Fourteen new medical professionals are now practising in rural communities across Saskatchewan with one doctor working in Maidstone.
The new physicians work in rural communities after completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in May.
Mahyar Sotoodeh will be practising in Maidstone after completing the fall SIPPA program.
The annual capacity of SIPPA has increased from 45 to accommodate six to eight seats. Seats will be divided across the three assessment cohorts throughout the year.
There are 307 doctors practising in the province through the program with 74 per cent having established practice in rural communities.
“Ensuring rural Saskatchewan has a robust health care system requires attracting and retaining top talent,” said rural and remote health minister Tim McLeod.
“SIPPA provides international physicians the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and integrate into our smaller communities. We are committed to welcoming these dedicated professionals as they contribute to the health and well-being of our province.”
The program assesses internationally-educated physicians on their medical training and clinical ability licensure process to practise medicine in Saskatchewan.
Through a return-of-service contract, they agree to work in the province for a minimum of three years upon completion of the SIPPA assessment.
“The Saskatchewan Health Authority celebrates the addition of our new physicians through SIPPA, who work together every day to improve the health and wellbeing of their patients,” said SHA chief medical officer Dr. Susan Shaw.
“Their commitment to practising medicine in rural, northern and remote areas enhances our ability to provide care close to home. Together, we are building a future where every community receives the compassionate, high-quality care it deserves.”
Physicians interested in working in Saskatchewan are encouraged to contact the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency directly at info@saskdocs.ca.
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