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Northern Medical Program showing promise for retaining doctors

It's still early days but Dr. David Snadden is pleased so far with the rate at which the Northern Medical Program is attracting new physicians to northern B.C.
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It's still early days but Dr. David Snadden is pleased so far with the rate at which the Northern Medical Program is attracting new physicians to northern B.C.

Of the 29 who graduated from the four-year program this year, six are moving on to two-year residencies with family practices in Prince George.

On the surface, that may not seem like a winning percentage but Snadden cautions that doesn't tell the whole story.

See the full story in tomorrow's print and online editions.