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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 23 S E P T E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 F O C U S H E A L T H C A R E people will come back around again two or three years later and say, 'I talked to you a couple of years ago and now I'm ready to look,' or 'Our plans have changed and we are coming to Maine.' at's nice, too." MaineHealth recruiters also go to national career fairs (including one at Maine Med) to promote both MaineHealth and Maine's quality of life, handing out brochures like one showing an osteo- path y- shing against a big open sky. But they've found that physicians themselves make the best recruiters, whether at conferences or informally reaching out to peers. "Physicians want to talk to physicians," notes Pelletier. e e orts have led to new doctor hires over the past year, "which on a base of and change is signi cant." Nathanson adds that "it's more growing, not replacing." Addressing rural needs Maine Med isn't just a teaching hospital for future MaineHealth positions. In partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine, it set up a program called Maine Track in to address the state's doctor shortage, particularly in primary care and in underserved rural communities. Maine residents and those with ties to the state and rural practice are given preference, and nancial aid is available. A second pro- gram, launched in July with one resident and known as the Rural Internal Medicine Track, blends experiences of training at Maine Med in Portland and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, part of MaineHealth. Out of the people in the rst Maine Track graduating class of , are now practicing in Maine. Among them is -year-old Little Cranberry community outreach. Landry/French Construction and its employees have a strong commitment to giving back to our local communities, supporting non-profit organizations, and helping those in need. Whether it's actively volunteering, donating goods and services, or providing financial support, our mission is to make a difference and enhance the lives of others. TO 7 - 1 1 P M • S E P T E M B E R 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 TICKET NO. TO W W W. M A I N E S U I T C A S E PA R T Y.C O M 0 0 1 F I R S T C L A S S T I C K E T Join us in supporting Camp Sunshine at this year's Maine Suitcase Party. One of the many organizations we're proud to support is Camp Sunshine--a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. We're pleased to present the 2017 Maine Suitcase Party—the entertainment event of the year and major fundraiser for Camp Sunshine. Get your tickets today! C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » PHYSICIAN SUPPLY, 2014 MAINE DOCTOR WORKFORCE SNAPSHOT 4,174 total active physicians 1,673 primary care physicians 1,396 total female physicians 592 total medical or osteopathic students 331 total residents * State rank: How the state ranks compared to the other 49 (excludes District of Columbia and Puerto Rico). Rank of 1 goes to the state with the highest value for the category. S O U R C E : 2015 State Physician Workforce Data book, Association of American Medical Colleges STATE RANK:* 7 Active physicians per 100,000 population: 313.8 STATE RANK: 3 Active primary care physicians per 100,000 population: 125.8 STATE RANK: 2 Active general surgeons per 100,000 population: 11.5 STATE RANK: 6 Active physicians 60 years or older: 32.6% Island native Marya Goettsche Spurling, who always wanted to be a doctor and practice in a small town, so Maine Track was perfect. "I absolutely would recommend it," she says. "Focusing on students who come from places in rural Maine is really crucial, since we're the ones who are most likely to return." She now practices family medicine at Redington- Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, where her variety of responsibilities includes delivering babies, "a valuable part of my job I really enjoy."

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