Licensing

Young Leader in Pharmacy Mary Adegboyega: "I have definitely become more versatile and open to diversity."
Health and innovation are my main driving forces. The more our world evolves, the more we can do to advance and improve how we deliver healthcare. I am always curious about what we can do if we could be more innovative when it comes to healthcare.
As Ontario ERs buckle, nurse groups want international applicants' licenses expedited
A 2020 report found that 14,633 internationally educated nurses were actively pursuing a license through the Ontario College of Nurses.

Topical diclofenac diethylamine final recommendations released

In a National Drug Schedules update, NAPRA has released its final recommendations for topical diclofenac diethylamine.
More physicians are quitting. What is going on?

Dr. Jabir Jassam says it seems like FPs are quitting now more than any time. Why? Well, family doctors are quitting because they ‘can’t take it anymore.'
Proper paperwork for involuntary psych admission only filed 42% of the time: B.C. ombudsperson

Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says that is up from 28% when he made his recommendations in 2019, but still represents a significant gap in compliance by mental health facilities.
B.C. pharmacist with 'pattern of poor professional judgment' banned from owning a pharmacy for 5 years

A British Columbian pharmacist has been banned from owning a pharmacy for five years and being a pharmacist for one, after “significant professional misconduct.”
We need more privatization to save our crumbling health system

A BC court decision may have ruled against Dr. Brian Day and others, but as Dr. Charles Shaver argues, this doesn’t change the fact our healthcare system still needs a major overhaul.
'Horrible and redundant process': Pediatrician decries how inefficient applying to be a locum in BC can be

Dr. Alexandra Dionisopoulos ended up cutting her locum period in half and isn't sure she'll ever want to come back to work in B.C. after the massive hassle getting a license turned out to be.
Newfoundland and Labrador to cover licensing fees for Ukrainian doctors fleeing war

Health Minister Tom Osborne said in an interview today his department will also name someone to help Ukrainians who have healthcare expertise navigate the licensing process.
More opportunities to train pharmacy techs in BC

Young Leader in Pharmacy Mary Adegboyega: "I have definitely become more versatile and open to diversity."

As Ontario ERs buckle, nurse groups want international applicants' licenses expedited

Topical diclofenac diethylamine final recommendations released

More physicians are quitting. What is going on?

Proper paperwork for involuntary psych admission only filed 42% of the time: B.C. ombudsperson

B.C. pharmacist with 'pattern of poor professional judgment' banned from owning a pharmacy for 5 years

We need more privatization to save our crumbling health system

'Horrible and redundant process': Pediatrician decries how inefficient applying to be a locum in BC can be

Newfoundland and Labrador to cover licensing fees for Ukrainian doctors fleeing war

More opportunities to train pharmacy techs in BC