Winter Tips for Doctors Planning to Move to Canada
When people talk about Canada, the first few things that come to mind are hockey, maple leaves, great healthcare and of course, snow. Canada has 5 to 6 months of winter, and during these months, the temperature could normally drop as low as –30 degrees depending on the province. As cold as Canada could be, it is also considered a winter wonderland....
If you are planning on moving to a new country and starting a medical practice, Canada is a great option. Practicing medicine is one of the noblest and most lucrative professions in the world, and whether you are a Family Physician or a Specialist, your skills will always be respected and valued. Practicing medicine in Canada grants you totally uni...
British Columbia is one of the largest and progressive provinces in Canada. However, in the past few years, the province has been suffering from a shortage of healthcare workers. The situation has worsened to the extent that around 350,000 citizens of British Columbia are without a family doctor.To alleviate the situation, the BC government has bee...
Canada is considered one of the top countries in the world when it comes to standard of living. It is a country that balances natural beauty, progressive policies, and welcoming people. This is the country that Physicians for You's CEO and founder Phil Martin moved to back in 2010 and proudly calls home. He currently lives in Vernon with his wife a...
Find Physicians For You at Booth F01 at Best Practice Birmingham 2025, conveniently located beside Your MDT booth and near the Business Services Hub.
Physicians for You is excited to announce its participation in the annual Best Practice Birmingham 2025 to be held on October 8-9 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. As an exhibitor, Physicians for You will have their CEO, and medical recruitment and immigration specialists on-site at Booth F01 to connect with the UK's healthcare...
In the past decade, Canada has had a doctor shortage. Doctor appointments are difficult to get and expensive to cancel. Specialist appointments need to be booked weeks or even months in advance. Since 2023, the doctor to patient ratio in Canada has been around 246 to 100,000 patients, and the ratio grows even farther in the more remote parts of the...
In the past year, there has been a growing interest from US Physicians in moving and working in Canada. While the US has always been a great source for physicians, according to the MCC (Medical Council of Canada), their numbers have increased since last year. The number of US medical graduates that have set up a physicansapply.ca account has risen ...
In the last few years, several Canadian provinces introduced New Physician Payment Models that would allow Family Physicians in primary care to be compensated for direct and indirect patient services. In October 2022 British Columbia announced a new physician payment model that was then launched in February 2023. The focus was to improve physician ...
Canada is ranked as one of the best countries in the world for its high quality of living. The factors are based on housing, educational opportunities, a funded healthcare system, and attractive earning potential. These factors make Canada a desirable country to practice medicine, and each year many doctors choose to relocate to Canada. Making this...
We have exciting news to share with you that was announced on June 13th by the Medical Council of Canada, changes are coming to the MCCQE Part 1 exam in 2025. Here you will find a summary of the changes, you can also check out the news release from The Medical Council of Canada website. The Medical Council of Canada are working on grant funded proj...
Family Physicians are the foundation of the Canadian health service providing comprehensive patient – centered care in the community. The data provided by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and the article published by the College of Family Physicians of Canada focuses on the Value and Volume of Family Physician Services, their im...
Artificial Intelligence is becoming the main topic of conversation, and this is happening globally in the world of medicine. In recent years medical devices have used AI machine learning for reading mammograms and detecting numerous problems ranging from heart to eye conditions. Now with the number of administrative tasks that Family Physicians are...
The landscape of the healthcare job market is continuously evolving, influenced by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and global events such as the ongoing pandemic. Navigating this dynamic environment requires healthcare professionals to be equipped with a strategic approach that goes beyond traditional job-search methodologies. In...
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has released the 27th edition of the annual publication on health expenditure trends which provides detailed information on health spending in Canada using the National Health Expenditure Database (NHEX). Here is a snapshot of the expenditure trends of 2023, according to CIHI: Total Health Expend...
Introduction Rural and remote health care practice comes with its rewards and challenges. While the benefits of telemedicine and digital health solutions are evident, we must not overlook the mental health and well-being of the healthcare professionals who provide care in rural areas. In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of recognizing...
Last year we wrote a blog about The College of Family Physicians of Canada's plans to extend family medicine residency training from two years to three years. The intention was to expand the curriculum and prepare physicians to deal with more complex patient care including elder care, mental health and addictions, new technologies, and to help them...
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by technological advancements. Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), telehealth, and electronic health records (EHRs), are reshaping the way healthcare is delivered. To stay competitive and provide the best possible care, clinics must prepare for this digita...
The landscape of healthcare delivery has been undergoing a transformative shift in recent years, with remote work emerging as a significant solution to various challenges faced by the industry. While remote work has gained prominence across multiple sectors, it has proven to be especially vital in healthcare, particularly for clinics located in rem...
If you're a doctor considering relocating to Canada, you may be wondering if your PLAB qualification will be accepted. Canada has its own medical licensure requirements, but the PLAB test is not one of them. The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test is a certification exam administered by the General Medical Council and is requi...
Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) is the postgraduate medical qualification required to attain a certificate of completion of training (CCT) in General Practice in the United Kingdom. But what about Canada? Is MRCGP recognised in Canada? If you're a doctor in the UK considering a move to Canada, you may be wondering i...
Today we are taking a closer look at the journey of Dr. Hatem Naal, a qualified UK GP. After starting his training in Libya, Dr. Naal moved to the UK in 2013 with his family to complete his GP training and became a fully qualified GP who holds MRCGP certification. Dr. Naal came to Canada with his wife and three children with the help of Physicians ...
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