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Canada is facing a primary care crisis. Some 6.5 million Canadians do not have access to a family doctor, and that number could surge to 10 million within a decade. We rank last among 10 high-income countries in access to primary health care. Family doctors are stretched thin, burnout is skyrocketing, and the consequences for Canadians’ health are becoming increasingly severe.
The PRA is a 12-week assessment of clinical competencies for experienced doctors who have previously practiced abroad, and who meet all regulatory standards for licensure. This would rapidly and cost-effectively increase the number of qualified physicians who could begin medical practice across Canada. Since 2018, only 1,000 physicians have completed a PRA due to the limited number of spots, and the lack of a national program.
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