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applegrove

(130,213 posts)
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 05:23 PM Apr 2025

US physicians inquiring about a move to Canada up by 583%



Cheryl in Nova Scotia:

"The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) told Global News the number of U.S. medical graduates opening accounts on https://physiciansapply.ca — a key step toward obtaining a medical licence in Canada — has risen 583% between October 2024 and March 2025 compared to last year". /1

https://globalnews.ca/news/11109052/american-doctors-work-in-canada/
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US physicians inquiring about a move to Canada up by 583% (Original Post) applegrove Apr 2025 OP
In other words DFW Apr 2025 #1
Looking to go to a place that doesn't make it harder to be ethical applegrove Apr 2025 #2
Well... 2naSalit Apr 2025 #3
Another aspect of the brain (and skills!) drain Trump is causing. tblue37 Apr 2025 #4
Welcome aboard! Disaffected Apr 2025 #5
We don't have enough physicians as it is. Ilsa Jul 2025 #6

DFW

(59,729 posts)
1. In other words
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 05:25 PM
Apr 2025

"Get me outta here, for the love of Apollo!"

Hippocrates would probably preferred his original version.........

applegrove

(130,213 posts)
2. Looking to go to a place that doesn't make it harder to be ethical
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 05:34 PM
Apr 2025

with private insurance and lack of health care choices for women.

Here is what they took an oath too:

"SNIP.........

Key Elements of the Hippocratic Oath:

Ethical Conduct:
The oath outlines the ethical obligations of physicians, emphasizing the importance of acting in the best interest of patients.

Patient Confidentiality:
It stresses the importance of keeping patient information private and confidential.

Non-Maleficence:
The oath includes the principle of "do no harm," emphasizing the importance of avoiding actions that could potentially harm patients.

Respect for Life:
The oath emphasizes respect for human life, including the sanctity of life from conception.

Beneficence:
The oath emphasizes the principle of acting for the benefit of the patient.

Honesty and Integrity:
The oath requires physicians to be honest and truthful in their practice.

Professional Relationships:
The oath emphasizes the importance of maintaining respectful relationships with colleagues and patients.

Continual Learning:
The oath encourages physicians to continue learning and improving their skills.

...........SNIP"

https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-bell-ca-rvc3&source=android-browser&q=Hippocrates+oath

2naSalit

(99,976 posts)
3. Well...
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 05:58 PM
Apr 2025

I was involved in one of those last week with a physician friend and their partner. I can't go but they can. I might go for long visits after they do.

Ilsa

(63,814 posts)
6. We don't have enough physicians as it is.
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 06:03 AM
Jul 2025

We need more medical schools. It's getting harder to get appointments in a timely manner.

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