Doctor: Saint John and Islam

doctor: That's the kind of skilled immigrant the city is looking for as part of its population growth strategy aimed at making Saint John the most welcoming community in the province, according to CBC. Province to create 25 new doctor positions - despite unfilled vacancies Horizon Health facing geriatrician shortage in Saint John Retired doctor pitches new strategy to recruit more doctors But after nearly two years in the city, Islam has come up empty-handed in his search for a family doctor. Mirza Islam is an IT specialist and team lead at a tech company in Saint John. He realizes it is a problem he shares with many others. The ultimate challenge which I have been facing is the health service. It's not only about immigrants, it's about everyone, Islam said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.