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Shortage of Doctors In Canada

I’ve always known that Nova Scotia is very short of doctors.. but didn’t think that the world of Canada will face a worsening shortage of doctors over the next decade unless governments put more resources into medical schools. I’ve often wonder why they are not recruiting doctors from Asia.. to only find out that you have to go thru’ some test to become one in Canada. Plus I am also guessing which doctor would leave the comfort of home.. as in Asia.. to come to this “ulu” town right..??

The doctors here charges exorbitant prices.. even the dentist does..! $900 for a root canal..! crazy or not..?? Here in Canada.. no need for the dentist to give your teeth a good cleaning.. they have a hygienist to do that. Yup.. charges the same as the dentist.. and newly graduate.. but yes.. she earns a good 60 bucks.. each time.. you get your teeth cleaned.

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6 Responses to “Shortage of Doctors In Canada”

  1. zara's mama Says:
    October 1st, 2007 at 12:04 am

    Ulu town or not, it’s still Canada… I guess if I’m a medical professionals, I would probably think of moving out of Asia.

    Pst, update my link on your site yah?

  2. wuching Says:
    October 1st, 2007 at 2:19 am

    aiya same here wor, no one wants to work in ulu places so thats why not enuff doctors..summore asian doctors have to undergo stringent exams before they can get license!

  3. Angeleyes Says:
    October 1st, 2007 at 2:41 am

    I’ve tagged you here!

    http://www.ramblingmoo.com/?p=1213

  4. Irene Says:
    October 1st, 2007 at 4:39 am

    Hmmm… Then you must train Chloe up to become a dentist!

  5. greenapple Says:
    October 1st, 2007 at 12:27 pm

    another thing is that even if you are a medical graduate of Canadian uni, you have to be a citizen to go through the residency. we both graduated from Dal. I didn’t go to med school, but my hubby did. We had to come to US because he couldn’t do his residency training in Canada. Else we won’t wanna leave Canada …

    Vancouver is my ideal place to stay for good …

  6. Aida Says:
    October 1st, 2007 at 1:44 pm

    hmm, i thought they came out with something that if a student graduate from canada and if they work in rural community (NS is not rural leh), more like NL and Labrador and the territories, they can get their PR in 6 months. not sure if its not updated or just talk only.

    but i think the placements are also crazy, thousands apply for like what? 30 – 40 seats?

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