Ontario is in a crisis of primary care inaccessibility. Over 2 million Ontario residents do not have a family doctor, and even amongst those enrolled in a family practice, wait times can prohibit access. Simply put: Ontario needs more family physicians. However, minimal attention has been drawn to supporting the family physicians that the province does employ. Family doctors today are reporting incredible overwork and burnout, likely contributing to declining medical student interest in this specialty. Policymakers must therefore prioritize investments into programs and personnel that reduce family physician burden and facilitate the efficient operation of their practices. In this article, the OMSA outlines four recommendations for supporting family medicine practices in this province.
The Ontario Medical Students Association recommends the following:
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