Family Physician Recruitment
The Kingston Economic Development Corporation oversees the Family Physician Recruitment and Retention portfolio for the City of Kingston.
We believe that access to healthcare professionals is an important part of our community´s quality-of-life and economic/social success.
Practice/Locum Opportunities for Family Physicians
If you are a family physician looking for practice/locum opportunities in Kingston,
please contact:
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Jeff Gouveia The Family Physician Recruitment office will be able to provide you with:
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Kingston Residents Trying to Find a Family Physician
Kingston is in a unique position in Ontario in that local Family Physicians are currently accepting new patients. If you are a Kingston resident looking for information on finding a family physician, there are a few options for you to consider:
Health Care Connect
Health Care Connect is designed to help you find a family health care provider. To register with the program, simply call 1-800-445-1822. you will need a pen, some paper and your OHIP card when you call Health Care Connect.
To learn more about Province of Ontario's Health Care Connect program, please visit their website: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/ms/healthcareconnect/public/index.html
Local Family Health Teams Accepting New Patients
The Kingston and Maple Family Health Teams are currently accepting new patients who currently do not have a family physician. A Family Health Team is an approach to primary health care that brings together different health care providers to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care. Designed to give doctors support from other complementary professionals, most Family Health Teams consist of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals who work collaboratively, each utilizing their experience and skills. For more information on health teams, please visit the Ministry of Health and Long term Care website.
For information on local clinics, locations and practicing physicians, please visit the Health Teams websites:
Kingston Family Health Team
Maple Family Health Team
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has an online family doctor database which allows you to search for information about family physicians, including their practice addresses, telephone numbers, qualifications and whether they are accepting new patients. Please visit their website at: http://www.cpso.on.ca/docsearch/
Reports & Studies
Kingston Survey of Emergency Preparedness and Doctor Accessibility
- Vol. 2: Doctor Accessibility
Statistics Canada, November 2007
Recent Media Highlights
| March 3, 2009 | Kingston Family Health Team's New Clinic Opens Its Doors |
| November 25, 2008 | Family Health Teams Unite to Take On 10,000 New Patients |
| September 17, 2008 | Kingston Family Health Team Welcomes New Family Physicians |
| September 5, 2008 | Kingston Family Health Team Adds 6 New Physicians |
| February 26, 2008 | Stats Canada Delivers Results on Doctor Accessibility |
| January 11, 2008 | Ministry Feedback on Underserviced Designation Received |
| November 20, 2007 | Kingston Requests Ministry Recognition as Underserviced Area |
| September 9, 2007 | Kingston Family Health Team Adds Family Physician |
| August 22, 2007 | Amherstview Medical Centre Adds Family Physician |
| August 15, 2007 | Maple Family Health Team Adding 1,500 New Patients |
| February 6, 2007 | Family Physician Joins Queen's Family Health Team |
| December 2, 2006 | Nurse Practitioner Joins the Queen's Family Health Team |
| September 21, 2006 | Two Physicians Join North Kingston Community Health Centre |
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