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Posted on September 24, 2024
Mr. Eli Gedalof has released his Arbitration Award for our new contract with the Ontario Teaching Hospitals. The decision is for a three year term, retroactive to July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2026. Over the coming weeks we will be working with the Ontario Teaching Hospitals to update the contract language which will then be available on our...
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Posted on August 12, 2024
We recognize that Program Administrators have a significant impact on the culture within a program. This represents an important responsibility, as well as a huge opportunity to foster a positive environment for all of our members who work and train in programs in Ontario. Many of PARO’s Resident Advocate Award recipients are Program Administrators – such is the value of...
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Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for a PARO Award. The Awards Committee had the difficult job of choosing this year's winners. To see the complete list of winners, please click here.
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Posted on January 30, 2024
Just in time for tax season, PARO has updated our Tax Tips for the 2023 Tax Year, with assistance from our auditors, Rosenswig, McRae, Rosso LLP. We've also updated our Resident Financial Primer, which includes more detailed financial and tax information, as well as useful tools and links. Keep in mind that our financial resources are general in nature, and...
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Posted on November 2, 2022
The Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities (CAPD) is currently seeking resident mentors for a peer mentorship program for disabled learners in medicine. The objective is to connect Canadian medical students with more senior medical trainees (medical students or residents) who have shared experiences of disability, chronic illness (physical or mental), neurodivergence, and/or require academic accommodations. If you identify as...
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Academic Days make a unique contribution to residency training through opportunities for dedicated teaching time and different approaches compared to teaching in a clinical setting. PARO is committed to helping programs, residents, and clinical teachers optimize dedicated academic time. We've designed a Guide to Optimal Academic Days to help Chief Residents, Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and others plan and deliver excellent...
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The 2020-2023 PARO-OTH Collective Agreement is now available. Don't have time to look through the full Collective Agreement? Check out our Top Contract Questions. Still have questions or can't find what you're looking for? Email us and our team will be happy to assist you.
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Your local GC reps have continued to find fun and novel activities that residents can participate in virtually to relieve stress, build resilience, and meet your fellow residents. While the province's reopening means that there will be more opportunities to socialise in person, PARO is committed to providing an variety of virtual events for those who may not yet be...
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Sent on behalf of Dr. Carl White Ulysse, PARO President - March 22nd, 2022 I am writing to provide you with three important updates: your PARO dues; applying for the LMCC; and the extension of the Medical Resident Redeployment Program. More Money in Your Pocket PARO is proud to be your representative voice and throughout the pandemic we have worked...
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Winter may not be completely over, but luckily, PARO has lots of ways for you to stay connected with your peers from the comfort of your own home. Your local GC reps have continued to find fun and novel activities that residents can participate in virtually to relieve stress, build resilience, and support one another during this exceptionally challenging time....
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