Physician numbers in rural British Columbia

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The article by Trina Larsen Soles examines the number of physicians in rural British Columbia, highlighting a decline in physician numbers by 2% over the study period from 1998 to 1999. The study utilized telephone surveys to gather data on physicians in communities designated as isolated by the Ministry of Health. Key findings include a heavy reliance on foreign-trained physicians, who make up 46% of the workforce, and an aging physician population, with only 20% having graduated in the last decade. The study underscores the challenges of recruitment and retention in rural areas, emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to address these issues.

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