What is PARA?
PARA promises resident physicians “to be there with you” at every step of their journey to become the next generation of health care leaders. Confident and compassionate in everything we do, PARA is known to be intentional, flexible, assertive and bold.
Strategic Pillars
Building Relationships
Regular partner touchpoints will enable PARA to address systemic issues more effectively, moving beyond individual resident physician cases.
Community & Leadership
Act as a social hub for resident physicians and provide opportunities for them to develop leadership skills within the profession.
Service Excellence
Respond promptly and effectively to resolve issues, communicate clearly to address resident physician needs and build a strong understanding of the health care system and resident physicians’ role within it.
Contract & Remuneration
Ensure clear guidelines in rules and letters of understanding and provide leadership in best practices for resident physician education and service.
Resident Physician Well-Being
Advocate for a system that better serves the well-being of resident physicians. Directly support resident physician wellness in small, meaningful ways.
Our Intention
Our intention is to continually improve resident physicians’
professional and personal lives.
We value:
Relationships with our residents and with our partners.
Understanding of our residents’ needs and the system in which they work.
Diversity in perspective and lived experience.
Rigour in meeting the standard of service that our resident physicians deserve.