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1. The Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) reported that in 2015, there were more than 82,000 physicians in Canada.
2. In 2015, the average physician age was 50 years, and approximately 60% were male, and 40% female.
3. In the span of 5 years, the CIHI 2020 report indicated that the number of physicians increased to 92,173 in Canada, with the proportion of female physicians in the workforce continuing to rise.
4. In 2020, 48.5% of family medicine physicians and 38.8% of specialist physicians in Canada were female.
5. The same CIHI data report showed the physician-to-population ratio as of 2020 was 242 doctors per 100,000 population, with approximately 26% being International Medical Graduates.
6. CAPER (The Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry) is the central repository for statistical information on postgraduate medical education in Canada. CAPER maintains individual-level data for all postgraduate medical residents and fellows.
7. CAPER's Annual Census report provides comprehensive statistics on post-M.D. training in Canada.
8. The 2020-2021 CAPER Annual Census of Post-MD Trainees found that among those completing their post-graduate training in 2019, 41% were completing family medicine programs and 59% were completing medical, surgical and laboratory programs.
9. According to CAPER 2017 Report, there were over 16,000 physicians pursuing residency training in 2015.
10. 72% of Canadian graduates do their post-M.D. training in the province where they earned their M.D. degree. This proportion has not changed substantially in over a decade.
11. 74% of Canadian graduates choose to practise in the province where they graduated.
12. Payment via fee-for-service 72%, and alternative payment plans account for 28% of physician compensation models.

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...

Fantastic news!

The Medical Council of Canada is changing to a virtual exam delivery for the MCCQE Part II, to begin in May 2021. The MCC plans to offer the exam over 20 days including weekdays and weekends in May and June 2021.

At this time, they will not be accepting new applications for the May/June 2021 session of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part II. Priority will be given to those who were not able to write their exam due to the postponed exams in May and October 2020 and February 2021 since many now have a provisional, temporary or restricted license. They will also prioritize access to those further along in their training, including those who have completed all requirements for licensure except for being awarded the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), which requires a pass result for the MCCQE Part II.

According to the MCC, only when the delayed candidates have been processed will new registrations be accepted in future sessions.

It is important for new applicants to get in line as soon as possible, so that your application will be in the queue for future sessions. notified when pre-application to a future session opens

Ahead of the 2019 Canadian Federal Election, healthcare is one of the top three issues on the minds of Canadians, along with cost of living and climate change concerns. As leading parties continue to make their intentions clear, here are some of the medical community's efforts to make votes count on the important topic of health care.&nbs...

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...

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...

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...

 Physicians for You specialise in helping those seeking work within the Canadian Medical Industry, as well as helping medical specialists find the right candidates for their available job roles. We work with health authorities, hospitals and private clinics all over Canada, to ensure that medical talents are being put to use. We're there for y...

We pride ourselves on the support we give to those looking to recruit or be recruited within the medical industry across Canada. We work with all manner of practices, whether it's clinics, hospitals or Health Authorities. Getting the job done as one of the most competitive and effective Canadian Medical Recruitment agencies. Our work with these cli...

At Physicians for You, we offer dedication unlike any other, our driven team are experts in their field, having accumulated experience in medical fields across Canada for many years, we have the knowledge and understanding to help you get your career moving. We utilise the relationships we have built over the past 10 years with clinics, surgeries, ...

 Physicians for You, is here to help whether you are looking to recruit top talent for your practice, or you are looking to secure the next perfect role for yourself for 2020. As the leading healthcare recruitment agency in Canada, we make it our responsibility to bridge the gap between employers and employees and get the right fit, every time...

We know it is cliché to say it, but we can't believe it is December! This year seems to have flown by and we are pleased to say that it has been an excellent year for us here at Physicians for You. To-date, we have been bridging the gap between medical candidates and clients to ensure that our clients get the best staff for their positions and our ...

Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in Canada since 2001, when individuals with certain illnesses such as HIV/AIDS were authorized to grow their own marijuana or obtain it from authorized producers or Health Canada. This was a relatively small number of Canadians who had the legal right to possess the drug.As of October 17, 2018, cannabis ...

The results are in. The MCCQE1 Preparatory Exam that launched this spring is proving to be a valuable resource for those looking to take the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam.  The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part 1 is a computer-based test that assesses the critical medical knowledge and clinical decision-...

Finding a new role that is enjoyable and exciting is the first step, but you will often be rebutted by the distance, the commute or the pay. We understand that there are many different things to consider as you look for recruitment as a trained doctor, physician or medical staff. Our team at Physicians for You work on both sides of the employment c...

A major topic of conversation for both health care providers and patients alike is the frustration of health care delivery not aligning more quickly to our lives. We are using technology at our fingertips for so many things in our daily activities and workplaces, and yet that seems to halt at healthcare access.  A very interesting survey by De...

Searching for the best staff members for your open roles and opportunities will not always be a straightforward process. There will be stumbling blocks along the way that can take a long time and become a burden on your daily practices. At Physicians for You we are regarded as a leading qualified physicians recruitment service which can help you mo...

This question comes up over and over again. With a global doctor shortage, how do we recruit and retain physicians without having to lock them into unrealistic commitment restraints?

The answers are really quite simple. And proven effective. 

1. Be a Tour Guide!

Whether it’s yourself directly, or others in the company or community, provide local knowledge, show the physician (and family) around, give them a tour of your facility, but also the highlights and charms of your community. What kind of information would you be looking for if you were moving to a new town, city, or perhaps country? What would you want to know? If you are a small community, give them the unique info they won’t find on TripAdvisor.ca. Is there a local secret spot for the best breakfast in town? A unique Sunday drive location to take the family? What excites you about your community will surely delight newcomers. This is your chance to show off your community!