Last week, the Ontario Medical Association announced that they and the Ontario government had developed an enhanced model for paying family physicians.
Canadians require about 23,000 family doctors to meet current and emerging needs. It seems insurmountable, but options do exist and, no doubt, multiple approaches will be needed. What’s possible?
In some cases, saying “no” feels like a breath of fresh air. But then there are those other instances of “no”—the ones that leave you with a pang of guilt, making you second-guess yourself.
In Anica Shafiq's future, she envisions a life that's a fusion of purpose and passion. Her vision earned her an honourable mention in our 2025 Student Essay Contest.