| Physicians Incentives |
Recruitment incentives could reach up to $150,000: Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRR Initiative) - UAP The NRRR Initiative will provide grants to physicians and new physician graduates who agree to practise in a northern or highly rural community or in one of the five major northern urban referral centres (Thunder Bay, Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins).For the community of Hearst the available grant represents a value of $116,600 paid over a four year period (40% year 1, 15% year 2, 15% year 3 and 30% year 4). Link to program details UAP - NRRR Program Community Visit Program- UAP Health care professionals and their spouses may be reimbursed for travel and accommodation expenses within Ontario to visit a designated underserviced community to assess practice opportunities. Link to program details UAP Community Visit Contact Person Catherine Coffey, Program Analyst UAP (Underserviced Area Program) – Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Tel:(705) 564-7229 Toll Free:1-866-727-9959 Fax: (705) 564-7493 E-mail:This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Community Incentives Community incentives are also available to assist in housing and moving/setting up in our community.You do not have to purchase a house immediately – try our community first! Incentives for Locums Tenens Assistance from Health Force Ontario and UAP (Underserviced Area Program) is available to cover expenses for travelling and accommodations during the locuming period. |













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