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Guidelines for Foreign Trained Doctors Seeking Practice in Canada: Part 2

Make sure to catch up on Part 1 before diving into Part 2! Considering relocating to Canada as a physician? There’s much to gain, including competitive salaries for certain specializations, gorgeous landscapes, clean urban environments, and a rewarding work life. Here are important steps and considerations for U.S doctors planning to migrate to Canada: Apply […]

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Guidelines for Foreign Trained Doctors Seeking Practice in Canada: Part 1

As an international doctor aspiring to make Canada your permanent home, establishing your own medical practice could be on your horizon. While it’s important to remember that the paperwork and licensing procedures required for international doctors to be licensed in Canada can be time-consuming, once you’ve acquired your Canadian medical qualification, there’s no barrier to […]

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Setting up a Medical Practice Part 6: Getting Commercial Insurance

A comprehensive insurance plan is crucial for your medical practice, but over-insurance isn’t necessary. The key is to comprehend the array of insurance types available, and then determine which ones align with your specific practice requirements and personal choices. Medical Liability Insurance: Mandatory for all physicians in Canada, offering professional liability protection and medical-legal advice. […]

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Pros and Cons Working as a Locum Physician

Advantages of becoming a locum doctor: Opportunity for domestic and international travel Locum tenens positions are accessible throughout Canada and various global locations, such as Australia, China, the UK, and the Caribbean. Be prepared for paperwork when leaving the province, and additional administrative tasks for international locum roles. Control over your workload As a locum, […]

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Setting up a Medical Practice Part 5: Leasing vs Buying Office Space

Pros of buying a medical office space: Securing a prime location for your medical practice provides stability and potential growth through foot traffic and public transit accessibility. Ownership offers freedom and control, allowing you to make changes to your property and control its future without the risk of losing your practice due to lease expiration […]

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How do Healthcare Marketing Companies Benefit from Physician Consultants?

Healthcare marketing is a bustling sector. In today’s highly competitive market, hospitals and small practices alike must vie for patients to remain operational, even for non-profit organizations that need a specific patient volume to stay afloat. Physician consultants play a crucial role in helping healthcare marketing firms expand healthcare entities daily. What do healthcare marketing […]

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Pros and Cons of Buying a Medical Practice

Pros of Buying Medical a Medical Practice: Immediate Operational Readiness 1. Acquiring an existing medical practice allows you to start operations right away. There’s no need to deal with setup details, initial errors, or forming a skilled team – everything is prepared for you. Pre-existing Patient Base 2. An existing patient base is an invaluable […]

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Pros and Cons of Starting a Medical Practice

Pros of starting a medical clinic in Canada: Starting a medical clinic of your own might seem like a daunting task, but there are significant advantages associated with being self-employed and owning a medical facility. 1. Independence in the Work Environment A key benefit of setting up your own medical clinic is the ability to […]

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Managing Access to Electronic Health Records

One of the benefits of electronic health records (EHR) is ease of access. Physicians and other healthcare providers have quick and easy access to a patient’s personal health information with the stroke of a key. Privacy breaches are a risk that may occur if a provider accesses the personal health information of an individual for […]

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Setting up a Medical Practice Part 4: Choosing Location

Setting up a medical practice is not an easy task, and choosing a location is no exception! Here you’ll find six things to consider when choosing a location for your medical practice: 1. Access & Convenience One of the crucial factors that patients consider when choosing and researching their doctor is access and convenience. For […]

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