TABLE 1.
Detailed return status of physicians who received return-for-service agreements in Newfoundland and Labrador
| Return Status | Total (n=134) | RFS Agreement Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursary (n=107) | Special Funded(n=27) | ||
| Completed Service | 96 (71.6) | 88 (82.2) | 8 (29.6) |
| Repaid | 8 (6.0) | 5 (4.7) | 3 (11.1) |
| Partial Service/Repaid | 4 (3.0) | 4 (3.7) | 0 (0) |
| Confirmed Default | 6 (4.5) | 4 (3.7) | 2 (7.4) |
| Left Province with Incomplete Service | 20 (14.9) | 6 (5.6) | 14 (51.9) |
RFS = Return-for-service; Bursary = Fellowship and Bursary RFS agreement; Special Funded = Special Funded Residency Position RFS agreement
Note: Physicians who completed service, repaid in full or completed partial service/repaid have fulfilled their contract; those that defaulted or left the province without completing service have not fulfilled their contract.