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The Rural and Northern Locum Programs (RNLP) provide centralized and coordinated locum physician assistance for hospitals, communities, and physicians across the province.
The programs also offer advisory and information services to hospitals, communities, and physicians to promote local solutions for physician coverage.
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Clerkship Travel Program Provides eligible Ontario medical students up to $1,500 in travel and accommodation expense reimbursement.
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Emergency Department Locum Program Provides urgent locum coverage as an interim measure of last resort to designated hospitals facing significant challenges covering physician shifts in emergency departments.
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Northern Ontario Resident Streamlined Training and Reimbursement Program (NORSTAR) Supports increased access to Northern Ontario learning experiences for medical residents and fellows from Canadian medical schools.
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Northern Specialist Locum Programs Provides coverage to designated hospitals to cover vacancies and provide relief to local specialists.
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Rural Family Medicine Locum Program Maintains and supports ongoing primary care, as well as emergency department and inpatient coverage, in eligible communities.
Last Updated: December 09, 2025
