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flag Thirty McMaster med residents gained rural clinical experience in Simcoe amid Ontario’s doctor shortage crisis.

flag Thirty medical residents from McMaster University’s Rural Stream program spent two days in Simcoe participating in Rural Resident Academic Week, hosted by the Norfolk Family Health Team and Norfolk General Hospital. flag The event featured clinical training in skills like prenatal care and chest tube insertions, along with community tours and social activities aimed at showcasing rural practice. flag Organizers highlighted Ontario’s severe shortage of family doctors in rural areas, where nearly 2.5 million people lack primary care and up to 60% of current physicians are nearing retirement. flag Residents cited the broad scope of practice, autonomy, and strong community ties as key draws to rural medicine. flag The program seeks to encourage trainees to consider long-term careers in underserved regions by offering firsthand experience and exposure to rural life.

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