The Physician Health Program and the Professionals Health Program

The OMA Physician Health Program (PHP) is a confidential service for physicians, residents, students and their family members who may be experiencing problems ranging from stress, burnout, emotional or family problems through to substance abuse and psychiatric illness.  The OMA Professionals Health Program is a confidential service provided to Ontario veterinarians and Ontario pharmacists.  The PHP has completed its eleventh full year of operation and this year has seen further growth and development of the program, evidenced by the increase in the number of new callers along with the provision of a wider scope of services in response to those calls.

The PHP caseload continues to increase, as does the program's ability to offer a range of services and resources to physicians and others in need.  Between 2005 and 2006, new contacts and cases to the program increased by 17% from 301 in 2005 to 352 new cases and contacts in 2006.  The cumulative total for the program has now surpassed the 2,000 mark.

Clients eligible for services offered by the PHP include physicians, residents, medical students, veterinarians, veterinary students, pharmacists, pharmacy students, and former members of any of the above categories.

To obtain further information about profession-specific services and resources, select the appropriate professional group.