Article
Medical practice in rural Saskatchewan: factors in physician recruitment and retention
Pratique médicale en Saskatchewan rurale : facteurs de recrutement et de rétention des médecins
Summer 2014
Volume 19 - Issue 3
Kevin Wasko, Jacqueline Jenkins, Ryan Meili
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 11–16
Content Summary
This study investigates the factors influencing physician recruitment and retention in rural Saskatchewan. Interviews with 62 physicians revealed that the ability to practice full-scope family medicine and community integration are key motivators. The study emphasizes the importance of rural lifestyle and community ties in attracting and retaining physicians.
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RecruitmentRetentionRural medicineRemote medicineNorthern medicine