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Ontario Funds New Medical School for Family Doctors
30 Jul
Summary
- Ontario is investing $55.8 million to establish a new medical school at York University.
- The school aims to increase the number of family doctors, addressing a shortage of 2.5 million Ontarians.
- First students are expected in Fall 2028, with plans for expansion of both undergraduate and postgraduate spots.
Ontario is set to welcome a new medical school dedicated to training family doctors, with the province providing $55.8 million for York University's initiative. This funding will support faculty hiring, library development, and program operations.
The school plans to admit its first students in Fall 2028, initially offering 80 undergraduate and 102 postgraduate spots. Future expansion aims to increase these numbers to 240 undergraduate and 293 postgraduate seats.
This development comes as the Ontario Medical Association reports over 2.5 million Ontarians currently lack a family doctor. The province is simultaneously bolstering health teams to meet this growing demand.
