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Desperately seeking doctors

B Sibbald

    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
    |March 4, 1998
    PubMed
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    Physician shortages in Ontario are driving up competition for new doctors. Fall job fairs are becoming crucial recruitment events, with communities offering incentives to attract physicians.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Recruitment
    • Healthcare Workforce Planning
    • Physician Distribution

    Background:

    • Significant physician shortages exist across Ontario.
    • Traditional recruitment methods are becoming less effective.
    • Increased competition for newly qualified physicians necessitates innovative strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the growing role of fall job fairs in physician recruitment.
    • To understand the strategies employed by communities to attract physicians.
    • To highlight the University of Ottawa's organized recruitment fair.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational report on a physician recruitment fair.
    • Analysis of recruitment trends and community incentives.
    • Qualitative insights into recruiter and recruit interactions.

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    Main Results:

    • Fall job fairs are increasingly popular recruitment venues.
    • Communities are offering financial and other incentives to attract physicians.
    • Competition among communities for physicians is intensifying.

    Conclusions:

    • Job fairs are a vital component of physician recruitment strategies in Ontario.
    • Incentive programs are becoming standard practice to address shortages.
    • Proactive and competitive recruitment is essential for healthcare system stability.