Transition into Practice Service (TiPS) Toolkit

You’ve come to the right place to prepare for your future or to get the most out of your practice as an Ontario Physician. TiPS provide practical, career-focused information for physicians entering practice in Ontario.

Countdown to Practice – PDF
This module will help guide you through all the necessary paperwork and steps before you begin to practise independently.

Finding Your Ideal Practice – PDF
This module explains how and where to search for practice opportunities, directs you to resources that will help you evaluate practice opportunities, and offers CV tips and interview advice.

Compensation, Incentives and Benefits – PDF
This module offers new graduates and established physicians an overview of the types of compensation, incentives, and benefits available to Ontario physicians.

The Business Side of Medicine – PDF
This module offers an overview of business resources and services available to physicians practising in Ontario.

Providing Locum Coverage in Ontario – PDF
This module provides physicians with an overview of leading practices for locuming, resources for finding locum opportunities in Ontario, and an overview of different provincial locum programs.

Teaching as Part of Your Practice – PDF
This module explores how physicians can become involved in teaching medical learners through a medical school in Ontario or a distributed medical education program. 

Physician Well-Being – PDF
This module highlights resources available to Ontario physicians to support their well-being.

Physician Resources – PDF
This module is a compilation of physician resources from a wide variety of topics that are relevant to practising medicine in Ontario.

Taking Over a Family Practice: Joining a Group Patient Enrollment Model – PDF
Congratulations on taking over an established family practice! This module provides a step by step guide to ensure a smooth transition into practice.