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Proposed changes are meant to attract more U.S. physicians

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The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has suggested changes to registration policies intended to encourage more U.S. physicians to practise in Canada. The proposals are outlined in Alternative Pathways to Registration for Physicians Trained in the United States. The draft policy is the result of the College’s efforts to “review its registration policies […]

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Ontario puts out the welcome mat for healthcare workers

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Recently announced plans by Ontario to welcome more healthcare professionals from other provinces is overdue and great news for Ontario patients. Presently, anyone in another Canadian jurisdiction who works in a profession that falls under Ontario’s Regulated Health Professions Act must pay to register with one of Ontario’s health regulatory colleges. They then must prove they are

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Foreign physician accreditation project is a welcome step

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Efforts being made by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada to encourage foreign-trained specialists to come to Canada to practice is a welcome step toward alleviating the staffing shortage plaguing our medical system.  According to the Globe & Mail, the Royal College – which sets national standards for doctors who specialize in

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