Join the Voice of Cardiology in Ontario
The OAC is the only organization in Ontario focused solely on representing the interests of cardiologists and their patients. We exist as a group to advocate for the protection and enhancement of patient access to cardiac care and to ensure that fair remuneration is provided for the life-saving services cardiologists provide. For more than 25 years, the OAC has maintained a leading and effective presence within Ontario’s health care landscape.
The OAC advocates on behalf of our members with the provincial government, the Ontario Medical Association, and other public agencies and professional bodies that make fundamental decisions affecting their ability to deliver vital cardiac care services.
The OAC helps members navigate Ontario’s continually evolving health care environment so they can focus on delivering high-quality cardiovascular care. We represent the interests of cardiologists with government, the Ontario Medical Association, and other key stakeholders, while providing practical support for members’ practices and professional success.
Current advocacy and member service priorities include:
- Advocating for sustainable funding and policies that support high-quality cardiovascular care across Ontario.
- Supporting access to cardiology services across all settings and working to reduce wait times for patients.
- Working to ensure quality improvement and accreditation initiatives, including the Echocardiography Quality Improvement (EQI) Program, are implemented fairly and practically.
- Representing cardiologists on provincial health policy, regulatory, and practice issues affecting the delivery of cardiovascular care.
- Providing educational programming, practice management resources, and member savings opportunities to support cardiologists throughout their careers.
The OAC offers strong advocacy and an active presence on behalf of cardiologists within Ontario
What We Offer
The OAC offers strong advocacy and an active presence on behalf of cardiologists within Ontario’s health care landscape. It also provides its members with an opportunity to network, ask questions and share information with colleagues from across the province on key issues facing their practice. Key methods include:
Membership Eligibility
Membership in the OAC shall be granted based on the following conditions:
- Physicians who are duly licensed or registered to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario in the specialty of cardiology or internal medicine and whose applications for membership in the corporation are approved by the board of directors.
- Physicians who are currently enrolled in a cardiology residency or fellowship program.
All members who have paid their memberships in full are deemed active and in good standing.
Membership Categories
Regular Members ($1,500)
OAC members who are cardiologists or internal medicine specialists are categorized as Regular Members unless they are eligible for another membership category.
New-in-Practice ($375)
OAC members are eligible for the New-in-Practice membership rate in the first year of practice following formal training.
Part-Time Practicing ($375)
OAC members who practice less than 20 hours per week can be considered for this fee category. The member may be required to provide details of their professional activity, hours of work, and additional details.
Trainee (Complimentary)
Individuals enrolled in a cardiology residency or fellowship program. This membership is in effect until December 31st of the year the physician receives certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Retired (Complimentary)
Retired cardiologists that wish to stay informed of the OAC and have access to relevant benefits of membership are eligible for the Retired membership category. These members do not have voting rights.
OAC Sponsor
Organizations who employ cardiologists and/or support the mission of the OAC to make Ontario the best place to practice cardiology and receive cardiac care may be afforded OAC sponsorship opportunities. Fees are commensurate with the number of cardiologists from their organization who opt-in to OAC membership or costs related to specific activities and events. Sponsors are not OAC members and do not have voting rights.
Membership Year
OAC’s professional membership year is July 1st to June 30th. All professional memberships expire on June 30th regardless of when they commenced. Members may be active, however not in ‘good standing’ until their membership dues have been paid in full.
Membership Renewals
Professional memberships are due for renewal by July 1st, the start of the membership year. Those members who have not renewed by July 1st will be provided with a 90-day grace period to pay their dues in full to remain in good standing. Members who have not renewed their memberships by December 31st will no longer be considered to be in good standing.
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