The Professional Association of Residents of Ontario YOUR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION.

The Professional Association of Residents of Ontario

YOUR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

PAROWho We Are

PARO’s Keys to SuccessPARO Structure

Collective AgreementPrepping for Residency

When & How to Contact PARO

Who We Are

• We don’t intimidate, harass or devalue people• We lead the way we want to be led• We support and mentor members of the team• We speak up when things negatively affect the

workplace• We give and receive effective feedback• We are clear on expectations and are aware of

our limitations• We collaborate to get to better team and patient

results • We foster our shared love of medicine.

We are Doctors training to be specialists. As part of the future of medicine, we strongly believe that:

PARO Keys to Success

Optimal Working Conditions- Enjoy working and learning in a safe, respectful and

healthy environmentOptimal Training

- Feel confident to succeed and competent to achieve excellence in patient care through representation and advocacy

Optimal Transitions- Able to make informed career choices, have equitable

access to practice opportunities and acquire practice management skills for residency and beyond

Our Structure

• PARO is in the hands of the membership through the colleagues you elect to our General Council and Board of Directors.

• General Council elections take place this summer. 100 total positions available!

Top Three Tips for Residency

• Create a strong support network of family & friends

• Manage your wellness

• Book vacation time

Support when & where you need itResidency can be stressful and difficult at times. PARO has a number of supports and programs to help you.

• Resource for contract questions

• Policies to ensure optimal success in training

• Social events to allow for networking and sharing experiences

• Help if you are emotionally distressed

1-866-HELP-DOC

PARO-CAHO Collective Agreement

Covers entitlements such as:t hours

• Compensation and Benefits• Vacation and other leaves• Call schedules, duty hours• Pregnancy and Parental Leave & Benefits• Call stipends

Before You Start

• Obtain your educational registration (license) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

• Obtain your medical liability protection from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

• Get your needed immunizations

Resident Loan Interest Relief Program (RLIRP)• This MOHLTC Program provides eligible

medical residents to defer monthly payments on federal and provincial government student loans during residency. Loans must be unconsolidated.

• Participants must agree to practice for 5 years in Ontario (no geographic restriction).

• Eligibility/program details on our Website Prepping for Residency

• Any questions can be directed to [email protected]

Moving Advice• Before deciding on a place to live, inquire about:

hydro, water pressure, noise from neighbours, air circulation/conditioning, screens on windows, working electrical sockets, pets, parking, ability to paint, storage locker

• Make sure your new address is easily accessible to: transportation, grocery stores, work, etc.

• Arrange to have unwanted furniture picked up ahead of time

• Take unwanted clothing and furniture to Goodwill before you move

• Start writing down all of the people and organizations that you receive mail from in advance so that you can update them on your new address

Go to the PARO website for more information on…

• Prepping For Residency• PARO-CAHO Collective Agreement • Becoming Involved with PARO• And much more…

www.myparo.ca or give us a call!

Contact PARO

Phone: 1- 877-979-1183(in Toronto: 416-979-1182)Email: [email protected]

Website: www.myparo.ca

OR Contact your local GC Rep(s)

Thank You!