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Accolades continue to mount for a respected Flin Flon physician. Dr. Krishan Sethi has won the Rural Service Award from the Society of Rural Physicians for his "long and meritorious medical service to the community." "This award recognizes the long-standing contribution from physicians who have made real commitment to their communities," said Dr. Michael Jong, who announced the award at the recent Rural and Remote Medicine convention in Winnipeg, in a news release. Dr. Jong praised physicians like Dr. Sethi who remain dedicated to rural areas. "Many rural communities do not have enough doctors," he said. "Despite the low numbers of physicians, rural family physician practices are more likely to be open to new patients than those of urban family physicians. Rural doctors provide a broader and more comprehensive range of services than urban family physicians. Rural doctors have a greater sense of belonging to their communities and often go the extra mile to look after the well-being of their patients." Last year, Dr. Sethi was named Manitoba's Doctor of the Year by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the province's Top Family Doctor by the Manitoba College of Family Physicians. He is believed to be the first physician in Northern Manitoba to receive either title. "I'm actually quite honoured," Dr. Sethi told The Reminder last year. "I think the credit goes to my staff and my patients. I wouldn't be here without my patients. I think it's a privilege to be a physician." Born in Kenya, Dr. Sethi grew up in Scotland, where he graduated from the renowned Glasgow University in 1976. Following an internship, he completed postgraduate training in pediatrics, obstetrics and anesthesia. He came to Flin Flon in 1980 for what he expected would be "a few years," but, like many adopted residents before him, fell in love with the area.2/6/06
