International

Canada must show global leadership on vaccine patents

Canada’s refusal to help more than 100 developing countries mass-produce vaccines is un-Canadian—and hypocritical. This pandemic requires a global solution.

Travel restrictions limit opportunities for personal and professional growth for medical trainees

Due to health and travel restrictions related to COVID-19 and policies by Canadian medical training programs to suspend or discourage international opportunities at this time, a cohort of medical trainees is at risk of missing out on valuable experiences.

‘Already it was hard. Now, it’s become impossible’: Pandemic highlights barriers to healthcare for migrant workers

Contributing to the easy spread of the virus among migrant workers were significant social issues. The result was outbreaks, illness, and sadly, the deaths of three migrant workers.  

Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable: A Canadian’s perspective on studying medicine abroad during the pandemic

We are coming up on a year of COVID-19, and we have overcome more challenges than we ever could have expected. This year has prepared us for the unexpected challenges of the medical profession.

‘It’s not too bad to miss Canadian winter:’ Voluntourism adapting to pandemic

The pandemic forced the shutdown of the $2.6-billion voluntourism industry, but some organizations later reopened with safety protocols that go beyond the bare minimum. However, that’s not always the case.

Dreams and ambitions amid a pandemic

There’s no place like home during a pandemic

Tropical diseases like Chagas affect one billion people. Why don’t we have better drugs?

The Saudi trainees’ resilience and professionalism make it even harder to see them go

Diabetes Week: Mortality in Diabetes and DPP-4 Inhibitors Compared to Sulfonylureas

Prescription drug coverage: how does Canada compare?

Canadian provinces take first steps towards lower drug prices

Changes to temporary foreign worker program have unintended impacts on doctors

What Canada can learn from Sweden’s health registry system

How Norway’s innovative library made high-quality health information free for everyone

Lessons from Cuba on improving primary care in Canada

Changes ahead for international medical graduates hoping to practise in Canada

Caring for international patients improves care for Canadians

Medical tourism is bad business for Canadian hospitals

Medical tourism – it’s already happening in places near and far