Canada Welcomes Family Physicians and Specialists from the USA
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Are you a US Doctor looking to practice medicine in Canada?
We excel at matching family physicians and specialists with clinics and hospitals that fit your career and lifestyle goals.
Easing the Physician Shortage in Canada
Canadian provinces are taking steps to make it easier for US board certified Family Physicians and Specialists to practice without
additional exams or supervision. If you are non board certified, options are also available.
These exciting new pathways to licensure can be discussed with our team!
Check out our current job opportunities below:
In Demand Canadian Provinces
Canada is facing a shortage of family physicians and certain specialists, leading to increased demand in major provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia.
Alberta
Alberta is a stunning province full of natural beauty, containing six designated World Heritage Sites and bordering Montana in the south, giving those with family in the state an easy route to and from Alberta. Both of the most populated cities, Edmonton, and Calgary, have international airports, offering regular flights to the USA and around the world. The province is full of lakes, mountains, and wildlife, with natural scenery everywhere you go head.
Alberta has one of the lowest taxes among Canadian provinces, as well as a higher average salary, affordable housing, and the ability to choose a lifestyle that suits you, whether it be metropolitan or rural. Physicians relocating with families will also appreciate the amount of outdoor space and activities, along with the superb quality of education their children would receive.
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British Columbia
British Columbia is Canadaā€™s westernmost province, bordering Idaho, Montana, and Washington. It is known for its picturesque beauty, warmest climate in Canada, and high standard of living. BC prides itself on its beaches, lakes, mountains, forests, parks, and a young, vibrant population. Vancouver, BCā€™s largest city, as well as other BC cities, offer an international airport with daily year-round flights to Europe, Asia, and North America.
British Columbia enjoys one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada, offering excellent job prospects to physicians and general practitioners across the province including Vancouver and along the lower mainland, mere hours away from Seattle, Portland, and Washington.
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Manitoba
The province of Manitoba is a province of natural beauty with an astonishing 100,000 lakes, beautiful dense forests, and 80 provincial parks to explore. Manitoba offers its residents affordable housing, low cost of living, a growing economy based on agriculture, and fantastic job opportunities for physicians.
The provinceā€™s capital, Winnipeg, has an international airport with daily year-round flights, and as Manitoba borders North Dakota and Minnesota, there is easy access to both states by car.
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On Canadaā€™s east coast, one can find the idyllic province of Nova Scotia, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean with stunning scenery, plenty of relaxing beaches, lush forests, and lakes. Nova Scotia offers a rich cultural heritage, low cost of living, high quality of life, and a growing tourism industry. Ontario
Ontario has the largest population in Canada, with 90% of residents living within 125 miles (200 kilometers) of the Canada-US border. Ontario is a substantial province that borders New York, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. It is known for its gorgeous natural parks, exemplary education, low crime rate, rich culture and entertainment scene, and multicultural living. Doctors who relocate to Ontario can make an easy choice between urban and rural life depending on your desired pace of living.
Toronto, the capital of Ontario, is often considered the most diverse city in the world and attracts both tourists and professionals for business, art, and culture. There are multiple international airports in the province with flights to New York, Boston, and Chicago taking less than 2 hours.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is found between Alberta and Manitoba, bordering the states of Montana and North Dakota. The province is part of the Great North America prairies, but it also contains part of the remarkable Canadian Shield in the northern parts. Saskatchewan is a beautiful living spot for physicians who want to escape the noise and commotion of living in a city. Stunning nature and a huge variety of seasonal outdoor activities; impressive and free health care; a high standard of living; and a low cost of living, Saskatchewan offers many benefits to its residents. A diverse economy with a growing population also offers many job opportunities. The province is an hour and a half flight away from Montana and North Dakota, as well as short flight time for any other states. If you want to find a relaxed place with a great sense of community to build a career and raise a family, look no further than Saskatchewan.
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Factors that attract people to Canada include its diverse populations, culture, high quality of living, education, a publicly funded healthcare system and attractive earning potential across job sectors. Canada is rated the 2nd best overall country and the 3rd best country for quality of life by US News and is consistently voted as one of the best countries to live.