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Below, please find important news related to family medicine, OCFP advocacy and government policy changes impacting family doctors and your patients. Members of the media can contact the OCFP Communications Team at media@ocfp.on.ca.

May 8, 2024

OCFP Statement

Family doctors are the foundation of Ontario’s health system, and, for years the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) has been sounding the alarm that family medicine is in crisis.

April 24, 2024

OCFP Statement: Administrative Burden

Family doctors are the foundation of Ontario’s health care system, and Ontario needs family physicians spending time with patients, not on paperwork.

March 21, 2024

Ontario College of Family Physicians names Deepy Sur as new CEO

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deepy Sur as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer effective May 21, 2024.

March 19, 2024

CaRMS Match Message 2024 

Dear Aspiring Family Physician, I would like to recognize those who have just matched to family medicine, and those of you currently in your family medicine residencies.

March 5, 2024

Without urgent action, nearly 1 million in Toronto could be without a family doctor by 2026 

Ontario College of Family Physicians calling for urgent supports for family doctors and patients Having a family doctor in Ontario shouldn’t be a luxury – it is a necessity.

News Releases
January 25, 2024

Year Three Compensation Update 

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is hearing from many family doctors that they are extremely disappointed with news about the possible Year 3 compensation adjustment stemming from the 2021-24 PSA.  The OCFP recognizes and supports the role of the OMA to negotiate with the Ministry of Health.

Advocacy
January 25, 2024

Statement: Escalating Crisis in Family Medicine

Sault Ste. Marie’s Group Health Centre announced today that 10,000 patients will lose access to their family doctor as of May 31.

Advocacy
December 18, 2023

A message of gratitude from Patient Advocate Maggie Keresteci 

Ms. Keresteci originally shared this message during the December 15, 2023 Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) Community of Practice for family physicians.

December 13, 2023

Honouring Dr. Janice Harvey and her dedication to her patients, students, colleagues and community 

Dr. Janice Harvey, a family physician and dedicated clinical instructor, widely recognized for her expertise in sports and exercise medicine, passed away on December 6, 2023.   In addition to her clinical practice and passion for educating the next generation of family physicians, Dr. Harvey developed, and served as the chair of OCFP’s MSK Education.