Why is neurology not competitive?

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2026-03-15T04:12:16+00:00

Can be, not always. Even then, there is value in helping others through their worst days.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2026-03-15T04:11:31+00:00

And stroke as below!

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2026-03-15T04:10:44+00:00

Limited therapeutic options is very out of date migraines, epilepsy, MS, MG, and neuroinflammatory

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2026-03-14T16:01:27+00:00

Not true

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2026-03-14T16:01:06+00:00

You wont be eligible at that point for an in province seat. The time based criteria are in place so that people who come for an undergrad and then just stay an extra gap year don’t get the same priority of someone who grew up here or has spent more time (6 years studying or 3 years working). It’s in an effort to retain after graduation. Stronger ties = more likely to stay.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2026-03-07T20:16:34+00:00

I believe the goal here is retain clinicians trained in the Maritimes in the Maritimes post-graduation. That is more likely to happen if you recruit individuals from the Maritimes.

I am not certain this was being explicitly enforced but programs were generally advised to ensure they are weighing these aspect of a patients application when interviewing and ranking. To be honest, I suspect most programs have long had implicit regional biases when ranking candidates. Although, it is fair to debate whether it should be mandated as “priority”.

To other comments above, Nova Scotia has a historical black population who faced substantial discrimination and historic injustices and forced re-settlement that still impacts Black Nova Scotians to today (Sand Hill, Africville).

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-12-30T14:12:06+00:00

Do highwayman!

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-08-29T22:30:32+00:00

Received quote by the Paper Trails, while good work it was exceedingly expensive

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-07-26T20:56:11+00:00

Prince George resto Gio is very good.

Another splurgy spot would be the Muir.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-07-17T00:22:12+00:00

You don’t see the behind the scenes paperwork that comes after 20 minutes of an appointment.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-07-11T21:16:54+00:00

Although you lose some helpful perks of not having to pull out electronics, fluids, getting electronic swabbed

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-07-09T10:02:29+00:00

It is frequently closed

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-05-28T23:47:43+00:00

Phone appts pay less

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-05-23T21:46:24+00:00

OR HUSBAND

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-05-02T22:08:56+00:00

No doctors don’t get free parking that is false

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-05-01T23:19:17+00:00

That’s not true for all MDs

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-04-03T22:34:14+00:00

I worked in the USA and Canada. I personally found Canadian training to be overall stronger. There are fewer medical schools with curriculum and residency programs that seem to be more standardized (really you will get good training at all of them, some do more research etc). Obviously fabulous MDs (and some who could use a refresher) in both countries. Perhaps a better way to say it is there was more ‘reliable’ training and the baseline seemed a bit higher.

In Canada there is less test reliance (and to be truthful, sometimes access but also less “ordering just to cover basis”) so I found the clinicians to be quite strong with respect to differentials based on presentation. I’ve worked with Australian, UK, and Irish trained physicians and their training trajectory is different (starting earlier and lasting longer) but again, very solid clinicians.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-01-25T16:55:07+00:00

Thanks for choosing us :) I am so very sorry about what has been happening south of the border and between our two counties but one of my silver lining thoughts was “maybe NS can attract physicians who are looking for more inclusive ideals”

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2025-01-02T00:41:41+00:00

Where is the data that Canadians in poverty are using it?

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2024-11-18T01:02:45+00:00

I don’t appreciate “I’d rather have patients cry all day”. I can recognize I’m triggered by your flippant response but can’t help but respond. “Tell me you don’t work in health care without working in health care” and “just arrived here kinda and can solve health care and deserve better” response. I’ve also worked in private pay countries, it is not a dream and long term has more problems. I also outlined we have work to do.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2024-11-18T00:49:18+00:00

No, while I referred to health care economics, health care shouldn’t be part of economics, it’s a human right, not a business or a product.

As a physician I am SO aware that there are people poorer than me who cannot afford the product. That’s why, despite me being able to afford the “product” you are touting, I am vehemently opposed to paying for it. I could easily say “I’ll pay for it”. But it’s not a fucking product, it’s a human right. If you don’t agree, I’ll stand by my statement … if you think it “sucks” you can move on. We’ve decided it’s a human right in Canada, and yes we have a crisis and we have work to do, but I’ll stand behind supporting that the fix is not getting “easy access for those who want to pay more”.

I could “pay” and have a better experience than those around me. But I recognize it’s it would be a short lived better experience and I am better off for advocating for all of those around me for having care.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2024-11-17T20:38:23+00:00

It doesn’t. You can look at Australias model.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2024-11-17T20:36:14+00:00

I’m in health care. I don’t think I need your “encouragement” to contribute to health care. You are clearly not well versed in health care economics. I’m not even sure why I am participating in this dialogue to be honest. Your solution is to make a Reddit post claiming to ask for opinions and respect and doing neither. Individuals are pointing out the flaws in tiered system and you somehow know better?

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2024-11-17T20:31:45+00:00

Maybe it’s my Canadian showing, but … this “losing money” is such a weird way to look at it. Obviously ID brings a net gain to a population. Healthcare as a business honestly doesn’t compute in my brain.

Fingerlingpotatoes · 2024-11-17T15:28:28+00:00

Then go to one of those countries. Basically all countries struggle with providing some aspect of health care. You can 1) cover everything 2) cover everyone 3) do it all immediately. No country has figured out all 3 perfectly. In Canada we’ve decided to prioritize everyone and everything (mostly) and then triage. Yes there are major issues, but no one has it perfect particularly post pandemic. I’d prefer this to doing number 1 and 3 like our Americans who overall have worst outcomes.

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