
Article
Why they leave: Small town rural realities of northern physician turnover
Pourquoi ils partent : Réalités rurales des petites villes et roulement des médecins du Nord
Winter 2022
Volume 27 - Issue 1
Jilayne Jolicoeur, Lily DeMiglio, Lindsay Nutbrown, Eliseo Orrantia
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 24–30
Content Summary
This study explores the factors contributing to physician turnover in Northern Ontario's rural communities. It identifies challenges such as lack of career prospects for partners and burnout, while also recognizing the rewards of rural practice. The findings suggest that policy changes, including flexible contracts and increased support, could improve recruitment and retention.
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RecruitmentRetentionNorthern medicineRural medicineMental health