While the Tamil Nadu government has appointed 246 assistant engineers to permanent positions, over 3,000 doctor posts remain vacant, leaving crucial healthcare services in Chennai understaffed and relying on temporary doctors. This disparity raises concerns about the quality of healthcare and the career prospects of medical professionals in the state.
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) has expressed concerns about the decreasing number of medical school graduates choosing family medicine, which could exacerbate the province’s family doctor shortage. According to Dr. Andrew Park, president of the OMA, 2.3 million Ontarians currently lack a family doctor, and that number is projected to double in the next two years. During the first round of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), 108 family medicine residency spots in Ontario remained unfilled, an increase from previous years. Park emphasizes that medical students need to perceive family medicine as a desirable and rewarding career path to address this issue.
