Thompson Medical Centre in London, Ontario, has successfully recruited 21 new doctors since 2025, providing primary care for an estimated 40,000 patients.

Director Dan Muldoon attributes this success to targeted strategies, including recruiting doctors from the UK where practice conditions are less favorable.The clinic's efforts have significantly reduced wait times for patients, with appointments now available within a month.Ontario faces a broader shortage of family doctors, but TMC's approach—focusing on UK-trained physicians—has proven effective.Muldoon highlights the appeal of Canada's healthcare system, including autonomy, better pay, and reduced oversaturation compared to UK practices.Newly arrived doctors like Dr.Omar Elsalakawy from Egypt praise the opportunity to serve communities in need while enjoying a better quality of life.

Despite progress, challenges remain in attracting patients to the newly expanded services, as some Ontarians still avoid using centralized waitlists for primary care.The clinic aims to meet provincial goals for healthcare access ahead of 2029.