Doctors’ Day 2025: A celebration of you

An outpouring of support

Ontarians across the province submitted more than 1,000 messages to our Doctors’ Day campaign site thanking physicians. We’ve pulled a selection of these submissions for you below.

• “Thank you doesn't seem enough for the many doctors that have cared for not only myself but for my family as well.”
• “I've been very blessed with great caring Ontario Doctors, my only wishes is that they get cared for as much or more in return. 🫶🙌🙏”
• “Thank you for bringing your expertise, caring and dedication to your patients every day.”
• “Thank you for making the most challenging of times more bearable.”
• “Thank you for all you do and all your HARD WORK!! You are all the BEST!!!!”
• “Never forget that we are forever grateful for all the time, energy and compassion that you put into every day and night helping and healing patients in Ontario. Thank you!”
• “Thank you to all Ontario Doctors who work long hours and face challenging patients and try to be compassionate in an impossible system.”
• "To all the incredible doctors in Ontario - thank you for all that you do. Your hard work, dedication, and tireless efforts to save lives do not go unnoticed. You are our heroes, and we are so grateful for your compassion and care every single day. 🩺🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️🥼”
• “As a patient with an autoimmune disease, many doctors play a role in my well-being, and for that I am eternally grateful for all of my caring doctors!”
• “Doctors play a huge role in keeping people healthy whether it is physical and mental health.  Thank you for your dedication and the care in which you give each day and the hours you work.  Thank you so much.”

Leaders express their gratitude

In the above video, physician leaders and members of the OMA Board of Directors show their appreciation for all the care you provide every day for your colleagues, your patients and the health-care system.

Presidents past, present and future