The Ontario government is investing $33 million over the next three years to add seats in undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs.
The province is looking to expand the number of spots in medical schools.
The government is investing an additional $33 million over three years to add 100 undergraduate medical school seats.
The money will also be used towards 154 additional postgraduate medical training seats, beginning next year.
Priority will be given to students in Ontario.
Premier Doug Ford says many students here can't find spots, and are having to attend medical school elsewhere.
"Too many Ontario students are having to go abroad for medical school because they can’t find residency spots here in their home province while international students learn here then leave," said Premier Doug Ford. "That’s why we’re expanding the number of undergraduate and graduate medical school spots and putting qualified Ontario students at the front of the line. We’re training the next generation of Ontario doctors right here in Ontario to stay here and care for Ontario communities."
The expansion is part of the government's Your Health plan, which includes initiatives to hire more health care workers.
Public Health Asking for $42-Mill
Fort Erie Increasing Pressure on Niagara Health
Young Offender Arrested in Vape Store Theft
150th Birthday Celebrated at Montebello Park
City Encouraged to Go After Funding
Cost of Renewing Vows Could Rise
GM Investing in St. Catharines
NRP Investigating Fatal Pelham Crash