Final Steps and Fees, Total damage & Conclusion
Once you have obtained your CPSO license, there are just a couple more steps to go, all of which can be achieved online within an hour or so. The first step is obtain a billing number so you can get paid when you start work (you don't actually need this to start work, you can always bill retrospectively). This was a fairly straight forward process, I just filled out an application for an OHIP billing number. You will need a void cheque as part of the application. This application cost me $0 . Before you start practicing, you will need to register with the Ontario Medical Association and obtain professional liability insurance through the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA). Both are subscription services. For the OMA, a first year membership fee will set you back $650 . The membership fee is prorated depending on when you join the OMA, I joined roughly mid year, so I ended up paying $330. The CMPA fee depends on your specialty, for family...