Demand for psychiatrists in U.S. at all-time high: new report
Demand for psychiatrists in the United States is at an all-time high, according to an annual report tracking physician recruiting trends. Prepared by Merritt Hawkins, the leading physician search firm in the U.S., the 2015 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives tracks the 3,120 physician and advanced practitioner recruiting assignments the firm conducted […]
CanAm working towards ending doctor shortage in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia needs doctors more than ever, but John Philpott, CEO of CanAm Physician Recruiting, says it’s getting more difficult to keep them here. “The Middle East is a very rich place, and they’re restructuring their health system to seek Western-trained doctors, which is going to be a massive drain on Canada,” says Philpott. “Nova […]
CSI Inc. helps physicians cut through red tape
A job in a new licensing board is within your grasp, and the only thing standing in your way is a few pieces of paper. Trish Dehmel, Director of CSI Inc. in Halifax, says her job is to help physicians cut through the red tape — allowing them to obtain those documents quickly and easily. […]
JOB POSTING: Pediatrics
Rare Opportunity to Purchase a Private Multi-Specialty Pediatric Practice Job ID: 953 LOCATION ON, Canada PLACEMENT Permanent START DATE 2015/06/30 Overview & Scope This is a rare and exceptional opportunity to purchase a Private Multi-Specialty Pediatric Practice in Toronto, Ontario that has built up a strong and thriving practice over the past ten years. The […]
New rules say Alberta doctors must provide after-hours care
The Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSA) says very few doctors in the province are providing the after-hours care they are supposed to offer their patients — so they’re making a few changes to the rules. Physicians will now be required to either collaborate with colleagues in an on-call rotation, or pursue a formal […]
NL radiology resident leads “double life” as model
Radiology resident Chris Nicholas doesn’t get to interact with many patients, but if he did, they might recognize him as an internet-famous clothing model. Even as a medical student, the St. John’s native dressed more formally than his peers — experimenting with different colours and patterns that made him happy. But his fashionable inclinations turned […]
PEI Medical College Denying Young Canadian Doctors License to Work on PEI
A Canadian medical student, due to the lack of Canadian medical school seats, chose to obtain her Medical Degree in an English program offered outside of Canada. Due to the medical school’s American affiliation, she was able to complete the final two years of medical school and three-year post-graduate training in Family Medicine in the USA. […]
CanAm introduces new summer student, Laura MacLeod
Armed with a degree in International Development Studies and working towards her Diploma in International Business and Trade, bilingual Laura MacLeod is ready to make an impact as CanAm’s new summer student. Laura graduated from Saint Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies, which included a double minor in Business and […]
Physician’s Maximizing Cash Flow and Reducing Debt as an Incorporated Professional
Article by: David Bluteau and Darren Caseley Do you know the secret to financial success? Maximizing cash flow & reducing your debt as an incorporated professional. Getting there is within your reach if you know the steps to take. You already know the golden rule of financial success – “spend below your level of income”. […]
Why a U.S. doctor shut down her practice to move to Canada
More and more U.S. physicians are packing up and moving across the border to Canada. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Canada is gaining more physicians and it’s losing, which is great news. Dr. Emily S. Queenan decided to close down her practice in Rochester, New York, and move to Canada because she’s […]
