Characteristics of 14 primary care physicians practising in rural communities in Alberta
| Characteristic | Salary-based model n = 6 | FFS n = 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 3 | 2 |
| Male | 3 | 6 |
| Career stage | ||
| Early career (up to 10 yr in practice) | 5 | 4 |
| Mid–late career (> 10 yr in practice) | 1 | 4 |
| Medical school training | ||
| Foreign | 1 | 5 |
| Canada | 5 | 3 |
Note: FFS = fee-for-service.