Living and working in Prince George for 31 years has been a very positive experience for me and my family. All three of my children have gone on to post graduate careers (two are MD's one a consultant ecologist) following first rate schooling here. We have a first class, highly cohesive medical community here. Recreation? - downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, spelunking, sailing, curling, hockey, soccer, Symphony, dancing, and on and on and on-all these at hand

Congeniality of physicians-can ask for advice and specialists and fellow gps. The size of staff is at an optimal level-giving independence an opportunity to expand their new skills but also a special support available for feedback and learning opportunities.

And medium size community with arts and sports activities well represented. A work environment which encourages physicians to take on as much variety and level of care as they feel comfortable with. PGRH is a bright comfortable work space in the process of a 25,000,000 dollar facelift which will only enhance its attractiveness as a workplace

A super place to grow up-family oriented community, excellent public schools, well organized sports, music etc., an innovative community colleges and universities. I have a 10 acre rural property, ten minutes from the hospital no nicer place to live

The city the size is large enough to have most amenities available yet small enough to access everything within 20 minutes. Easy access to sports facilities including ski Hills, lakes etc.. One hospital makes for an easier life-having to do rounds in larger communities often involves traveling to two to three hospitals- work atmosphere and staff congeniality is as good as it gets

One of the best things about the Prince George is the congeniality of the medical staff.

Professional independence-professional satisfaction related to nature of work and opportunities-excellent relationship of medical staff-lifestyle-Prince George is the northern regional Business Center for this province with excellent amenities including the University and at less than one hour flight by air to Vancouver-Prince George is an attractive city was of four distinct seasons; winters are milder and more moist than cities in the Prairies-the cost of living and especially housing is low-less stressful than a crowded highly congested and polluted large city

I like the size of the community-not too big or too small, the ease of getting from one point to another without being held back by long lines of traffic stop. I enjoy the outdoors in this community where every season has something special to offer. A medical community where everyone gets along with each other enhances the enjoyment and satisfaction of one's work

Very congenial and supportive colleagues "like an extended family"-town has small town feel what big town amenities. The full gamut of technical support and most up to date diagnostic and treatment facilities.

Positives about Prince George-nice pace of living, little traffic. Closeness to outdoor recreation, rivers lakes

. Cheaper cost of living-more disposable income. Excellent recreational facilities in the city that are not that is not crowded. Summing pool, ranks, library. A close medical community, excellent medical facility. Fun place to practice medicine.

Prince George has an active symphony. Talented amateur musicians are welcome to perform. World class cross-country ski facility.

One-supportive colleagues two-educational/academic interest of colleagues three-resident teaching, four-supportive community, five-recreational opportunities-six-no traffic congestion

Our collaborative general practice emergency group is an active, busy group with high levels of ongoing continuing medical education and mutual support, a very good environment to develop high acuity care skills.

I left the lower mainland in search of a sense of community-and found that; both in medical practice and personal life

revised: January 2001