Central
Central is the most populous LHIN in Ontario and it is home to over 1.6 million residents. The population resides primarily in northern Toronto, the suburban communities north of the city commonly known as the "905" area and along the Highway 400 corridor.
Health Care Organizations and Employers
The Central region is home to a number of health care providers:
- 7 Public Hospitals (including 1 Rehabilitation Hospital)
- 2 Community Health Centres
- 41 Family Health Groups
- 2 Family Health Networks
- 23 Family Health Organizations
- Over 40 Long-Term Care Homes
- Over 20 Mental Health and Addiction services
- Community Care Access Centre
- Community Support services
Learn more about the health care organizations and employers
LHIN Information
Recruitment Resources
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HFOJobs
Search and advertise job opportunities for doctors and nurses.
www.healthforceontario.ca/hfojobs
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Canadian Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (CASPR)
Support local recruiters through the sharing of information, the hosting of events and workshops and the distribution of materials and literature.
www.caspr.ca
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Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS)
Work in close cooperation with the medical education community, medical schools and students to provide an electronic application service and a computer match for entry into postgraduate medical training throughout Canada.
www.carms.ca
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Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad (CEHPEA)
Provide evaluation and orientation programs for Internationally Education Health Professionals.
www.cehpea.ca
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College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
A national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical education of its members mandatory.
www.cfpc.ca
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College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
Regulate the practice of medicine in Ontario.
www.cpso.on.ca
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Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Continue to work towards better health care for Ontarians.
www.health.gov.on.ca
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Ontario Medical Association (OMA) - Physician Health Program
Provide services to support the health, well-being and resilience of Ontario physicians, veterinarians and pharmacists.
www.phpoma.org
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Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO)
A member-driven organization of physicians training in Ontario.
www.pairo.org
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
A national professional association that oversees the medical education of specialists in Canada.
rcpsc.medical.org
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Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP)
Arrange core and elective rotations for medical trainees across south central Ontario in one-on-one learning situations with physician preceptors.
www.romponline.com
Regional Resources
Lifestyle
Education
Upcoming Regional Events