There are many different types of medical practices in Canada. Doctors can work for government organizations or Research on a salary. The majority of physicians work in fee for service in hospitals, clinics and locums.

Finding the right practice for a physician is important for stability and long-term success. Within Clinics there are different practice arrangements and compensation models for physicians to consider and understanding. The dynamics of each of these is also a consideration factor. Some models include fee for service while others include a capitation or a combination of both payment systems. Knowing the rules and term of each model is important for planning an integrating into practice in Canada. Some of these models include fee for service, FFS, HFO capitation model, or FHT which are teams based.