Health professionals: leaving their countries to migrate to the United States and Canada
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Background The United States and Canada are experiencing an increased demand for licensed health professionals; currently both have shortages and maldistribution of licensed health professionals. The factor having the greatest impact in creating the shortage is the increased demand for services due to an aging population. The demand for technological advancements and too few licensed health professionals being trained also contribute to the increased demand. The health professional shortage is forecast to last at least 15 years. Neither country’s educational pipeline currently projects enough new graduates to meet the demand. Simultaneously, a majority of countries around the world also are experiencing a shortage and can ill afford to lose any of their licensed health professionals. However, health professionals from other countries continue to be relied on to meet part of the demand.
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