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Doctor Recruitment
Medical recruitment support in Belleville
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Students, residents or locums interested in establishing a clinic-based practice in Belleville.
See full eligibility
Overview
Doctor Recruitment in Belleville offers incentives of up to $150,000 for family physicians, up to $75,000 for emergency physicians and specialists, and up to $10,000 for nurse practitioners to support local medical recruitment. It supports clinic-based practice setup, full-time service at Belleville General Hospital, and nurse practitioner positions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Belleville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing a clinic-based practice in Belleville.
- Providing full-time service at Quinte Health Belleville General Hospital.
- Providing full-time specialist service to the City of Belleville.
- Working as a family physician International Medical Graduate in Belleville.
- Accepting a nurse practitioner position in Belleville.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students, residents or locums interested in establishing a clinic-based practice in Belleville.
- Existing family physicians relocating to Belleville from outside Ontario.
- Some existing physicians practicing in Ontario.
- Emergency Medicine Doctors and medical students, residents or recently graduated specialist physicians.
- Family Physician International Medical Graduates and nurse practitioners.
Selection criteria
- For specialist physicians, the City regularly reviews local need before considering an incentive.
- Critical need specialties are determined by the City in consultation with Quinte Health and Ontario Health.
- For some existing physicians practicing in Ontario, the City considers whether they would be leaving their existing practice regardless of the incentive.
How to apply
- Contact the City's Doctor Recruitment Manager.
- Discuss the available opportunities and incentives.
- Begin your transition to practice in Belleville.
Additional information
- Support may include relocation assistance, practice setup and community integration.
- Family Health Team, Family Health Organization, Family Health Group, Fee-for-Service and Community Health Centre positions are currently available in the city.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Doctor Recruitment Program
What is the Doctor Recruitment?
Doctor Recruitment in Belleville offers incentives of up to $150,000 for family physicians, up to $75,000 for emergency physicians and specialists, and up to $10,000 for nurse practitioners to support local medical recruitment. It supports clinic-based practice setup, full-time service at Belleville General Hospital, and nurse practitioner positions.
How much funding can be received?
Doctor Recruitment Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Doctor Recruitment program?
To be eligible for the Doctor Recruitment program, you must:
Student, resident or locum applicants must be interested in establishing a clinic-based practice in Belleville.
Some applicants must be fully licensed to practise medicine in Ontario and in good standing.
Family Physician International Medical Graduates must have relocated to Ontario, be eligible to work in Ontario and be enrolled in good standing with a Canadian Medical School.
What expenses are eligible under Doctor Recruitment?
Establishing a clinic-based practice in Belleville.
Providing full-time service at Quinte Health Belleville General Hospital.
Providing full-time specialist service to the City of Belleville.
Working as a family physician International Medical Graduate in Belleville.
Accepting a nurse practitioner position in Belleville.
Who can I contact for more information about the Doctor Recruitment?
You can contact City of Belleville by email at kposte@belleville.ca or by phone at 613-967-3273.
Where is the Doctor Recruitment available?
The Doctor Recruitment program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Doctor Recruitment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Doctor Recruitment is a Grant and Funding