Why physicians use a different stream
The self employed physician stream nominates physicians filling a specific position identified by a local health integration planning process. It is built around community need and OHIP billing eligibility rather than the general EOI point factors used on the skilled and essential job offer pathways.
- Position-specific: Nominations are tied to a specific identified physician position, not a general job offer.
- OHIP billing eligibility: Confirming eligibility to bill OHIP is a core requirement.
- Community and regional need: Positions are often prioritized in underserved communities, which can matter more here than the regional bonus tiers used elsewhere on this site.
General OWPS pathway guidance on this site (skilled/essential job offer, EOI scoring factors) does not apply to this stream. Always confirm current requirements on the official OINP physician stream page before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Can physicians use the skilled job offer calculator instead?
No. Physicians nominated through this stream are assessed under the dedicated physician stream criteria, not the 11-factor OWPS grid used by the skilled job offer calculator. Use the physician stream calculator instead.
Do specialist physicians qualify, or only family doctors?
Both. The stream covers a range of physician specialties tied to identified positions of community need, not just NOC 31102 (general practitioners and family physicians).
Is a Job Offer ID required for this stream?
The documentation requirements differ from the standard job-offer pathways. See What is the OINP for how the Job Offer ID mechanic works on the general pathways, and confirm physician-stream-specific requirements with an RCIC or the official OINP page before applying.