Nova Scotia Sees Increase in New Doctors Amid Recruitment Efforts
Number of new doctors in N.S. continues upward trend

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Nova Scotia's health authority reports an increase in new doctors, with 278 added in the past fiscal year. This includes 111 family doctors and 167 specialists, primarily due to international recruitment and new graduates. The net gain of 199 doctors marks a positive trend in healthcare access in the province.
- 01Nova Scotia added 278 new doctors in the last fiscal year, with a net gain of 199 after accounting for departures.
- 02Internationally trained doctors represent 40% of new recruits, with significant numbers from the UK and US.
- 03Dalhousie University's medical school produced 79 family medicine residents, with 41 remaining in the province.
- 04The waitlist for a family doctor has decreased from 61,947 to 60,193 in one month.
- 05Premier Tim Houston highlighted that more doctors lead to better access to primary care and specialists.
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Nova Scotia has experienced a notable increase in the number of new doctors, with 278 added in the past fiscal year, resulting in a net gain of 199 after accounting for retirements and departures. This growth is attributed to both international recruitment and new graduates, with 40% of the new doctors coming from abroad, particularly from the United Kingdom and United States. The province welcomed 111 family doctors, marking a 25% increase from the previous year, alongside 167 specialists. Premier Tim Houston emphasized the positive impact of this recruitment on healthcare access, noting a reduction in the waitlist for family doctors from 61,947 to 60,193. Recruitment efforts have been bolstered by initiatives such as improved licensure processes and infrastructure investments. Additionally, new medical students at the Cape Breton campus are expected to graduate by 2030, contributing further to the healthcare workforce.
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The increase in doctors is expected to improve healthcare access for Nova Scotians.
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