
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Watch a message from OMA President Dr. Andrew Park in celebration of Canadian Women Physicians Day!
11/03/2024
Today is Canadian Women Physicians' Day! March 11 was chosen to honour Dr. Jennie Trout, the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada. Celebrate and thank those who are making a difference today.
08/03/2024
Today, and every day, we honour the invaluable contributions of women physicians in health care. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion make our communities healthier and stronger. Happy International Women's Day from Ontario's Doctors! đȘđ©ș
Dr. Natalie Leahy discusses the administrative burden she dealt with before deciding to leave family medicine practice.
On average, family doctors are spending 19 hours a week on administrative work.
February 1 to 7 marks . Learn how Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar, chief medical officer at Body Brave offers accessible eating disorder treatment and support services.
Watch other videos from our Centred on Care series here: https://www.oma.org/advocacy/campaigns/ontarios-doctors-lead-you-to-better-care/
15/11/2023
Watch as Drs. Anjali Oberai and Mike Cotterill discuss the challenges of practicing in Wawa and what immediate solutions are needed to improve health-care for patients in northern Ontario.
Doctor shortage in Wawa & the need for locum support Wawa is a small town in northern Ontario dealing with a doctor shortage. It is meant to have seven doctors, but now there are only two. Hear from Drs. Anjali...
11/11/2023
On , we honour the thousands who served and serve our country, including the incredible doctors and nurses that support them.
The 2SLGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges in accessing health care. See how Dr. Kevin Woodward and Dr. Tim Guimond at HQ Toronto revolutionized STI testing and mental health services. Learn more and watch other videos here: https://ow.ly/urqf50Q4MTv
Did you know that the OMA is on TikTok? Check out our latest video and give us a follow! https://ow.ly/jBoo50Q2Jk7
Dementia affects over 600,000 individuals in Canada, a number projected to reach one million by 2030. Dr. Sudip Saha, geriatric medicine specialist, William Osler Health System at Brampton Civic Hospital is the first to introduce The Butterfly Approachâą in an acute-care hospital setting worldwide. This model offers innovative and compassionate care that taps into the emotional side of patientsâ brains. This transformative approach is ushering in a more promising future for dementia care.
Learn more and watch other stories by visiting: https://ow.ly/4Ifi50PZSAT
23/10/2023
More than 100 physicians travelled from across the province to Queenâs Park on Oct. 16 to meet with elected officials from all political parties and advocate for health system changes.
The focus was on solutions to urgent issues in primary care, systemic physician burnout, and expanding and integrating home and community-based care. These solutions are contained in the OMAâs new advocacy report, Prescription for Ontario: Doctorsâ Solutions for Immediate Action. https://ow.ly/TTyt50PZS1v
06/10/2023
The Ontario Medical Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Moran as the organizationâs new chief executive officer.
Moran is a highly respected health-care leader and accomplished executive with more than 30 years of senior leadership experience. She begins her new role with the OMA on Dec. 4.
âWe are thrilled to welcome Kimberly Moran as the new CEO of the OMA,â said Dr. Cathy Faulds, chair of the OMA Board of Directors. âShe is a results-driven leader, who has been a champion for physicians and an advocate for improving the health-care system for years. Her depth and diversity of experience and her reputation with stakeholders across the province and the country make her the perfect candidate for this important role.â
Read more about the announcement here: ow.ly/9zsJ50PTws5
05/10/2023
Northern Ontario has a severe shortage of physicians. Dr. Sarita Verma, president, vice-chancellor, dean and CEO of NOSM University, helps to address this challenge. As Canada's first independent medical university, NOSM has had an immeasurable impact from their innovative approach to medical education. As a result of this work, an additional 400,000 people have access to health care and family medicine.
Listen as Dr. Amol Verma explains how AI could impact the future of medicine for physicians and their patients.
OMA President Dr. Andrew Park encourages every Ontarian to get their and boosters, wash their hands, wear masks when appropriate and stay home if they are sick.
Ontario's Doctors advocate to make the health-care system better for all of us. See how our doctors are leading the way in health-system transformation and are supporting patients in each step of their health-care journey. OMA.org
With back-to-school around the corner, pediatrician Dr. Richa Agnihotri offers a few easy tips for parents to help their children adjust to the new school year.
22/08/2023
OMA President Dr. Andrew Park attended to advocate for recruiting and training more doctors while improving working conditions for the ones already seeing patients. Thank you to all the elected officials who took the time to meet with Ontario's doctors.
OMA President Dr. Andrew Park is in Ottawa where he visited
Hospice Care Ottawa.
Thank you, Dr. Paul Hacker, Dr. Daniel Vincent and Kate Cholewa for sharing your time and talking about the important care you provide to patients.
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