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Rural Family Medicine Locum Program
This content is now hosted by Ontario Health. Discover how we build and support the province's health workforce.
The Rural Family Medicine Locum Program (RFMLP) provides temporary, short-term relief coverage for practicing rural family physicians in Ontario.
Locum coverage maintains and supports ongoing primary care, as well as emergency department and inpatient coverage in eligible communities while local family physicians are away.
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Community/Rural Physician Eligibility and Participation Information for communities and rural physicians about eligibility requirements and how to participate in the Rural Family Medicine Locum Program.
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Locum Physician Eligibility and Participation Information for locum physicians about eligibility requirements and how to participate in the Rural Family Medicine Locum Program.
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Physician Remuneration A remuneration guide for assignments with the Rural Family Medicine Locum Program.
Last Updated: January 28, 2026