Sudbury recruited 16 physicians in 2014

Sixteen physicians established new practices in Sudbury in 2014, says Health Sciences North.

They include two emergency medicine physicians, five family doctors and nine specialists the fields of cardiology, obstetrics/gynaecology, oncology, anaesthesia, general surgery and pathology.

The hospital called 2014 a “successful year for physician recruitment in Sudbury.”

Five of the new family doctors grew up in Sudbury, and one of them has a special interest in palliative care and pediatric oncology. Three of the new specialists have been internationally trained, and one specialist has an interest in First Nations health care and Aboriginal women’s health.

Seven of the new doctors studied at the Northern Ontario School of Medcine.
“This year’s crop of new doctors is an excellent blend of family doctors and specialists, internationally trained physicians, and people raised here in Sudbury who want to practice medicine in their home town, “ said Dr. Chris Bourdon, Health Sciences North’s chief of staff and vice-president of medical and academic affairs, in a press release. “It’s another great year for physician recruitment in our city and these doctors will definitely help make primary and specialized care more accessible.”

The hospital partners with the City of Greater Sudbury and the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce to recruit physicians to the city. Since 2000, those efforts have resulted in 214 physician recruitment to Greater Sudbury.

“The City of Greater Sudbury is committed to working with community partners to promote our city as a leader in health care, research and education with superior quality of life,” said Sudbury Mayor Marianne Matichuk, in a press release. “It is important that our citizens have access to quality health care, and thanks to the dedication of city council, city staff and our partners, the message is getting out that Greater Sudbury is a world-class city in which to live, work and play.”