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ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Stephen Molnar
Councillor Penny Esseltine
Dr. Mohamed Abdalla
Dr. Brian Holowachuk
Dr. Howard Lamb
Dr. Gerry Rowland
Lesley Ross
Lance Scott
STAFF:
David Calder
Tricia Smith
Regrets: Dave Beres, Crystal Houze, Lana White
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Gerry Rowland Seconded By: Brian Holowachuk
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
meeting of December 13, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
12:00 noon
Council Chambers
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7
MINUTES
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4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings – November 2, 2016
Resolution #2
Moved By: David Calder Seconded By: Gerry Rowland
THAT the Minutes of the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee Meeting of
November 2, 2016, be approved.
Carried
5. General Business & Reports
6.1 Combined Physician Recruitment Incentive Package
Discussion took place regarding the Shared Physician Recruitment Incentive Support
Model.
Physical plant improvements to include clinic space and equipment that will help
employ and accommodate the new recruit.
During the first six months of practice, up to $6000 per month for the first six months of
practice to be paid to the new physician recruit to reduce overhead costs.
All monies to go to the recruit through the clinic.
Physician recruit to work a minimum of four (4) full days of medical practice in
Tillsonburg.
Staff to circulate the amended Combined Physician Recruitment Incentive Package to
the committee.
Costs associated with the incentive package to be considered during the 2017 Council
budget deliberations.
Dr. Mohamed joined the meeting at 12:14 p.m.
Resolution #3
Moved By: Gerry Rowland Seconded By: Penny Esseltine
THAT the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee approves the Combined
Physician Recruitment Incentive Package as amended.
Carried
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6.2 Third Party Contribution Letter
Staff to provide input to the committee on potential target markets for distribution of the
Third Party Contribution letter.
Resolution #4
Moved By: Lance Scott Seconded By: Mohamed Abdalla
THAT the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee approves the Third Party
Contribution Letter, as presented.
Carried
6.3 Physician Recruitment Brochure
Fifty copies of the brochure have been ordered.
Feedback from the Physician Recruitment Fair was positive and attendees expressed
interest in working in small towns within the region.
A recommendation was made to rotate more residents through local FHO’s to
encourage them to stay in the area.
The brochure to be posted on the Town and Tillsonburg Hospital websites and
circulated to Oxford County.
Resolution #5
Moved By: Lance Scott Seconded By: Mohamed Abdalla
THAT the Physician Recruitment Brochure be received;
AND THAT the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee endorses the Brochure
as presented.
Carried
6. Other Business
Oxford Physician Recruitment Group funding request to be considered during the 2017
County of Oxford budget deliberations.
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7. Next Meeting – Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - Noon
8. Adjournment
Resolution #6
Moved By: Penny Esseltine Seconded By: Brian Holowachuk
THAT the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee Meeting of December 13, 2016, be
adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Carried