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Family Physician Recruitment Program
Financial support for physician recruitment
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Hastings County Family Physician Recruitment Program offers incentives up to $150,000 over 5 years for medical students, residents, recent graduates, and physicians licensed to practice family medicine in Ontario in Hastings County. It supports full-time practice commitments, Greater Napanee Family Health Team service, and emergency room coverage at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Practicing with the Greater Napanee Family Health Team and serving residents of both municipalities
- Starting a full-time family medicine practice in one of the 14 member municipalities of Hastings County
- Relocating to Hastings County to practice full-time family medicine
- Providing full-time emergency room coverage at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital
Documents Needed
- Current copy of CV
- Application form
- Proof of enrollment in Canadian Medical School/Residency Program
- Proof of license to practice family medicine in Ontario
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Medical students at a Canadian Medical School
- Medical residents at a Canadian Medical School
- Recent graduates who have not yet begun practice
- Physicians currently practicing in Canada or internationally and licensed to practice family medicine in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Specialists, except for the separate emergency room physician incentive
Eligible expenses
- Recruitment incentive payments for physicians
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Napanee
- One of the 14 member municipalities of Hastings County
How to apply
- Fill out the application form for the Family Physician Recruitment Program
- Email the completed application package to John Nicholas at nicholasj@hastingscounty.com
Additional information
- The program is offered by Hastings County and the Town of Greater Napanee.
- Applicants may contact John Nicholas for more information.
- A separate incentive exists for emergency room physicians at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Physician Recruitment Program Program
What is the Family Physician Recruitment Program?
Hastings County Family Physician Recruitment Program offers incentives up to $150,000 over 5 years for medical students, residents, recent graduates, and physicians licensed to practice family medicine in Ontario in Hastings County. It supports full-time practice commitments, Greater Napanee Family Health Team service, and emergency room coverage at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital.
How much funding can be received?
Family Physician Recruitment Program Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Family Physician Recruitment Program program?
To be eligible for the Family Physician Recruitment Program program, you must:
Medical students or residents at a Canadian Medical School
Recent graduates who have not yet begun practice
Physicians currently practicing in Canada or internationally and licensed to practice family medicine in Ontario
What expenses are eligible under Family Physician Recruitment Program?
Practicing with the Greater Napanee Family Health Team and serving residents of both municipalities
Starting a full-time family medicine practice in one of the 14 member municipalities of Hastings County
Relocating to Hastings County to practice full-time family medicine
Providing full-time emergency room coverage at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital
Who can I contact for more information about the Family Physician Recruitment Program?
You can contact Town of Greater Napanee by email at nicholasj@hastingscounty.com or by phone at 613.966.1311 ext. 2335.
Where is the Family Physician Recruitment Program available?
The Family Physician Recruitment Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Family Physician Recruitment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Family Physician Recruitment Program is a Grant and Funding