British Columbia’s campaign to recruit American health-care professionals is off to a fast start. Since launching its U.S. campaign in June, the province has received nearly 780 job applications from qualified workers across all health regions, including 827 physicians, 851 nurses, and over 500 nurse practitioners and allied health professionals.
More than 2,250 people have also joined webinars and info sessions about relocating to B.C. and working in the province’s public health-care system.
To support the influx, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. (CPSBC) updated its bylaws on July 7. U.S.-trained doctors can now be fully licensed in B.C. without additional exams or training, provided they hold recognized U.S. certifications. A second bylaw change removes a costly Canadian exam for internationally trained doctors from outside North America.
The province is also consulting on further changes to expand fast-track licensing for physicians from other countries like the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
The campaign is part of B.C.’s broader effort to improve health-care access and reduce wait times by filling key positions across the system.
To learn more about the campaign or explore job opportunities, visit healthmatchbc.org
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