Five more positions opening for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Medical residency positions are increasing in Northern Ontario.

President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Al Spacek says the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care has confirmed an increase of five positions for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Spacek says this will go a long way in helping the region deal with doctor shortages. He says historically there has been a high percentage of physician graduates from the Northern School of Medicine who are staying in the north.

He also points out the northern increase comes at a time when the province is reduced residency positions province-wide by about 50.