Introduction -
Are you looking to pursue a Medical residency in Canada? You might be curious about the procedure to make it happen. In this blog, you will go through the complete process of becoming a doctor in Canada after completing your MBBS in India. Also, you will get a clear vision of different aspects so you can take your decision accordingly.
To pursue a medical residency in Canada, students must fulfil certain eligibility criteria. These criteria are set by the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CARMS). This Organization is responsible for managing applications and placements.
Here is the process you need to follow to get a medical residency in Canada -
1.Medical Degree from WHO recognised school/ college
Firstly, you have to Complete your medical school or medical college and complete your medical degree. This degree has to be from a college that is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). This you can check from the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
2.Verify your Medical degree with MCC
Your Medical degree should be verified by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC). For this, you have to submit all your degrees on the website called physiansapply.ca
Here you need to submit all your credentials like a medical degree, and internship certificate, if you have completed your medical training then you submit that.
Now medical Council of Canada uses a third party will verify all these documents and say they are actually authentic. This does cost a lot of money but it is a part of the process.
3.Check your Medical Knowledge
This can be checked in the form of two different exams-
MCCQE1 – Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1.
This is a computer-based, one-day examination that checks your medical knowledge based on MCQs.
It is similar to the USMLE Step 2 CK. So if you are planning any of them, you can attempt another exam as well because the study syllabus is the same for both.
NAC – National Assessment Collaborative
This is also a one-day OSCE-based exam. It is an in-person exam where you are acting out different scenarios acting as a doctor. You are taking the history, and doing a physical exam. This exam happens only twice a year. So you can plan accordingly.
To register for these exams, you need to go to physiciansapply.ca. this is the organization that verifies your documents and information to ensure your eligibility. In this, you can apply for exams and also check the results later on.
As you work through this process, simultaneously you have to apply for your Canada PR or permanent residence. Canada offers PR on a point-based system. You can start the application right from your country.
4.Apply for Residency
The next step is to apply through a website called CARMS in order to be eligible for matching in a Canadian Residency program.
CaRMS uses its systems, knowledge, expertise and a globally recognized algorithm to match students into postgraduate medical training programs throughout Canada.
5.Residency Training
Now you can complete the Medical Residency training in your desired Specialization.
After passing the Royal College Canada Examination, you will be a fully certified doctor in Canada.
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Conclusion
After completing your training and fulfilling the requirements, you can get a medical license from the provincial regulatory body. With your medical license, you can work as a doctor in Canada, either in private practice or in healthcare institutions. It may seem a lengthy and tough process but this is how it works. All you need to do is focus on the MBBS degree and stay determined. And also I will suggest taking proper training throughout the journey as it will make your journey smooth.
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) have a quota and hence very less seats so chances of selection are none to negligible. If you want to settle in Canada MOKSH recommends doing PG from USA or India and then give Qualifying Exam and get direct registration to practice. The decision to pursue Clinical PG in Canada is a long process without any guarantee of success. So make sure and keep in mind all aspects before taking this decision.
