Underserviced Area Program

The Underserviced Area Program (UAP) is one of a number of supports provided by the Ministry to help underserviced communities recruit and retain health professionals. 

The UAP was established to respond to the need for more health professionals in Northern Ontario. It has gradually expanded its role to address the issue of health human resources in southern communities. 

Administered by the Primary Health Care Team, this program enhances access to health care services in designated rural and remote areas of the province that have difficulty attracting and retaining health care professionals. It offers a variety of components aimed at attracting and retaining health care providers to underserviced areas in Ontario. 

Visit the Underserviced Area Program for more information.