While the country’s ban on abortion is rarely enforced, the procedure is illegal with just a few exceptions, putting women at risk of prosecution and creating a culture of shame, activists say. Source: Push
Experts are exploring whether whether changes in intestinal bacteria may play a role in conditions such as anxiety or depression. Source: Can probiotics help treat depression and anxiety? – Harvard Health Blog – Harvard
The chair of the Treaty 4 Education Alliance is encouraged by a letter of understanding (LOU) signed with Canada’s Indigenous Services minister, which he says is a roadmap to better meeting the needs of
With the start of the new year, the provincial government will provide access to free drug coverage regardless of family income or private insurance. Source: Free prescription drugs now available for anyone under 25
Source: Other conditions may be causes of chest pain – Harvard Health
Source: Does hearing loss increase the risk of dementia? – Healthy Debate
We’ve spent centuries trying to kill bacteria. Now, scientists have shown that subtler approaches can work—at least in mice. Source: Treating Disease by Nudging the Microbes Inside Us – The Atlantic
Opinion: Long wait times have become the defining characteristic of Canadian health care Source: Canada’s health-care wait times hit new record high, again – Macleans.ca
Inflexible training and the pressure to work longer hours to cover staff shortages left me little time for my young child and took a toll on my health Source: I didn’t train as a
Dr. Peter Selby, in the addictions division of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, said stigma and discrimination prevent physicians from getting training to treat vulnerable patients who have become addicted to opioids
Country’s rate still lags others such as the United States and Spain, new research finds Source: Organ donations are surging in Canada, data show – The Globe and Mail
Novoheart Ltd. is the first in the world to use stem cells to grow miniature human heart-like valves and wants to use them to test new drugs — technology that may lead to fewer
Alcohol consumption continues to be a significant contributing factor to hospital admissions and deaths from a diverse range of conditions. Latest Public Health England (PHE) Local Alcohol Profiles for England data1 show that alcohol-related
1,486 former military members ended their lives from 1976 to 2012, with one-third of the suicides occurring after 2002, when Canadian troops were entrenched in the Afghanistan war. Source: Veterans face much higher suicide
She’s a 2018 Indspire Award recipient and a role model for young women and Indigenous youth – not to mention the country’s first Inuk heart surgeon Source: Donna May Kimmaliardjuk: Canada’s First Inuk Heart
CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc. interactive job board, where physicians worldwide are matched to locum and or permanent placement opportunities. Source: Canadian Physician Employment Job Details
CanAm will complete its contract with the Weymouth Physician Recruitment Committee this month. Through the course of our work with Weymouth, we learned a lot about what is happening – and what is not
Dr. John Haggie, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Health Minister discusses the budget deficit his province is facing in this June 29, 2016 article in The Telegram (St. John’s, NL). He called it “unparalleled in Canadian history in
Submitted by: Hedi Cameron, Regional Manager, CanAm Physician Recruiting This is a great example of how looking at a problem in a different way or from a different perspective can make improvements, which may appear
Doctors NS warn government that this contract doesn’t come close to solving the major problems facing NS health care system. A blick 0.5% raise in physician fees for NS who are already one of, and for many
by David Nurse in Nova Scotia’s future Last week, Sheldon MacLeod with News 95.7, had a number of guests on who discussed Nova Scotia’s physician shortage and how the Nova Scotia Health Authority is
CanAm Physician Recruiting called it a year ago when meeting with NS Premier, NS health system is on the brink of disaster. Followup meetings with top health bureaucrats confirm the ignorance is wide spread throughout the Department
CanAm will complete its contract with the Weymouth Physician Recruitment Committee this month. Through the course of our work with Weymouth, we learned a lot about what is happening – and what is not
This May 2, 2016 article from the Regina Leader-Post by D.C. Fraser highlights the responsibility that provincial governments and provincial medical associations have in the management of taxpayer funds in hiring and retaining physicians.
There is a lot of talk in the media these days about Medicinal cannabis and how successful these clinics might be. Canada’s largest and most reputable is Cannabinoid Medical Clinics (CMC); headquartered in Toronto this clinic
This April 15, 2016 Medical Post article by Dr. Sarah Giles once again addresses the high cost of credentialing and licensing for physicians seeking to do locum work in neighbouring health boards and provinces. CanAm has been out
Submitted by David Nurse Have you seen this article about how we have “too many doctors” in Nova Scotia? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/doctors-hiring-rules-halifax-family-doctors-1.3540172 I find this really bizarre, and I’d like to get your thoughts on it.
Many physicians were nervous about how their professional corporations would fate when the 2016 federal budget was unveiled. But incorporated doctors were, overall, happy to see that what they most feared — losing a
CanAm perspective: Having four licensing colleges in Atlantic Canada with less than two million people makes absolutely no sense. You only have to look south of the border and around the world to see we really
The decade-old right of Quebec doctors to incorporate is being called into question by opposition politicians. And the issue is being raised on the eve of next week’s federal budget, in which the Liberals
Practice-ready assessment (PRA) is one of several routes available to internationally-trained physicians interested in joining Canada’s medical profession. Although the structure and requirements of PRA programs vary from one province to the next, through
JOB TITLE: Family Physician – Practice Rent Free for 1st Year DATE POSTED: 09/02/2016 SPECIALTY: Family Medicine / GP LOCATION: Canada STATE/PROVINCE: ON Family Physicians required for busy location in Mississauga. This is a
The 2016 federal budget will be tabled in less than a month and everyone’s wondering what tax measures can be expected. Since the Liberal party’s win in October, the government has implemented many of the tax
An oncologist and palliative care consultant with CancerCare Manitoba and the University of Manitoba says he would like to see Canada become a world leader in the use of medical marijuana for pain relief.
Joint Response by: John Philpott B. Eng., CMC CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc. John A. Flaim, CPA, CA, CFP Flaim Wolsey Hall, Chartered Accountants *** Dear Honourable Member, We would like to thank you for your
Cannabinoid Medical Clinic currently has locations in Toronto, Barrie, Halifax, and Ottawa, but the company is going to be opening locations in St. John’s, Calgary, and Edmonton over the next couple of months — and bringing
CanAm perspective: They say history will repeat itself, and CanAm is predicting another serious “brain drain.” The Canadian dollar dipping below 70 cents U.S., the high Canadian taxes, and the serious threat from the newly-elected Liberal
The Nova Scotia Health Authority caused panic among medical residents when it announced they were requiring new family doctors to have their positions approved, and then physicians would need to undergo a long privileging
The search for a new family physician is under way in Weymouth. The Muncipality of Digby hired CanAm Physician Recruitment earlier in December to find a replacement for recently-retired family physician, Dr. Don Westby.
CanAm perspective: CanAm applauds the Governor of Wisconsin for taking such a common-sense approach. We wish the Canadian system would follow suit, and Doug Currie (PEI’s Minister of Health and Wellness) gives us hope … *** A
The Burin Peninsula on Newfoundland’s south coast is facing a serious doctor shortage, and a local physician says the future of the area’s healthcare is “scary.” Dr. Lyn Power operates her own practice in the
Doctors working in walk-in clinics are allowed to stay put, but a recent health authority document says if a new physician requests to work in a walk-in clinic they will “most likely be denied.” Dr. Lynne
More than 800 people in Ashcroft, B.C. have been without access to a family doctor. So a new initiative is — pioneered by the Ashcroft Wellness and Health Action Coalition, doctors at the Lillooet Hospital
The country’s military ombudsman has found that National Defence is reluctant to conduct regular health assessments on reservists because over one-third of them have no family doctor — and if they’re sick it would
CanAm perspective: In May 2015, Dr. Victoria Dawson, a bright young Anglo Canadian, US trained Family Physician was denied a medical license in PEI – because she refused to take an English Proficiency Test.
Nova Scotia’s government projected the merger of 10 district health authorities into two health authorities would cost around $6 million, but the actual costs have exceeded $9 million in the fiscal year of 2014-15.
Family Physician – Wellpoint Health – Calgary, Alberta Job ID: 974 LOCATION AB, Canada PLACEMENT Permanent START DATE 2015/12/15 WellPoint Health Ltd. operates the Wellpoint Chaparral medical clinic (located at Suite 2110, 1800 –
CanAm perspective: We find it interesting that the Family Practice model introduced across Canada certainly doesn’t seem to be working. Nova Scotia is seeking to restructure their model and we are not sure where to
CanAm’s perspective: All provinces with the exception of Ontario now strictly adhere to ELP (English Language Policy) set out by FMRAC (Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada). Prior to August 5, 2015, colleges
CanAm’s perspective: Great to see the Atlantic Provincial Health Ministers working together. CanAm was hoping to see a discussion on the merging of Province Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons. Minister Doug Currie on PEI
Family Medicine / GP Edmonton, AB – Family Practitioner/GP Permanent Full-time Opportunity Job ID: 974 LOCATION Edmonton Wellpoint, AB, Canada PLACEMENT Permanent START DATE 2015/10/01 CanAm’s client, Wellpoint Health Ltd. has been recognized by
Family Medicine / GP Calgary, Alberta – Family Practitioner/GP – Permanent Full-time Job ID: 973 LOCATION Calgary, AB, Canada PLACEMENT Permanent START DATE 2015/08/28 CanAm’s client, Wellpoint Health Ltd. has been recognized by Profit
Medical Oncology Medical Oncologists Job ID: 968 LOCATION , Canada PLACEMENT Permanent START DATE 2015/08/20 This Cancer Agency is located in western Canada in a growing and prosperous province. They have excellent education opportunities for
The following article is authored by Charles Cullen, a CanAm Physician Recruiting Partner from RBC. To learn more about Charles you can view his profile on our Partner page. RBC’s view of the markets
AIT (Agreement on Trade) was created with the idea of making things easier — if a physician was licensed in one Canadian province, the notion was that they should be licensed in all provinces.
There’s often a bit of confusion over ELP (English Language Proficiency) when it comes to licensure, so CanAm Physician Recruiting has been looking into rumours of recent changes. Here’s what we’ve learned: The issue
CanAm’s perspective: CanAm couldn’t agree more with Les Leyne’s article (see below). Like BC, Nova Scotia is facing the same dilemma. CanAm has held meetings with the senior health bureaucrats and the astounding attitude is
Family Medicine / GP Family Physician $300K+/Year Job ID: 941 LOCATION ON, Canada PLACEMENT Permanent START DATE 2015/05/15 Located one and a half hours north of Toronto in the heart of cottage country, this
Doctors Nova Scotia says Nova Scotia’s Department of Health Wellness’s decision to pause the use of electronic medical records (EMR) in provincial hospitals is causing “quite a bit of anxiety.” The decision came after
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Family Medicine / GP Family Physician $300K+/Year Job ID: 941 LOCATION ON, Canada PLACEMENT Permanent START DATE 2015/05/04 Located two and a half hours north of Toronto in the heart of cottage country, this
The medical community is suddenly interested in the concept that perhaps the way a person decides to go into medicine indicates their likelihood of “burnout, cynicism, and ethical decay.” In a special june issue
Family medicine is changing quickly across Canada, as nurses discharge patients from hospitals, emergency attendants are replacing doctors in community emergency centres, and pharmacists take care of vaccinations and prescription refills. While it may
If your family doctor decides you should have a colonoscopy for cancer screening, you may feel anxious thinking about the potential health issue. You may also worry about the procedure itself, and if you’ll
If you’re a U.S. physician living and working here in Canada, you might think Uncle Sam isn’t much of a concern. But what about the IRS? Can they force you to pay taxes to
Family Medicine / GP Keep 100% of Your Billings for Up To 6 Years Job ID: 939 LOCATION ON, Canada PLACEMENT Permanent START DATE 2015/04/23 With continuous cut-backs to health care fees, this
Many members of the LGBT community admit they avoid seeking medical attention because of fear of discrimination. But when they do decide to discuss an issue with a doctor, it’s quite possible that the
Telehealth services are still relatively new and controversial. There’s no denying the convenience of seeing a doctor virtually — no sitting in a waiting room, or even leaving the house — but there are
Moving to Canada and securing work as a physician can be extremely challenging, according to Canada’s minister of employment and social development, Pierre Poilievre. Based on a new report by the Panel on Employment
Michael Verbora has been completing his residency training with a family health team in Toronto for the last two years, but a new government maneuver won’t permit him to work there — or in
Many rural areas find it difficult to attract doctors, but it can be even harder to keep them. The city of Powell River, B.C. has introduced a program called “A GP for Me,” which
Back in 2010, Health Minister Kevin Falcon announced that every British Columbia resident would have a family doctor by the year 2015. Yet today, more than 220,000 residents in B.C. still don’t have a
In pharmacist Andrew Schonbe’s response to a recent op-ed from Dr. Edwin Kruys, 5 little-known reasons why pharmacists should not be playing doctor, he fought back against Krys for “challenging progress and advancement in
A quickly-growing region of southern Ontario is taking action to attract new family physicians. Ontario’s Halton Region — which includes the City of Burlington, and the towns of Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville —
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia will no longer be offering their Clinician Assessment for Practice Program (CAPP) examination, and has cancelled the June 2015 exam. CAPP dates back to 2005,
In the United States, more than 400 doctors take their own lives each year — and that’s stirring up concern within Canada’s medical community. Dr. Derek Puddester, the associate medical director of the Ontario
Medical students in Quebec are shying away from family practice because of a pending bill that would limit their time with patients. Quebec introduced Bill 20 last fall, which would slash income for family
Although medical educators have always taught future healthcare professionals that it’s immoral to end someone’s life on purpose, they’ll be changing their tune in accordance with Canada’s move towards legalized physician-assisted death. Canada’s 17
Job ID: 930 Location PE, Canada Placement Locum Start Date 2015/03/01 CanAm’s client is seeking a locum Anaesthetist to start immediatley, for up to 4 months, or any reasonable period that you can be
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Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press Published Monday, March 23, 2015 12:26PM EDT WASHINGTON — Dr. Angelo Volandes remembers performing rib-cracking CPR on a frail elderly man dying of lung cancer, a vivid example of
Could a for-profit sector that allows foreign patients to be cared for in Canadian hospitals be the financial cure for this country’s cash-strapped universal health care system? That is the question being posed by a series
Susannah Hendricks is still rattled by the call. It came out of the blue and the for-profit company on the other end seemed to have access to her private health information. The caller from
This practical guide provides family physicians with concrete steps on how to consider and improve patients’ social determinants of health (SDoH). The document provides a background on the social determinants of health, and a
Last October, Royal College Council approved a refreshed strategic plan that outlines our key result areas (KRAs) for 2015-2017: Competent physicians Health, health care and health systems Innovation, research and scholarship Value of Fellowship
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