British Columbia is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for U.S. health-care professionals, with more than 1,400 job applications since May 2025—a number that’s doubled in recent months. Over 140 U.S.-trained doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals have already accepted job offers in the province, and many more are expected.
B.C. has made significant strides in simplifying the process for U.S. professionals to practice in the province. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. has streamlined licensing requirements for U.S.-trained doctors, while an expedited credential recognition process for nurses has allowed 535 U.S. nurses and 104 nurse practitioners to start working quickly.
With increasing uncertainty in the U.S., many health-care workers are drawn to B.C. by its commitment to science, universal health care, and reproductive rights. This influx is expected to help reduce wait times, enhance team-based care, and improve health services in communities across the province. The collaboration between B.C. health authorities, regulatory bodies, and local communities is helping build a stronger, more resilient public health-care system.
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