Testimonials

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Jitin Sekhri

The CanAm team clearly have the experience and expertise to assist physicians seeking licensure and employment in Canada. It is well known that Canada remains one of the more challenging countries for IMGs who are looking to practice, despite the country’s well known huge demand and shortage of qualified physicians.

Dr. Aousi

I am very glad that I took this step and consult the CanAm team, after this consultation and reviewing the webinar, it became very clear to me what are my options as IMG in Canada. Mr. John reviewed my CV and told me exactly the best available options for me.

Dr. Julio Gonzalez

Dear Phil I always follow with enthusiasm your news letter, thank you for giving us the feel of Canada recruitment and keep them coming please. Keep well, many regards, Dr. Julio C Gonzalez

Kevin Wasko, Cypress Health Region

CanAm Recruiting has been great to work with from day one! I can alway rely on a quick response regarding my recruitment needs. We have recruited three full-time permanent physicians in a 6 month time period from CanAm, as well as one locum physician, all in different specialties. These physicians

Dr. Babar M Hameed

I have nothing but good words to say about the CanAm team who provided excellent services above and beyond my expectations. CanAm is very professional and transparent and I would recommend them to any of my colleagues. I am an international medical graduate and CanAm has accommodated my family and

Mohamed Ravalia MD, CCFP

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to John Philpott and his team for establishing a recruiting firm that has helped numerous physicians navigate the complexity of Medical licensure in Canada. I practice in a rural demographic where IMG’s are a crucial element in ensuring an adequate physician supply.

Dr. Brian Simchison, CD, BA, MD, FRCPC

Michelle: You will recall that I responded to an urgent request for an anesthesia locum in Gander, NL that was put out through Canam Recruiting last summer. After an initial conversation with John Philpott, I agreed to take on the job for the month of July. There was a short timeline to

Bridget Reidy MD

None of the good things already posted about Hedi Cameron are exaggerations. At the age of 52 I have seldom if ever met a more professional person, pleasant to talk to and following through on every detail. After she spent some time with me at one of my job interviews,

Dr J. Singbo MBCHB, FCP(SA), Endo. Cert. (SA)

“Dear Michelle, It was great experience working with you. After completing my training 2016, I had tried so many times to work in Canada. I must confess it was quite challenging and discouraging to integrate into the healthcare system in Canada as a foreign qualified physician. I finally gave up.

Family Physician (IMG)

To establish/start practice in Canada as IMG is next to impossible keeping in mind the constant change in policies. I must praise John Philpott and his team for their updated, indepth and extensive knowledge in the field. The level of professional commitment is par excellence.If you need sincere advice on

Rob Casserley, MD, MRCGP, CCFP

I’d just like to thank CanAm recruiting, and in particular Phil Jost, for securing my first job in Canada. What seemed like an impossible task when I set out trying to do things on my own, rapidly took shape with the guidance from Phil. I talk with particular perspective as

MyHealth Centre

“I can recommend CanAm Physician Recruiting for any company looking to get not only qualified talent but the right fit for their organization. Michelle took the time to understand the needs of our organization and helped us narrow the ratio of interviews to hires.” Suresh Madan, MBA, CFA, FACHE

Craig Karpilow MD

I have found CanAm Recruiting real experts in the field of matching good jobs with excellent candidates. John Philpott is a true professional. One will find he has a true interest in the client/candidate finding the appropriate match and all the accompanying contacts to make a smooth transition possible.

Dr. jala

From the moment I contacted Canam I received expert, knowledgeable advice and ongoing professional, proactive support that resulted in a smooth transition to my new physician practice in Newfoundland. The guidance I received from CanAm got results in a much shorter time, and with fewer of the worry and hassles

Brightshores Health System

My name is Natalie Smit, and I work in the Office of Medical Affairs as Physician Recruitment Lead at Brightshores Health System (former Grey Bruce Health Services). Our corporation has utilized CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc in the recruitment of a handful of specialty physicians over the last 10 years. More

Fawaz Siddiqi, MD, MBA, FRCSC, FACS

Michelle and the team at CanAm recruiting have been fantastic to deal with. They assisted us in recruiting several specialists successfully to our group practice. From ad posting to recruitment to interviewing, Michelle was there every step of the way. Would recommend highly to anyone looking to recruit physicians in

Dr Justin Travers MBChB FRACP

CanAm arranged everything I needed when I was looking for work in the Maritime Provinces. I was able to confidently pick a great job after they arranged site visits to several prospective employers and assisted with the paperwork. Thank you.

Michael Howlett, MD CCFP(EM), Clinical Head Department of Emergency Medicine

Our Department recently underwent a major transition with the opening of a new ED structure, a new Medical School, implementation of a new academic funding plan, and significant augmentation of clinical staff. We have been successful in recruiting over a dozen new emergency physicians, several of whom were direct referrals

Tom Bronaugh, MD

Received by CanAm’s Immigration Counsel, Ravi Jain, LL.B., LL.M., Partner, Green & Spiegel, Barristers and Solicitors, “Thank you so much for your help. That’s the best $1500 I’ve spent in a while. You’ve helped make me and my family very happy. Happy Holidays”.

IMG working in USA

Very impressed with the service at CanAm Physician Recruiting. I was in a very difficult job situation (and visa situation) and John Philpott helped me to get a job in a few days in Nova Scotia. I had million other questions besides the job (visa, insurance, who to call..) and

Obioma Ozumba

The Canam team seems to have a very good grasp of what it takes to get IMGs practising in Canada. The staff are hands on and are well placed to advise on steps required to eliminate any deficits capable of making it difficult to get employment as a physician in

Dr. Tewogbola Ajisebutu, FRACGP, CCFP

At the time I made up my mind for a move to practice in Ontario, I first contacted Phil Jost who directed me to call Hedi Cameron who is in charge of Canam Recruiting operations in Ontario. I am glad he did because right from the time I gave Hedi

London Spine Centre

“Michelle and the team at CanAm recruiting have been fantastic to deal with. They assisted us in recruiting several specialists successfully to our group practice. From ad posting to recruitment to interviewing, Michelle was there every step of the way. Would recommend highly to anyone looking to recruit physicians in

Mohammad H Ghafari

I was impressed by the time and effort John Philpott of CanAm Physician Recruiting generously spent on giving the information and describing my options for practicing in Canada. After attaining their assessment, I am very optimistic that I have come to the right place in order to get integrated to

Leszek Swica MD, FRCPSC

My name is Leszek Swica, I am Canadian trained and Royal College certified anesthesiologist. Following completion of my residency training at the Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia I worked for 13 years at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. In November 2011 administration cancelled the local

David M Dodge BSc, BMedSc, MD,FRCPC

John Philpott and his staff have the finger on the pulse of current physician recruitment throughout the world. They helped us find 2 highly qualified physicians that we could not find via “traditional” recruitment methods. If you are looking for qualified physicians or you are a physician looking for the

Dr. Kormos

I have to say that it was worth dealing with all the paperwork to get the Sask License. The last 7 weeks was fantastic. I have sooooo many great pictures that it is difficult to make a photo album without making it boringly long. I am on call now, so

Dr. Raid Abousriwiel

Michelle helped me all the way in my journey from offering me job in Canada to overcoming all obstacles during relocation to the new country. Michelle is very responsive and resourceful and such a great help on many aspects. I highly recommend Michelle for any physician looking to relocate to

Well Health Diagnostic Centres (formerly MyHealth)

Project Size & Scope: As a growing network of diagnostic clinics in Ontario, our ability to expand and serve more patients was dependent on our capacity to recruit highly skilled physician specialists. This is an immense challenge in today’s healthcare, and Michelle and her team not only met but far

Internist!

Even though I have never met Warren and John in person, they were always there when needed, they helped me since day 1, finding the right job, adjusting my CV, tips for the phone interview, and through the whole licensing and immigration process. Warren called me in several occasions even

KHALDOON ALJERIAN

I would like to thank John for his efforts in recruiting physicians to St. John’s, NL. The main reason I accepted the job in St. John’s is the because of the great family atmosphere. I believe that John Philipottâ choice of his local agent Natalie Davis, could not be better.

Firas Elias Douri, MD

I was recently referred to Mr. Phil Jost by a trusted physician colleague who highly recommended him as a knowledgeable professional capable of providing professional advice to help me find a successful career pathway to finally enter Canadian Family Medicine practice. Mr. Jost contacted me be telephone, carefully assessed my

Samina Kazmi, MD

I am a Neurologist who has recently relocated from West Virginia (USA) to Toronto Canada. I want to especially thank my recruiter Hedi Cameron, CanAm Physician Recruiting, who helped me through this move. Getting credentialed through CPSO (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) was a long process requiring a

Prabhat Kusum Das

I accepted and paid the CanAm consultation fee for the assessment of my credentials to determine suitability for licence in Canada. The information provided was genuine and extremely helpful. The Answers I received were honest and clear. 100% satisfied.

Dr. Raymond Hegarty

During the one year which I acted as interim CoS at GASHA I had the great advantage of having Mr. Philpott (CanAm Recruiting) work with me in recruiting several physicians. He was quick to follow up on any potential candidates all of whom were well screened and so were of

Terranova Medical Clinic, Richmond, BC

Project Size & Scope Terra Nova Medical Clinics is a physician-led network serving approximately 200,000 patients across multiple sites in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Sea to Sky, with further growth planned in 2025–2026. CanAm has supported high-priority recruitment across family medicine and select specialties for urban and suburban

Dr. Bozorgmehr

“I really appreciate your help and support during my journey. It was kind of you and your team that helped me the whole week even weekends and night. You were always present with positivity and assurance. I don’t know how to express my gratitude to all of your efforts.” –

Tatiana Slivko. MD, CCFP

It is my great pleasure to provide this professional reference for Mr. Phil Jost of CanAm Physician Recruiting. I can confidently say that if it were not for the extraordinary efforts of Phil, I and my family would never have even considered PEI as a career destination. Phil’s careful research

Dr. Zahra Jamal., MRCGP, CCFP

Getting ready to move and work in Canada can be quite an overwhelming process and I honestly don’t think that it would have happened as quickly or as smoothly if it wasn’t for Phil Jost. I moved over from the UK on my own in 2008, but Phil was there

Tharsan Sivakumar, MD, MPH

Phil Jost – Having recently graduated from post-graduate residency and fellowship training in the United States, I was not looking forward to the arduous task of applying for medical licensure nor the challenging necessity of seeking employment in my specialty in Canada. I initially pursued these endeavours independently but soon

Chinook Cardiology, Lethbridge, AB

Project Size & Scope: Chinook Cardiology is a specialist practice based in Lethbridge, Alberta, serving patients across Southern Alberta and neighbouring regions. The group engaged CanAm to help build its physician team amid strong demand for cardiovascular services. CanAm successfully supported the recruitment of three cardiologists, providing full-cycle assistance from

Dr. Mfundo Mathenjwa, Cardiologist

“Michelle is accessible, responding to every question promptly and thoroughly. Her deep knowledge of the recruitment process and realistic timelines is impressive. She also has strong professional networks, including connections with respected immigration attorneys, which ensure every step runs smoothly. To illustrate her expertise: when I was considering a position

Dr. (Telis) Patroclou

Phil Jost – I am writing to you to express my gratitude and admiration for your professionalism, high standards and matching capabilities in fitting doctors and their families in the appropriate environment in Canada. My trip in March 2011 was smoothed with careful planning thanks to your Company associates whether

Patrick Omotoso., MD, FRCS(Ed), FCS(SA)

I recently relocated my family to Canada through Phil Jost and CanAm. He is an extraordinarily diligent, hard-working, consistent, highly reliable and dependable and profoundly knowledgable professional. These sterling qualities come to the fore in every aspect of Phil’s work and operation. He is extremely honest and pays utmost attention

Eastern Health, NL

Eastern Health has been working with CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc. for 16 years. CanAm staff are knowledgeable about the licensure requirements for NL, immigration requirements, and the challenges potential candidates may face when moving to rural hospitals. Candidates identified are fully researched and vetted to ensure adherence to requirements of

Peter Stubbs MD, D.A.B.A

Throughout the process of returning to Ontario to practice medicine Hedi Cameron of CanAm Physician Recruiting was without a doubt the most professional, knowledgeable and compassionate person I have ever worked with. Hedi was available to offer insight, guidance and determination to succeed at every step. I can honestly say

Horizon Health Network

Project Size & Scope CanAm has played an important role in supporting Horizon Health Network’s physician recruitment across all four major regions of New Brunswick: Moncton, Miramichi, Saint John, and Fredericton. Over the course of the partnership, CanAm successfully sourced and submitted more than 200 qualified license eligible physicians and

Tawfiq ZeidanSchwiri, MD, Cardiology

I met Phil Jost from CanAm Physician Recruiting during a Canada wide job search for a staff cardiologist position. An initial telephone conversation introduced us to a polite, well-mannered gentleman willing to help and guide me on our journey of securing a post as an International Medical Graduate (IMG). Phil

Nancy Avery

The Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital recently worked with CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc. to secure 2 positions for our hospital. CanAm worked with the candidates to ensure that they were aware of the immigration processes and the licensing process of our province. They answered all of our questions and

Zohaib

That’s way more clever than I was expecting. Thanks!

Dr. Bikash Chowdhury

Mr. John Philpott spent hours with me on the telephone to explain the pros and cons of international and Canadian medical licensure. The information was of enormous value to me to plan my future Canadian medical practice career strategy. He responded quickly after my initial registration and clearified my options

Dr. A. Raveendran FRCS MRCGP CCFP

I am a Family Physician from the UK and got interested in relocating to Ontario. Not to anybody’s surprise, the process of getting licensed by CPSO was so very complicated – requiring endless paperwork, finding a supervisor and satisfying many criteria. While I was hunting for jobs in Ontario, one

Newfoundland Health Services

EASTERN Contact: Wendy Snow, B. Comm, MER Manager of Physician Recruitment, Eastern Zone, Urban & Rural, NLHS (Former) Manager of Recruitment, Office of Health Recruitment and Retention (Current) Project Size & Scope: Placed physicians across all specialties and regions of Newfoundland and Labrador. Experience & Timelines: Provided end-to-end recruitment services,

Jose Jota, MD

Hey, nothing’s impossible. I’m from the Philippines and am now working in Nova Scotia. If you want a strong team beside you to guide you in finding a job in Canada, then CanAm is what you’re looking for! After submitting my application, I got an email in 2 days with

Dr. Fayyaz Khan

Its a pleasure to discuss the professional and personal merit of CanAm Physician Recruiting, Inc. I have known them for more than 6 years. I came to Canada from Australia in 2004 and I had the worst experience of my life as the recruiting firm that I was dealing with

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