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Hi, everyone! I'm planning on becoming a doctor (if I somehow get into med school!) and then immigrating to Canada, preferably to a rural area. Of course, once I get to Canada, I want to do whatever I can to help it. So I was wondering, which provinces/territories need doctors the most? And what specialties?
I'm willing to tolerate the cold, but probably not the prairies (this might sound a little odd, but as someone who has grown up in a fairly forested area, I NEED trees!).
I'm willing to tolerate the cold, but probably not the prairies (this might sound a little odd, but as someone who has grown up in a fairly forested area, I NEED trees!).
Thank you in advance!
Oh.....ok I was going to say Manitoba, but never mind.
They must have some kind of system in place that can tell physicians where there is a need. All you might need to do is contact the college of physicians of whatever province you're interested in going to.
Hmmm. The article is by Dr. Brian Day, a well known advocate for a private system. He runs a private clinic here in Vancouver and has run afoul many times with the Canada Health Act. His agenda is clear, as are his politics. He even did one of the most pathetic interview on Fox News O'reilly show, where he blasted the Canadian system with lies and exaggerations.
The difference in running a private practice in Canada compared to the US is that in Canada you actually have less paperwork. A doctor in the US needs staff to deal with the myriad of insurers etc.
The rural Maritimes in general would be a great place to begin a search. These areas have serious shortages, have historic charm, and are climatically average for southern Canada. They aren't overly isolated or remote, and there's always a small city within a reasonable commute.
Hmmm. The article is by Dr. Brian Day, a well known advocate for a private system. He runs a private clinic here in Vancouver and has run afoul many times with the Canada Health Act. His agenda is clear, as are his politics. He even did one of the most pathetic interview on Fox News O'reilly show, where he blasted the Canadian system with lies and exaggerations.
The difference in running a private practice in Canada compared to the US is that in Canada you actually have less paperwork. A doctor in the US needs staff to deal with the myriad of insurers etc.
The rural Maritimes in general would be a great place to begin a search. These areas have serious shortages, have historic charm, and are climatically average for southern Canada. They aren't overly isolated or remote, and there's always a small city within a reasonable commute.
The cost of living is quite low, too. Property prices are low. You can live quite grand in a rural area on a doctor's salary.
I'm not sure though if they measure brain drain by counting only the Canadian doctors that leave, and not new doctors from other countries coming in? I've heard that it's not easy for some foreign trained doctors to get licensed to practice in Canada.
Doctor shortages are not just a Canadian issue. The US is facing a shortage of about 90,000 in the 9 years.
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