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Update regarding Ontario Residency Policy
On April 9, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Health informed the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that the new Ontario CaRMS eligibility requirements would be rescinded. This policy required applicants to have completed two years of Ontario high school to be eligible for first-iteration participation, which would have excluded international medical graduates (IMGs) from the process.
The latest from Black Physicians of Canada.
Joint Statement: BPAO & BPC on Ontario’s Revised IMG Residency Eligibility Policy
The Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario (BPAO) and Black Physicians of Canada (BPC) strongly oppose the Ontario Ministry of Health’s recent change to IMG residency eligibility criteria, which now requires two years of Ontario high school attendance for first-iteration eligibility.
Black Physicians of Canada calls for renewed commitment to addressing anti-Black racism to further advance Black health equity
As we approach Black History Month, it’s time to reflect on what it means to support Black Canadians in their pursuit of justice and equity for all.
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Joint Statement: BPAO & BPC on Ontario’s Revised IMG Residency Eligibility Policy
The Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario (BPAO) and Black Physicians of Canada (BPC) strongly oppose the Ontario Ministry of Health’s recent change to IMG residency eligibility criteria, which now requires two years of Ontario high school attendance for first-iteration eligibility.
Black Physicians of Canada calls for renewed commitment to addressing anti-Black racism to further advance Black health equity
As we approach Black History Month, it’s time to reflect on what it means to support Black Canadians in their pursuit of justice and equity for all.
Canadian Medical Forum Joint Statement on Truth and Reconciliation and Anti-Racism in Canadian Healthcare
The Canadian Medical Forum has released a joint statement committing to Truth and Reconciliation and anti-racism in Canadian healthcare. We commend the Forum's leadership and stand behind this important work.
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