Dr. Jeffrey Arthur Middaugh had said the prescription was intended to motivate gym patrons to exercise, but the college was concerned it could have allowed them to circumvent the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.
Under the new rules, IMGs will not be eligible to apply for residency in Ontario in the first round unless they attended at least two years of high school in the province.
Dr. Fawzy Girgis said he didn't think he needed to disclose his past disciplinary investigations or the fact that he was once denied registration, but the disciplinary committee found that he ‘failed in his obligation to be candid, forthcoming and honest.’
‘They are not supposed to withhold care based on whether they believe an assault survivor’s claims, yet our data suggest that some rural healthcare providers do precisely that.’
