Return of service (ROS) is part of a package of strategies designed to attract physicians to Ontario's underserviced communities. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, through the Health Human Resources Policy Branch, provides training and assessment opportunities for physicians in exchange for an agreement to provide service in Ontario's underserviced communities.
Physicians fulfilling return of service commitments provide valuable services to diverse communities throughout Ontario and experience unique and challenging practice opportunities.
These guidelines are intended to support the administration of return of service for the following programs:
• International medical graduates (IMGs) – training and practice ready assessment positions • Repatriation Program • Registration through Practice Assessment
