The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represents more than 50,000 physicians, medical students and retired physicians across the province.
The Ontario Medical Association works closely with physicians and patients across the province to encourage healthy living practices and illness prevention.
A simple “thank you” can go a long way. First-year family medicine resident Dr. Rutvi Brahmbhatt shares how hearing from patients reminds her why she chose medicine and the impact physicians can have during life’s most challenging moments.
Family physician Dr. Nikolina Mizdrak discusses why mental health is woven into so many patient visits and how treating the whole person means looking beyond symptoms to the support systems that shape overall health.
OBGYN Dr. Lesley Hawkins shares why talking openly about sexual health, painful periods, and other intimate concerns is an important first step and why patients never have to feel alone bringing them up.
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Heart surgeon, Dr. Subodh Verma discusses the focus and responsibility that comes with surgery, and why every patient is treated as more than just a case.
Always listen to a worried parent.
A powerful reminder from family physician Dr. Nikolina Mizdrak that instinct, both medical and parental, matters.
Get to know our new OMA President, Dr. Rebecca Hicks!
As ’s term as OMA President comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you. For your leadership, your advocacy, and for everything you’ve done for Ontario’s doctors and the patients they care for.
Dr. Verma shares that while you cannot control your genetics, you have more power than you think. Staying active, sleeping well, and managing stress, salt, and sugar can go a long way in protecting your heart.
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01/05/2026
This Doctors' Day, get to know the people behind the white coats.
Beyond the Script is our YouTube series where Ontario's doctors open up about their work, their patients, and what drives them. In our latest episode, cardiac surgeon Dr. Subodh Verma talks heart surgery, cardiac arrest, risk factors, and what it is really like inside the OR.
It is a great watch, and a reminder of the incredible expertise and dedication Ontario's doctors bring to their work every day.
Check it out at the link below. 💙
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