Globe and Mail: Ottawa urged to help expedite licences for foreign-trained doctors

Kim Mackrael

The federal government should fund temporary work programs that help foreign-trained doctors get their licences faster, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada says.

Andrew Padmos, the college’s chief executive officer, said between 6,000 and 10,000 doctors can’t practise in Canada because there aren’t enough spots in residency programs.

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Reference: Globe and Mail

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