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The road to Wisconsin

L S Williams

    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
    |March 15, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary

    A Canadian family relocated to the US for a physician husband to practice medicine freely. Career opportunities and fewer constraints in the US outweighed their love for Canada.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Practice
    • Physician Career Mobility

    Background:

    • Canadian physicians face financial and practice constraints.
    • Desire for greater professional autonomy is a key factor in physician decisions.

    Observation:

    • Lynne Sears Williams details her family's move from Canada to the US.
    • The move was motivated by her husband's medical career aspirations.

    Findings:

    • The decision to emigrate was difficult, balancing personal ties with professional goals.
    • Husband's desire to practice medicine with fewer constraints was the primary driver.

    Implications:

    • Physician emigration can be influenced by practice environment and economic factors.
    • Understanding these factors is crucial for healthcare policy in Canada and the US.