Asma Sahebzada

2 weeks ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Asma Sahebzada

As Ontario faces its worst measles outbreak in over a decade, New York state health officials have taken notice, warning residents to avoid travel to the province. In a travel advisory from the New York State Department of Health from April 2, it names Canada, and “especially in Ontario,” as regions that have seen an increase in cases. “Measles is only a car ride away!” the advisory reads.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Asma Sahebzada

Toronto’s University Health Network is launching a plan to recruit 100 early-career medical researchers to Canada.  At a press conference Monday at Toronto General Hospital, UHN executives joined by Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones outlined their strategy to attract what they describe as the “brightest minds in medical research.” It’s also meant to help drive economic growth, support Canadian-based manufacturing and create job opportunities in the research sector.

2 weeks ago | therecord.com | Asma Sahebzada

Toronto’s University Health Network is launching a plan to recruit early-career medical researchers to Canada. At a press conference Monday morning at Toronto General Hospital, UHN executives outlined their strategy to attract what they describe as the “brightest minds in medical research” to help drive economic growth, support Canadian-based manufacturing, and create job opportunities in the research sector.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Asma Sahebzada

Amid the turbulent Donald Trump presidency, many American scholars are considering relocating abroad, including to Canada. Some here view this potential influx as a “brain gain” for the country, but others worry it could exacerbate existing problems in the post-secondary system. Critics argue that the arrival of U.S. talent could limit job opportunities for Canadian academics and intensify challenges like underfunding, program cuts and faculty layoffs.

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Asma Sahebzada

Amid a trade war and upheaval in U.S. health care, more American doctors are looking abroad for job opportunities — creating a “brain drain” that Canada could potentially take advantage of to address physician shortages.