ABOUT US
At the forefront of the physician recruitment crisis in Ontario, we are committed to transforming how primary care doctors are recruited, retained, and supported. With a significant number of residents not enrolled to primary care providers and a growing population estimated to be 16.1 million in 2025, our work is vital to the health of the province. We aim to streamline services, reduce the strain on emergency departments, and create sustainable solutions. By engaging both local and internationally trained physicians, we are expanding our efforts to meet the urgent healthcare needs of Ontario’s communities.
Welcome to our community of dedicated physician recruiters.
Together, we are addressing the critical need for primary care across Ontario, enhancing recruitment strategies, and working to improve access to quality healthcare for all residents.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS & MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS
Celebrating Melanie Delion: Recipient of the Inaugural Lori Richey Emerging Leader Award
OPRA is proud to recognize Melanie Delion as the recipient of the inaugural Lori Richey Emerging Leader Award, presented during OPRA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting. This award honours the late [...]
OPRA Hosts Annual General Meeting in Creemore
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clearview, Ontario — May 2026 — The Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (OPRA) hosted its 2026 Annual General Meeting in Clearview, bringing together physician recruitment leaders and alliance [...]
OPRA Position on Province Prioritizing Medical Residency for Ontario Students
Today’s announcement from the Government of Ontario is a welcome and thoughtful step toward a more fair, inclusive, and practical approach to physician workforce planning. The proposed legislation would prioritize [...]
Land Acknowledgement
The Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (OPRA) respectfully acknowledges that our work takes place across the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations throughout Ontario. From the lands of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe in the south, to the Mushkegowuk (Cree), Oji-Cree, and Algonquin peoples in the north, we honour the enduring presence and deep knowledge of the First Peoples of this province.
OPRA recognizes the territories governed by treaties such as the Dish With One Spoon Wampum, the Williams Treaties, the Robinson-Huron and Robinson-Superior Treaties, and Treaty 9, among others. We also acknowledge Métis communities and Inuit presence across Ontario.
We are committed to reconciliation and building respectful relationships as we support equitable access to healthcare for all communities, including those historically underserved and impacted by colonial policies. We recognize that true partnership includes listening, learning, and standing in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples to advance health equity across the province.
