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Where To Find International Medical Graduate Jobs In Canada
Graduation represents a huge step in your future career. You will have the chance to progress and develop your skills in the wider world. Instead of internships and work placements, you will finally be able to look forward to a full-time role in the medical world. At Physicians for You we are the conduit that can help international graduates in med...
The Canadian Medical Education Journal (CMEJ) is looking to engage authors for an upcoming special issue," Residency Career Choices, Selection, and Matching". No doubt this will be a very interesting issue, encouraging dialogue on a range of important topics. Some of the questions that the CMEJ special issue would like to encourage perspectiv...
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 the best people for your opportunities will be vitally important for the short and long-term support that your medical practice provides. If you can employ the right person first time, you will improve the time, money and effort you expend in this key area. Fortunately for you, our team at Physicians for You are the leading medical recruitm...
Dr. Angela Enright, B.C.'s very own anesthesiologist is the recipient of this year's Royal College Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award. The prestigious Royal College Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award has a wonderful history, and you can find out more about the ambitious humanitarian couple the award is named after in our article here. "Arguably ...
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...
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...
Dr. Lucille Teasdale became one of Quebec's and Canada's first female surgeons in 1960. An incredibly accomplished female surgeon and humanitarian, Dr. Teasdale is one of our Canadian medical pioneers and heroes. By 1961, she found herself in Lacor, Uganda, after accepting an offer from Dr. Piero Corti to help run a clinic that desperately ne...
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 loc
Dr. Gustave Gingras is one of the greatest names in Canadian medicine history. What he has done for the advancement and quality of life of persons with disabilities during his lifetime is inspiring. During his medical career, he became known as the ambassador for persons with disabilities in Canada and around the world. He was a pioneer in th...
One of Canada's foremost neurosurgeons, Dr. Wilder Penfield is known for the development of a surgical treatment for epilepsy known as the " Montreal Procedure", and the maps of the sensory and motor sections of the brain created from this technique are still used today. The famous, " I smell burnt toast!" comes from his surgical discovery, and is ...
Sir Frederick Banting is most known for the incredible discovery of insulin, one of the most important medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century, for which he jointly received the Nobel Prize along with Dr. J.J.R. Macleod. He was the youngest man to receive the Nobel Prize in medicine. Sir Frederick Banting's discovery came after his hypothesi...
Sir William Osler is known as the Father of Modern Medicine. He was a charismatic physician, professor, speaker and author, and by the time of his death, he was one of the most influential and best-loved physicians in the English speaking world. He obtained his medical degree at McGill University, and served as a member of the McGill Medical Facult...
A true pioneer in Canadian medical history, as well as Canadian women's rights history, Dr Emily Howard Stowe is the first feature in our 6 part series honouring notable Canadian physicians. In fact, this feature highlights three trailblazing women in medical history in Canada, with Dr. Emily Howard Stowe at the forefront. Dr. Emily Howard Stowe ha...
In honour of Canada Day, we are featuring a 6-part series highlighting our most notable pioneer physicians in Canadian Medical History over the coming weeks. Our series will feature the trailblazing Dr. Emily Howard Stowe, Sir William Osler, Sir Frederick Banting, Dr. Wilder Penfield, Dr. Gustave Gingras, and ...
