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Serving the people of Ontario through effective regulation of medical doctors. Have questions? Call us: 416-967-2603

 Toronto, ON
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Joined January 2013
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ICYMI: CPSO replaced its suite of former policies with four Professional Obligations documents. Three of the new documents set out physicians’ obligations across key areas of practice: medical professionalism, practice management, and clinical care. A fourth Professional Obligations document specifically for physician assistants (PAs) highlights the obligations most relevant to PA practice. The new framework preserves the core expectations from each existing policy and groups them by theme. In many cases, expectations have been distilled or consolidated and are set out in a more principle-based way. This “principle‑based” approach is designed to support clarity and flexibility for registrants, while ensuring that professional obligations remain relevant across diverse practice settings and evolving clinical contexts. We have also created accompanying Obligations in Practice documents that are intended to function as practical extensions of the Professional Obligations, setting out more detailed, topic-specific direction and expectations registrants will need to follow. ❗No new expectations of registrants have been created as part of this work. ow.ly/JorF5103Lo3
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Yesterday, we launched our new website. Today, we’re answering some common questions about why the site was redesigned, what to do if an old bookmark no longer works, and where to find CPSO’s new Professional Obligations framework. cpso.on.ca/news/cpso-transfo…
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We are live! Check out our new website, with a refreshed take on the information you’ve come to rely on. cpso.on.ca/news/cpso-transfo…
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Something new is coming to cpso.on.ca! On November 4, CPSO will launch its new Professional Obligations framework and a redesigned public website to make information and services easier to find and navigate. What’s changing? 🆕 a refreshed design and simpler navigation 🆕 information organized for the public, applicants, physicians, and physician assistants 🆕 a new virtual assistant will help you find information and resources more easily What’s not changing? ✅ The Professional Obligations framework changes how existing expectations are organized and presented. It does not create new expectations for registrants. ✅ The trusted information you rely on will still be there, now just easier to find! Please note: As we prepare the website to go live on November 4, it will be temporarily unavailable from approximately 7:30 to 8 a.m. while we complete the launch of the new site. The Portal will remain available.
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Did you hear? CPSO’s Board of Directors has approved amendments that strengthen expectations for physicians who prescribe safer supply medications. These amendments represent meaningful action within CPSO’s regulatory mandate to increase safeguards for patients and the public. They strengthen prescribing oversight, support supervised consumption, and help minimize harm by limiting the potential for diversion. Learn more: ow.ly/lcJC50ZXlT8
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What’s what? Fees edition. Application fees, registration fees, and certificate of authorization fees are paid separately. Here’s when each one applies: • application fee: Pay when you apply for a certificate of registration with CPSO • annual registration fee: Maintains your CPSO registration each year • certificate of Authorization fee: Applies if you have a Medical Professional Corporation Review the fee schedule for details: cpso.on.ca/physicians/your-p…
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Attention U.S. Board-certified physicians: Explore how you can practise in Ontario without additional exams or certification. Find out more: ow.ly/fuyn50Z6oEA
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Safer care is shaped every day through conversations, decisions, relationships, environments and systems. Every interaction is an opportunity to strengthen safety. Every moment counts. Join people across Canada during Canadian Patient Safety Week to reflect, learn, and explore what shapes safer care. What shapes safer care for you? Tell us below. 👇 #CPSW2026
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🔊 Sound on! Tomorrow is your last chance to apply to run in the CPSO Board of Directors Election. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your experience to the table and have your say in medical regulation in Ontario. Apply by October 27: ow.ly/TSyc50ZYcLu ➡️ Do you know a physician or physician assistant who would thrive in the role? Tag the individual below or share this post. Questions? Email [email protected].
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🔊 Sound on! The CPSO Board of Directors needs your unique perspective. Bring your experience to the table. Apply to run for the CPSO Board of Directors Election by October 27: ow.ly/XKEo50ZYcuL ➡️ Do you know a physician or physician assistant who would thrive in the role? Tag the individual below or share this post. Questions? Email [email protected].
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👉 ICYMI: We recently held our September Board meeting. Check out the highlights in Dialogue: ow.ly/nsiN50ZZKUB
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🔊 Sound on! By running in the CPSO Board of Directors Election, you can bring your voice, experience, and perspective to the Board. Apply by October 27: ow.ly/exiR50ZYbP9  ➡️ Do you know a physician or physician assistant who would thrive in the role? Tag the individual below or share this post.  Questions? Email [email protected].
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🩺 Ontario welcomes internationally trained physicians! We’ve made it simpler for qualified doctors to get licensed and start practising in Ontario. 📩 Have questions? Email [email protected] or send a message via the Portal.      Find out more: ow.ly/krx250Z8Zal
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Interested in obtaining a copy of your CPSO registration card, diploma, or certificate? We break down how to access these documents in Dialogue: dialogue.cpso.on.ca/articles…
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Certain internationally-trained specialists from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Ireland may be able to practise medicine in Ontario through our new registration pathway. Specialists trained and certified by an accepted certifying body in an approved jurisdiction may be issued a provisional practice certificate without certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Read the details: ow.ly/BiuC50ZYaXE
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Why should you run in the CPSO Board of Directors Election? Because your perspective and leadership in medical regulation matter. Bring your experience to the table. Apply by October 27: ow.ly/cpPa50ZXMUZ ➡️ Do you know a physician or physician assistant who would thrive in the role? Tag the individual below or share this post. Questions? Email [email protected].
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CPSO’s Board of Directors has approved amendments that strengthen expectations for physicians who prescribe safer supply medications. These amendments represent meaningful action within CPSO’s regulatory mandate to increase safeguards for patients and the public. They strengthen prescribing oversight, support supervised consumption, and help minimize harm by limiting the potential for diversion. Learn more: ow.ly/lcJC50ZXlT8
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Beginning October 14, we’re sending notifications to physicians who are due to complete a CPSO Quality Program in 2027 to fulfill their Quality requirements for the 2026-2030 cycle. Dialogue has the details: dialogue.cpso.on.ca/articles…
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. This year’s theme, "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” reminds us of a fundamental principle: meaningful progress in mental health can be achieved only through close collaboration with people with lived experiences. As Ontario’s medical regulator, we recognize the importance of supporting the mental health of physicians and physician assistants so that health-care professionals can provide the best care to patients in Ontario. ℹ️ Visit our website for more information about programs and resources to help physicians and physician assistants facing mental health challenges: ow.ly/m1VB50ZSrmo #WMHD2026
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Applying for a certificate of registration or change in registration class? You must provide CPSO an acceptable criminal record search. Submit either: 1. a completed criminal record search run against the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database 2. a valid letter of clearance based on a CPIC check Review the Acceptable Criminal Record Search Guide for more information on what you need to submit as part of your application: ow.ly/jSiX50ZSrbP
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