Live and Work in Durham Region

Build your life alongside your career.

Choice in how you live: from walkable, growing urban centres to quieter communities with space, nature, and a slower pace.
Connected to Toronto, with the benefit of more attainable housing and less congestion.
Immediate access to the outdoors: Lake Ontario waterfront, trails, conservation areas, and year-round recreation.
Communities designed for real life: family-friendly, welcoming, and increasingly diverse.
A region on the rise: expanding population, evolving neighbourhoods, and a growing mix of local food, arts, and cultural experiences.
Strong and diverse education options for families, including public, separate, French-language, and private schools across Durham Region.
Flexible commuting options to suit different lifestyles, with some physicians choosing to live in Toronto and commute east against peak traffic.

You Will Build, Grow, and Belong

At Lakeridge Health, You Will Build, Grow, and Belong

The best of both worlds: a community-based practice environment with the depth, resources, and subspecialty support of a regional academic health system.
Build confidence early through high-volume, diverse clinical experience.
Work across a multi-site system, including urban and community environments.
Develop as a physician and a leader, with early exposure to quality improvement, education, and system initiatives.
Maintain your academic identity through teaching, research, and partnerships.
Learn in a supportive, team-based environment where mentorship and growth are prioritized.
Make a meaningful impact on patient care and system transformation.

Internationally Trained Physicians

Joining Lakeridge Health has allowed me to grow as a clinician while contributing to research, education, and system improvement. It's rewarding to work alongside colleagues who genuinely support one another and share a commitment to exceptional patient care.

— Dr. Nadia Ismiil
Pathologist, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Chief, Research, Education, and LHEARN

Practice Eligibility Route Guidebook (CPSO) – March 2026 (PDF)

Benefits and Perks

Team member programs, professional supports, and organizational wellness initiatives.
Team member programs and discounts.
Supports for professional and personal well-being.

Wellness and Support

Be supported, personally and professionally.

Access to wellness resources, including Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP).
Team-based supports such as Code Lavender and Peer Support.
Commitment to supporting team member well-being.
Mental health and well-being training opportunities, resources, and workshops that support resilience, self-care, and psychological wellness.

Let's Build What's Next. Together.

Whether you are a medical student, resident, early-career physician, or experienced clinician looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to connect.

Live Your LIfe