Medical students

Join the OMA for only $10 per year!

The Ontario Medical Association represents physicians, residents and medical students. As a medical student, you have the opportunity to sign up for an OMA membership and start taking advantage of a range of professional and personal programs and services early in your career.

The OMA advocates for the well-being of our members and the health of Ontarians. Our mission is to strengthen the leadership role of doctors in patient care, and our vision is to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system.

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Unlock a world of benefits: The power of your OMA membership

When you join the OMA, you gain access to a wide variety of benefits and programs tailored to your needs at every stage of your career. We’re here to support you on your journey to becoming a physician.

Learn more about all the offerings available.

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Medical students only pay $10 a year when they join the OMA.

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Why your OMA membership is important

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A further look at some of the Member Advantages

Ontario Medical Foundation offers bursaries 

Since 2004, the OMF has awarded bursaries to more than 2,700 aspiring physicians like you, totalling $8 million.

  • 125-plus bursaries awarded annually, totalling $375,000
  • Bursaries typically range from $2,000 to $5,000 each
  • Exclusive to OMA medical student members

Learn more via the OMF.

OMA Advantages Program

With your OMA membership, you have access to exclusive member benefits and discounts to help you save money, so you can focus on the important stuff, like preparing for your CaRMS tour and saving for the future you deserve.

Take advantage of the services and programs that have been designed just for you.

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Available savings

Using just a few of your member discount benefits could put money back in your pocket:

  • Potential annual savings: $2,037
  • Discount savings far surpass the $10 cost of an OMA membership

OMA Insurance

As an OMA member, you can access the exclusive OMA Insurance Essentials for Students Plan, featuring a 75 per cent discount on step rates, no medical underwriting for first-year medical students, complimentary life insurance and disability insurance that grows with you throughout medical school, residency and into practice. 

Apply online or connect with an insurance advisor.

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