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Medical student loan repayment should start after residency, College of Family Physicians says
In its pre-budget submission ahead of the 2025 federal budget, the CFPC says it wants to see student loan repayments kick in five years after the completion of residency, citing the high debt load that medical graduates take on before beginning their residency.
Recording sick days with an employer goes all the way back to the ancient Egyptians
A stone tablet in the British Museum details illness (among other excuses) a group of workers had in year 40 of the reign of Ramses II.

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame announce 2024 award recipients

A total of 17 Canadian medial students were selected to receive the award, with each Canadian medical school nominating one student.
P.E.I. reaches new deal with its doctors

Bumps to billing codes, med ed money, on-call stipend boosts and more in this new five-year agreement.
B.C. provides $20M to expand travel, accommodation funding for cancer patients

A statement from the Ministry of Health says the funding for the Canadian Cancer Society builds on a provincial commitment of $10 million last year.
Pharmacist groups outraged over proposed PrescribeIT fees

Canada Health Infoway, the non-profit behind PrescribeIT, plans to introduce a 20-cent transaction fee for pharmacists effective January 2025 for new and renewal electronic prescriptions.
911 operator calmly walks expectant mom through a surprise at-home delivery

When a 911 call came in saying a woman in Nashville was experiencing sudden labour, emergency operator Kaitlyn Kramer says her training kicked in as she successfully coached the expectant mom and bystanders through delivering a healthy baby boy.
Can a 6-second kiss each day lead to a more intimate relationship?

A daily intimacy exercise pioneered by couples therapists and clinical psychologists John and Julie Gottman, the six-second kiss is what it sounds like — taking a few moments out of each day to connect physically with your partner.
OCP kicks off town hall series on corporate pressure concerns

The college is encouraging members to report corporate pressures through its hotline and says it is exploring legal options.
Unknown caller no more: Nova Scotia Health is tackling this common problem

Doctor, do your patients often send your calls straight to voicemail because they don’t know it’s you calling?