The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has a duty to serve and protect the public trust. We regulate the medical profession by setting qualification requirements and standards of medical practice and professionalism for doctors .
The CPSO is pleased to announce that following an extensive search, Dr. Nancy Whitmore has been selected as the College’s next Registrar/CEO. Dr. Whitmore is a recognized health care leader who is widely respected for her management expertise, integrity and clinical abilities.
The College’s Opioid Strategy reflects our mandate, namely to: Guide; Assess; Investigate; and Facilitate Education for Ontario’s doctors.
Policy sets out professional and legal obligations and criteria for medical assistance in dying, including specific practice-related steps to follow.
The College has a longstanding interest in and commitment to preventing and dealing with sexual abuse of patients by physicians.
IN THIS ISSUE Regulation in a changing world Today, public participation and engagement is not only critically important, but has become the norm in most aspects of our work.
Read the detailed 2016 report or view the College's story through our infographic.
February 2018 Learn about the CPSO's revised policy on uninsured services that will make it easier for patients to understand the rules when physicians bill you for services not covered by OHIP.
Be informed, get involved — What medical students need to know
This consultation is now open for feedback:
Look at College policies, and the policy development and review process