The Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO) is the association that represents all

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s in the

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that are doing post-graduate medical training (residency). It fulfills the role of a

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. It negotiates with the

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on behalf of the

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s and

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s, like the

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for

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s with a certificate of registration for independent practise. PAIRO was responsible for initiatives that lead to the recognition of the dual status of interns and residents as trainees and first-line physicians in hospitals in Ontario. In 1996, the union negotiated a home after 24/28 hour call rule,PAIRO History. pairo.org. URL
http://www.pairo.org/Content/Default.aspx?pg=1044
. Accessed on: July 10, 2006. similar to the 80-hour week in place in training centres in the

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. This was augmented by the development of call maxima, limiting residents in Ontario to overnight call one night in four.

References

External links

PAIRO.org
- the official website of PAIRO. {{authority control Medical and health organizations based in Ontario Professional associations based in Ontario Medical associations based in Canada Trade unions in Ontario

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