Canada's family doctors might get an extra year of training. But some medical students say that's a bad idea

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is being asked to "pause, hold and maybe stop" its plans to increase the time it takes to train a family doctor from two years to three — as medical students, family doctors and provincial health ministers express their opposition.

Canada's family doctors might get an extra year of training. But some medical students say that's a bad idea
Doctor with stethoscope.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is being asked to "pause, hold and maybe stop" its plans to increase the time it takes to train a family doctor from two years to three — as medical students, family doctors and provincial health ministers express their opposition.