CPSO

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

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📝 Our 2025 Annual Report is now available! Read the full report to learn more about our accomplishments in the past year: https://t.co/rSHFcfpWC2

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In the latest issue of Dialogue, we’re breaking down the expectations of physician medical directors in cosmetic clinics.

Find out more: https://t.co/2cHTq1Opi8

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There are several key updates from CPSO’s May Board meeting. Here’s what you need to know.

🖊️ We outline expectations for physician medical directors overseeing quality of care and patient safety in cosmetic clinics
🎯 We amended the Prescribing Drugs and Delegation of Controlled Acts policies, based on feedback
✔️ We’re sharing results from the second province-wide Board Director election that recently concluded

Read Dialogue for all the details: https://t.co/RVFVY74iIh

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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: https://t.co/CMaVbIXpbZ

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“We want to acknowledge these challenges clearly: we understand that many of the pressures you are experiencing are systemic in nature and outside the control of individual clinicians,” says CPSO CEO and Registrar Dr. Nancy Whitmore. “We will continue to listen to your feedback, apply a thoughtful approach to our work, and make improvements where possible while working within the confines of the Ontario Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991.”

Read the full message from Dr. Whitmore: https://t.co/s8djZgVF6N

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Recently, there have been growing concerns about oversight in cosmetic clinics, along with questions around the relevant expectations of clinic medical directors.

Read some key principles, drawn from the Medical Director Standards and CPSO policies, for the awareness of physicians acting as the medical director of cosmetic clinics. You’ll also find other important updates in the latest issue of Dialogue.

Stories you won’t want to miss:

🗳️ 2026 Board of Directors Election Results
🎯 Targeted amendments to Prescribing Drugs and Delegation of Controlled Acts policies
🗎 Expectations of Physician Medical Directors in Cosmetic Clinics

Read more: https://t.co/Oqq9EQteTM

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It's National AccessAbility Week! Check out our resources that speak to improving accessibility and identifying bias in practice: https://t.co/AG447hmA83

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National AccessAbility Week is here!

Along with Minister Hajdu, celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities and allies in our communities. Their valuable leadership drives accessibility forward.

#NAAW2026

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CPSO has approved targeted updates to its Prescribing Drugs policy to clarify expectations for safer supply prescribing.

These changes represent important steps to support safer, appropriate prescribing, including in-person patient assessments, care planning, and ongoing follow-up. Learn more: https://t.co/RngIm4WmB4

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June is National Indigenous History Month! Let’s recognize the history, heritage, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.

In doing so, we acknowledge that for Indigenous Peoples, culture and language are foundational for building a strong, healthy identity, and health practices are deeply connected to these teachings.

Learn more about Indigenous-led health: https://t.co/iPn8Y8HSku

#NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth #NIHM2026 #IndigenousHealth

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June is Pride month! 🌈

It is a time for communities and allies to unite in collective efforts and spotlight the talents, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the barriers members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community face when it comes to accessing inclusive health care.

Check out a list of curated resources that promote culturally safe care for patients: https://t.co/yxqLOkIERU

#PrideMonth

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Avoid a late penalty fee by making sure to renew your licence in the Portal by Monday, June 1, at 5 p.m.

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Let’s look at a few benefits of obtaining licensure with CPSO in Ontario, Canada!

➡️ Efficient, in-house credentialing 
➡️ Enjoy the lowest provincial regulatory membership fee in Canada
➡️ Support from our Physician Advisory Service 

📩 Questions? Reach out to [email protected] or send a message via the Portal. 

Find out more and begin your application today: https://t.co/7aMdwlmYJG

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@SarahH255030 Hello, Sarah. We recommend contacting CPSO’s Patient and Public Help Centre. The team can be reached by calling 416-967-2603 or toll-free at 1-800-268-7096, ext. 603. Advisors are available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Reduced fees. Relevant regulatory exemptions. Path back to independent practice.

Physicians no longer practising medicine but wish to stay registered should consider the retired class.  

Learn more:  https://t.co/9Oj9dl9SGq

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🩺 Are you a doctor trained outside of Canada? Ontario has streamlined licensing processes, making it easier and faster for qualified physicians to begin practising here.

📩 Have questions? Email [email protected] or send a message via the Portal.

Find out more: https://t.co/nV5pEsvzCG

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Happy World Family Doctor Day!

A big thank you to our amazing family docs and the vital role you play in keeping Ontarians healthy!

#WorldFamilyDoctorDay

Check out @OntarioCollege for more information on how family doctors are driving innovation in different ways: https://t.co/y3f77BqcXF

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Clinician wellness is essential for maintaining safe and sustainable medical practice. Across Ontario, physicians and physician assistants face high workloads and administrative pressures.

Supporting clinician well-being benefits individuals, their patients and the health system as a whole. Check out our past Dialogue article for resources to support a healthy workforce: https://t.co/5sDCWvnSWi

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Have you renewed your licence yet?

Renew your licence in the Portal by Monday, June 1, at 5 p.m.

Read the FAQs for more information: https://t.co/40ba9AJ8w9

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🙌 You’ve matched! Now it’s time to apply for your postgraduate education certificate.

Before you start training on July 1, CaRMS notifies CPSO of your match. Your postgraduate medical education office will then send us a signed letter of appointment.

👀 Keep an eye on your inbox! We’ll email you instructions on how to apply through the Portal.

Learn more: https://t.co/BpZ5o6nwbA

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On Friday, CPSO welcomed hospital physician leaders from across Ontario to collaborate and share insights on advancing high-quality medical care in the province. It was a pleasure to engage with such a thoughtful group.

Thank you to all physicians who joined us, both in person and virtually!

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This National Nursing Week, we celebrate the incredible strength, knowledge, and dedication of nurses in Ontario! Thank you for your service and the vital role you play in our health-care system!

#InternationalNursesDay2026 #NationalNursingWeek