Can IMGs Work in Canada as Licensed Doctor Without Residency or Citizenship
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Do you want to know if IMGs can work in Canada as a licensed doctor but you don't want to go through the hassle of getting a residency? The good news is yes you can. In this video, we'll discuss 2 pathways for IMGs in Canada and whether or not IMG doctors can work in Canada without a residency.
Most IMG doctors (international medical graduates) want to work as doctors in Canada, but there are a few hoops you have to jump through first. Watch this video to find out more about what you need to do to work as an IMG doctor in Canada without a residency. We'll discuss whether or not you need Canadian citizenship and other requirements.
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Links to important resources I have used in this video
- Is your medical college/school recognized by World Health Organization? search.wdoms.org
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
www.cpso.on.ca
- Doctors practicing in the province of Ontario and their registration status doctors.cpso.on.ca
- Are you eligible for Royal College Certification by approved jurisdiction route? www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/cr...
- Check your specialization requirements for the practice eligibility route www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/ib...)
- Apply for training assessment
physiciansapply.ca
- Practice eligibility route fee structure
mcc.ca/examinations/examinati...
- Study materials for MCCQE
mcc.ca/examinations/mccqe-par...
- Subspecialty examination affiliate program applied at this website
www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/cr...
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My name is Rajeev Iyer. I completed my MBBS from Bangalore Medical College, India, and my Anesthesia from PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. I have worked as a Consultant in India. I went to the University of Toronto in Canada, and I completed fellowships there. I finished the first part of the Medical Council of Canada Examination and became a Permanent Resident in Canada. Then I moved to the USA on an H1B Visa. I got a Green Card via EB-1 and now am a US Citizen. I am Anesthesiology & Pediatric Anesthesiology certified in the USA.
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00:00 How to succeed as an IMG in Canada?
00:23 Two options for IMGs in Canada without residency
01:11 Province based specialist pathway for IMGs
04:03 Hospital specific restricted license
05:24 Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor
06:19 Benefits of province based specialist pathway
08:05 Drawback of province based specialist pathway
08:50 Royal College Specialist Pathway
09:26 Approved Jurisdiction Route
11:16 Practice Eligibility Route
14:17 Sub specialitiy Examination Affiliate Program
15:25 Conclusions
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Hello Dr. Rajeev, great to know the information you shared. My wife is an MD (Pediatrics) practicing in India for last 7years and now working as a consultant. We both are planning for Canada. she has some specific questions regarding her practice. Will it be possible for you to connect with us for an 1to1 session. this will be very helpful to gather some information from your end. You can allow couple of mins from your free time if possible.
@@addyb4723 You can book an appointment here at Calendly.com/IMGSecrets
Sir can I practice as junior doctor in Canada after mbbs from India after clearing mccee exam and not doing residency
@@priyagupta7959 To the best of my knowledge, you cannot.
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@@IMGSecrets Ok thanks sir
Would like to thank you Dr Iyer for your efforts . Through your video able to get brief idea about IMG pathways in canada
Thank you Sir ❤👍🙏
My Pleasure
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Thanks for sabrina this video. But in some Provinces like Quebec, after you finish the fellowship you are not allowed to work here for 3 more years.
Thank you very much for this clear information. I wish to find out how this can apply to an obygyn trained and did residency in Africa with 20 years experience But wishes to immigrate to Canada and equally work there as a obygyn without needing to do another residency
Dr. Agbor, I appreciate your kind comments. Your question is excellent. With your extensive experience, your options could include either navigating directly as a consultant or pursuing a clinical fellow position. The choice depends on factors such as your background, the strength of your CV, and more.
For personalized guidance regarding your situation, I recommend exploring www.IMGSecrets.com.
Thankyou Sir!
Hello! Is passing the MCCQE Part 1 a requirement prior to taking the Royal College Exam through the PER route? Do you happen to know where I can find information on this? The Royal College website does not say. Thank you!
Thanks a lot.
Most welcome!
Do you have to have a medical license prior to applyf for fellowship in USA and Canada ? Please explain ! Thank you for another great content
Thanks. No you don't need a license in the USA or Canada to apply for a fellowship.
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Lovely video, Thankyou Dr. Iyer. I had a small query if you could guide me- "Post PEAP if you get into Clinical Fellowship ; is it a paid one? " And you could even have a entire video on How to manage your finances during these pathways and comparing there costs amongst themselves.
The fellowships we guide our IMGs are all paid ones
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Hello love your channel! I am a canadian citizen who did training in US for radiology and hoping to do radiology fellowship back in vancouver or toronto. I am a little confused about after fellowship if you can practice right away? Can you work on restricted license after fellowship while you are trying to complete the royal college exam? Do you still need to complete the canadian board exams (MCCQE?)? Thank you!
Thank you for enjoying the videos.
If you are board certified by the American Board of Radiology, it signifies that you have met the rigorous standards set by the board. However, it's important to note that licensing requirements vary by province in Canada.
After you finish your fellowship you must satisfy the licensing requirements of the province where you intend to practice, obtain a license & then start practicing.
If you don't qualify for the licensing based on your years of training or any of the other reasons, there are other interim solutions people take based on their individual backgrounds. The earlier you take care of this, the better it is!
If you are seeking personalized guidance and support, you may find valuable assistance by visiting www.IMGSecrets.com. This resource offers individualized advice to help you navigate your specific situation.
Hello Dr. Rajeev, When you mention that after being associate professor, Can you also have a clinical practice?
Dr. Jorge, in my opinion, Canada offers a province based pathway because they are short of doctors and they want to build their research capability through IMGs. The expectation is that you continue academic career but if you chose to do clinical practice after going through the process and have an independent license with no restrictions, then you should be able to!
Hi Dr. Rajeev,thank you for this comprehensive video,I'm completed my residency in Radiology in Pakistan,one question I wanna ask about the Provincial Specialist Pathway,is the prerequisite completing a residency in my own country or clearing the exit exam as well?Can I still apply for the PEAP if I don't wait for my fellowship exam here?
Thanks. You can apply for a fellowship after you become a specialist in Pakistan. You don't apply for PEAP but for fellowship.
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Thank you so much for this video, I’m currently in my second year of medical school in Mexico and I’m really interested in moving to Canada in the future. Watching this I’m relieved of the different options to practice a residency in Canada, I have a question regarding the fellowship pathway, once you’re an assistant professor you get paid the same as a Canadian attending physician?
Romina, once you achieve specialization and obtain a full license in your chosen field, the pay scale tends to become equal regardless of your training background .
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Good day and thank you for the video.
I would like to ask about the province-based pathway for specialist to join without doing residency. During the clinical fellowship, would you be paid a salary or do you have to have private funding. Thank you
There are two types of clinical fellowship available - where you as an IMG will get paid or you bring in funding yourself. I assume you want to join something where they will pay. For this you will have to explore fellowships and showcase a strong application!
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Hi
Can u guide
If some one is a SEAP approved in Nephrology will further job opportunities are at par with FRCPC or its considered only if the FRCPC candidate is not available.
Dr. Aurangzeb, if you obtain a sub specialist affiliate, then you should be considered equal to anyone certified in Canada. Don't compromise on anything less!!
Very informative video and really helpful , Its a request if you can make a video on how to get Anaesthesia post residency fellowship .
Dr. John, thanks. Do you mean post residency from home country and then anesthesia fellowship in the USA?
@@IMGSecrets not in america but in canada , like finished my residency in Ireland and looking for fellowship program in canada .
@@Jumbled-videosplease how have things turned up? I would really appreciate it if you could share your experiences or tips. Thank you.
Good day Dr. Rajeev,
First of all, thank you very much for making this very informative video. It really gives us helpful informationon how to become a practicing doctor in canada.
I live in a low to middle income country and I finished my General Surgery Residency and proceeded to work as a General Surgery specialist for 4 years in my country.
What pathway can you recommend to me if I want to become a general surgery specialist in canada? Thank you!
Fellowship or Residency depending on where in your career you are!
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Hello Dr.Rajeev...
Very informative.....
Please share so.e Informations about Dental Surgeons from India....
Thanks
Thanks, Working on the concepts. I do have a successful foreign trained dentist to answer your questions
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Thanks
Great video. But in addition to the academic work, are assistant/associate professors allowed to do clinical work before and after getting their unrestricted licence?.
Much blessings in the years ahead.
What is the salary of an Assistant/Associate professor?
What are the fellowships in General Surgery that are less competitive for IMG Surgeons from West Africa ?.
Thank you for your generosity of spirit and kindness
Were you not thinking of observership? Clinical faculty can do clinical work. Pay is good for a decent living
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Hello dr. Can you please elaborate what is the role of canadian fellowships in anesthesia for IMGs in securing a license to practice as a consultant?
The Canadian fellowships offers many benefits and a potential to open the chances to work as a consultant. Most of the times, we encourage IMGs to work on the application than focusing on the license.
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Hello. Thanks for your information. After completing the MRCOG from Bangladesh which path is best option for me to practice in Canada without licensing exam and residency program. Also want to know that is there any problem for career progression under this pathway .
Dr. Munjur, depending on the strength of your background, you can either pursue a fellowship or apply for a residency
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Hello.. thank you for your brillant video.. its the first one that i saw...
i am a nephrologist from Brazil.. i want to go to canada this year
What are the first steps to do that?
I wanna try the alternatives pathways in order to not repeat the residency
The inical steps are the same for all the IMGs? The mccqe1 and NAC? Our I could directly try to get a fellowship?
When does all the alternative pathways starts? And where can i get information for each program? Thank you.
As a nephrologist from Brazil, you can apply directly to do a clinical fellowship in General Nephrology (or advanced nephrology fellowship if you are eligible) at Canadian Universities. Once you get successful in this, then you look out for options for a job under the province-based specialist pathway as I have explained in this video. I personally would approach this by applying for fellowships and not focusing on exams at this stage. These are things that are not advertised. I know this by experience & being in the system - hence the reason for sharing the 'IMG Secrets'.
Yes, the process is similar for all IMGs with specialist training from Brazil or other low-middle income countries.
Wonderful videos.Want videos about career in Australia and alternate pathways there
Thank you. Hopefully in the near future :)
For the province based specialist pathway, fellowship route, must I have passed mccqe? Or can I apply on the basis of my FCPS radiology qualification?
You can apply for fellowship directly without an exam. IF an IMG is outstanding and gets selected for province based specialist pathway after fellowship then there is no mcc exam required at this time
Hi sir thanks for the insight, I have secured a fellowship in radiology at Toronto general hospital. Would want to do one or two more fellowships, wanted to know if we can apply for multiple fellowship while being trained in one?
Dr. Dimpi, congratulations. This is a big step. Yes you can certainly apply and do more fellowships. Common for IMGs to do this
How can we secure a fellowship in a hospital for an IMG Whose having 3 years of experience in home country as GP?
@@puneetvaid2601 Dr. Puneet, in this video i have explained how to approach applying for a job/fellowship. Check this out
How to find jobs at top 17 Universities in Canada | Proven IMG Framework
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Thank you for your awesome videos 😊
I have checked the royal college pathway from the website, and it was stated that 5 years of experience is needed which can be done in the jurisdiction countries, but 2 years of the job experience must be in Canada continuously, May I ask you how difficult it is to find a job after passing the exams ? As we won’t have the license to practice at that time !
Dr. Newsha, thank you for watching the videos.
It's understandable that the abundance of information available on the internet can feel overwhelming, and I can see that you're potentially getting confused between different pathways. Finding clear and concise information in a straightforward manner can sometimes be a challenge, and it's natural to wish for a simpler process.
While the wealth of information available online can be overwhelming, taking a discerning approach and seeking guidance from trusted sources will help you navigate the complexities.
After Royal College certification, it should be straight forward to find a job, of course depending on the market needs at that time for your specialty.
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Hello. For the practice eligibility pathway after doing the mccq1 exam, am i eligible to take the royal college exam of internal medicine first then specialty or I can directly take the specialty exam?
Thanks
The practice eligibility route involves multiple steps and after successfully completing all of them, you become eligible to take the Royal College Exam! The exam would depend on what PER one takes
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Respected sir, thank you for the information given in your videos. It's so much clearer than the website!! I'm a paediatrician, who has applied for neonatology fellowship in Canada. Though I haven't got any response from them yet, I remember that their application mentioned that if I wnat to continue working in Canada after fellowship, I need to inform them beforehand and for that, I need to give seap exam.. .? Could you please shed some light on this? Coz in your present video, u mentioned that seap means v give exams, both written n OSCE type n yet, v get sub speciality license only. Am I right, sir ?
There are a few different options IMGs can take with fellowship. The answer depends on where you are in your career and where you want to get to. SEAP gives affiliate status!
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Hello Dr Rajeev, thanks for your video and all your recommendations. I’m an Specialist in Internal Medicine from Colombia, and I want to move to Canada, so i’m at the beginning of the journey. If I want to be a fellow in Canada, i need to send both diploma (general medicine and internal medicine) at the beginning in PhysicianApply? Thanks for all! Greetings.
Thank you, Dr. Daniel, for watching the videos. I'm unsure about your mention of general medicine and internal medicine. For physiciansapply, it's advisable to submit all the relevant documents you possess.
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Hello Dr. Rajeev, I really appreciate your sharing about this alternative route through the clinical fellowship. I'm a nephrologist from Taiwan and I've been doing research on the practice eligibility route for months. Could you be so kind as to tell me how could IMGs get their clinical experiences for 2 years in Canada? (This is the issue I couldn't figure out after searching for so long a time.) Would you recommend to get the eligibility for RCPSC's exam for internal medicine first then dive into applying clinical fellowship in order to find a job in the province-based speciality pathway? Or it's easier to apply for a clinical fellowship first? Thanks for your reading.
The practice eligibility route and the province based specialist pathways are two different routes. You have to do one or the other and not both (thankfully!).
You have two options:
1. Practice eligibility route, if you apply to this and get eligibility to write the Royal College Exam in Internal Medicine, getting clinical experience will not be difficult.
2. Enter Canada as a clinical fellow directly in Nephrology & explore Province Based Specialist Pathway. The fellowship is definitely easier to apply for and does not require any exams. However, getting into Province Based Specialist is not easy and depends on factors that I have explained in the video.
If I were in your position and knowing so much about the different pathways in Canada, I would explore the practice eligibility route more seriously. I would also simultaneously apply for nephrology clinical fellowships in Canada to get Canadian experience on my CV!
@@IMGSecrets Thank you so much for the valuable information! I'd take your advice to apply for the clinical fellowship and prepare for the practice eligibility route simultaneously if possible.
Kindly explain to me how to look for clinical fellowship?
@@IMGSecretshow can i apply for fellowship in nephrology in canada?
Sir, Your speech is so informative. I’m Dr. Amena Islam from Bangladesh. I have already completed MRCOG part 2 from my country and also continuing my FCFC training in O& G. Now, I want to settle in Canada as Consultant. I am preparing for MRCOG part3. Is this possible for me to get PR of Canada or doing my 03 years clinical training required for sitting MRCOG part 3 exam from Canada.
Thank you Dr. Munjur. Are you asking would you get Canada PR based on your MRCOG? If so, Canada provides PR based on a point system. So Education wiht a master's degree or PhD equivalent will score high. My suggestion is that to try getting it through Canadian Experience Class and it really makes a positive difference based on what i have seen!
I have applied to all Univesities except in the french speaking provinces for Fellowship as per your Suggestion and thank you very much for that information. I have yet not recieved any reply from most of the Universities. I am considering other options (Practice Eligibility Route ). I have done a Residency in Russia for 3 years Have compleated a D Ortho in India which was 2 years. Also Compleated my Part A MRCS from Royal College of Edinburgh. Should I wait and only apply after my MRCS part B reults ?
Taking small steps when applying is a smart approach. With your application already submitted, let's keep our fingers crossed for positive results. However, it's essential to carefully consider applying to the PER (Practice Eligibility Route). The process can be quite expensive, and eligibility is not as straightforward as it may appear. It's worth noting that there is a possibility of having to repeat residency, so it's important to be prepared for that scenario as well.
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Sir. Please make a video on SEAP pathway. It will be very helpful for many like me in India🙏
Noted. thanks
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Hello Sir.. Thank you for the information you have provided for the alternate route for license in Canada. Sir I have done my pg residency in Psychiatry in India. I have also passed the MCCQE part 1 exam and received my LMCC registration. I would like to know if I can apply for a job in medical field and how do I proceed with that
I don't have all your training & other background. It is good that you have done the LMCC paper work. In general, I recommend that you explore applying for clinical fellowships.
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Hi Dr. Rajeev
Great job!
I have completed my MBBS and currently rounding up my 1year of Internship.
Can I use the Canadian work route to transit to Canada before getting PR? IF yes, what jobs are available for Doctors who are not specialists yet? Thank you.
Yes, typically research or other non clinical options
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Such a detailed video with thorough guidance. Must appreciate your efforts sir. I am a practicing consultant dermatologist in Pakistan. I have 2 years of postgrad experience. Which route do you suggest for me to opt to work as a consultant in canada along with requirements i may need to fulfill?
Thank you for your input. Dermatology is a highly competitive specialty, more so than other medical fields. Based on the limited information you've provided, your options may include applying for a fellowship if you believe you have notable academic achievements, or considering repeating your residency.
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@@IMGSecrets thanks for the reply. I am a fellow of college of physcians and surgeons. Cleared my FCPS postgrad exam. Currently working as a senior registrar in a teaching hospital. What do u suggest? If i am able to secure a clinical fellowship seat, will there be an exam at the of that too? Or would it be more of a supervised job which i can continue? Kindly reply sir. Regards
Hi Rajeev. Once u get eligibility letter and give the royal college exam under PER pathway, you need 2 years clinical experience in canada right? Can that be 2 years of fellowships?
The PER pathway in Canada requires preapproval from the regulatory bodies before candidates can participate.
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Thank u Sir for ur details description of every step.
One question -
Can a GP In Uk ( after CCT) able to work in the canada? Through jurisdiction or any other way?
Thanks Sir
If you have a CCT from UK, transition to Canada will be relatively easier than not having a CCT!
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Thankyou so much for this video. I have a question. Can a fresh img or someone who has not done anything other than mbbs and job in his home town is eligible to apply for province based specialisation program?
To be eligible for a fellowship and enter the province-based specialist path, it is necessary to first complete a residency or postgraduate training.
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Thanks sir that's very informative... Sir I'm final year FMGE student so 1st I clear FMGE/MCI exam & get license after that I'm applicable for fellowship program in Canada... I'm little bit confused.. Please give me correct suggestion🙏
To state in a simple way, the sequence is medical training, then residency and then fellowship! You could do residency in Canada or any outside country. Both will make you eligible for a fellowship. If residency is from Canada or USA, then you will get a full license, if residency is from an outside country then you have to work your way after fellowship through different routes for the full license. Does this make sense?
Hi Doc! Am not a fresh IMG. Not completed specialty either. Did MCEE 20 y ago and USMLE part 2 as well. Worked as an RN for amost 20 yrs here in Canada in Geriatrics.
Is this a hopeless case? To pursue an MD status ? Thanks😊
Your option is to Residency. With this limited information, you do appear as a strong candidate to apply to internal medicine or family medicine.
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Does MRCP UK. Degree gives us any added advantage; as I have done MD in internal medicine plus MRCP UK and I want to apply for an endocrinology fellowship
It may & could be one of the many factors. You can explore www.IMGSecrets.com and book an appointment from there to get an in-depth analysis of your next steps and how exactly to proceed as you need to beat an intense competition to get in
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Hi Dr Rajeev,
There are a lot of people who do MRC-S/P/OG/Psych and get their CCT in UK after a few years. Can they move to Canada?
Yes. I think your question is more likely how to right? To my knowledge, If you have completed all modules of CCT, you can apply to Approved Jurisdiction Route - a Royal college pathway.
Hello Dr. Rajeev thank you so much for your informative video! Im currently doing my residency in Psychiatry in India. Following this i plan to write MRC Psych exams...if i clear this will i be able to write the royal College exams in canada or will i have to do some sort of training in the uk?
The exams you write wont get you too far but UK training will
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I see. Thank you for your reply sir!
I am a paediatric specialist who have just finished my training in Singapore and I have obtained MRCPCH. I am planning to apply through the approved jurisdiction pathway. Several questions I would like to ask: 1) Do I need to do the MCCQE Part 1 ? (or can directly goto the Royal college exam?) 2) Can I apply for clinical fellowship before taking the Royal College exam? 3) Through the approved jurisdiction pathway, I can be specialist in paediatrics by Canadian Board after passing examination without going through residency? 4) If I would like to further pursue career in paediatric cardiology after that, how can I apply to enter into a fellowship programme?
If you meet the requirements for an approved jurisdiction, you are indeed eligible to pursue the Royal College pathway. Based on our experience, International Medical Graduates (IMGs) often opt for a fellowship or other relevant pathways tailored to their CV to bridge the gap and align with Royal College standards. Specifically, when consulting with IMGs from Singapore, we have offered tailored guidance to navigate their unique circumstances effectively. For more detailed advice and steps tailored to your situation, we encourage you to reach out to us when you're ready to discuss further.
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Hello Sir, Thank you so much for such videos and this channel. I am fresh MBBS graduate from india and having PR of Canada - So what are the benefits of this to get in to Canadian health system or residency programs. Is this a good option ? What should my next step be? Please let me know this sir .
Thanks Dr. Vidhi. Your next steps should be to focus on CARMS Matching. You will need to go through MCCQE1 and NAC!
Hi dr Rajeev, thanks for great information.I am an emergency medicine specialist from Iran with 18years experience in GP and speciality, I am in Vancouver now but I don’t have PR .I start studying for mccqe1 but I would like to ask you about the best pathway for me .could you please guide me on how to chose the best ? Thanks
Fellowship or residency depending on how strong a candidate you are
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Hello sir. Please make a video on how to apply for clinical fellowship in canada? For province based pathway
Noted. Thanks
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Hello Dr. Rajeev, thank you for such valuable videos,
I have a permanent residency in Canada, and currently, I am doing an internal medicine residency outside of Canada
Do I need sponsorship to apply for a clinical fellowship as an IMG?
Not really! The hospital has to hire you and that would be the critical step. To receive comprehensive guidance on these matters and more, you can explore www.IMGSecrets.com. If you're committed to taking the right steps toward your goals, we encourage you to consider booking an appointment
No one...I repeat no one on the CZcams has the amount of clarity on alternate pathways That you have
Thank you Dr. Aaditya. I am glad you are finding it helpful.
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hello,Dr. Rajeev.appreciated for your excellent video. I WAS ever a physician in China . I've taught preclinical medicine in a healthcare polytechinic since 2012. recently, I have made a decision to take the MCCQE1 exam in China. however, I am really worried about my competence to get a residency position. if i finish a pathologist assistant programme in Canada, would it help to have access to residency opportunities? Thanks for your any advice and kind help.
Thanks. Getting a Canada PR & Having Canadian experience in healthcare will help towards matching into a residency program
@@IMGSecrets thanks for your reply. I have another question and hope you can give me
some kind advice. is there any programme much better for an Img, such as master in public health, pathologist assistance or neuroscience? it seems difficult to be enrolled in a clinical medicine related course for international graduates.
@@leizhang-dc7kk Yes there are courses in public health and others for IMGs. There are pros and cons. They are paid courses which means there will be tuition for IMGs to take those courses. Some IMGs have used this as a first step to move to Canada or USA and then get into residency.
@@IMGSecrets you are so kind and patient. thank you. best wishes for you.
Hello Dr.
I am Pathologist in Iran where pathology residency is 4 years long and as i noticed accepted minimum in Canada is 53 months. I am assistant professor with 5 years experience, will my academic position compensate the shortcoming of education schedule to apply for PER ? I mean the 4 or 5 months that my education have been shorter than Canadian pathology residency? Also, the other route that you mentioned in the end am I eligible for that?
In general the training period should be the same. They may run an exception for outstanding candidates. To apply for PER, there is considerable expense. To me this appears to be a tricky situation. If you are ok risking that fees, then you could apply to see if they will accept you into PER. I have the same feeling about SEAP. The Royal College pathways are in general are more favorable towards those IMGs trained form High Income Countries. In your position knowing all i know, i would personally explore the fellowship options in Canada and potentially province based pathway because of a 5 year experience or alternatively the USA
@@IMGSecrets Thanks for your reply, I appreciate your knowledge. I have another question if you do not mind. Based on your experience how much chance I have? I mean, IMGs from low income countries are seen successful in this path or not?
@@NargesShahbazi For an IMG with a specialist training from a low income country, to my knowledge, the success in Royal College pathway is almost none.
Hello Dr. Rajeev
I really appreciate your efforts on alternative routes. I graduated in 2010 and working as a GP in Pakistan since then. Which route will be beneficial for me. Can I go for PEAP !! If yes then kindly guide me where to apply and how. !
I know you time is very precious but I will be very thankful for your guidance.
If you have not done residency, then you plan for that! If you need guidance you can take an appointment here at Calendly.com/IMGSecrets
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Hello doctor, al this pathways are just for specialists? Or any of these could be for a general doctor?
The pathway for doctors who have completed medical school but are not yet in residency is to first undergo postgraduate (PG) training. This training is a prerequisite to waive the requirement of repeating residency.
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Hi there,
Where can I get complete detail on the province based specialist pathway. Can you provide a link
Dr. Seemab the details of province based pathway are here on IMG Secrets. These are things that are not advertised, hence i share these as secrets on IMG Secrets
@@IMGSecrets ok thank you so much. Please provide there step by step guidance of this pathway.
Thank you so much for this dedicated channel for imgs indeed its the most valuable currently on CZcams for imgs. I found it the best .
Hey doc, we should be part of this journey after speciality right?not after just mbbs graduation
Yes that is correct.
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Incase I want to use first route can you help with a fees?
Hi dr rajeev…. Absolutely crystal information. I am a surgeon and my wife an anaesthetist(originally from Shimla) in Delhi,India. We want to move to Canada and practice there. We will be thankful if you Could guide us. We have a Canadian pr. If that can be of some help. Thank you for your help.
Hello, while I don't have access to your specific training and CV details, as a general recommendation, I would suggest that you consider pursuing residency matching since you hold a Canadian PR status. However, if your CV is exceptional, you may be able to bypass this step and apply directly as a consultant. To help you achieve your career goals and gain a competitive edge,
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Hello Dr Rajeev,i have eligibility letter from Royal College of Physician and Surgeon of Canada and Nova Scotia
But due to non availability of job of my steam orthopedic surgeon,Nova Scotia is not providing me licence,is there any other way out to get the licence and work permit
Please share your eligibility letter with me via email if you are comfortable doing so, and I'll gladly review it.
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Sir what about post md medicine fellowships in rheumatology in Canada … what are the steps
The steps are similar to how its explained in the video. The process is similar across specialties.
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Hello Dr Rajeev . Boss , what will be case if after 2 clinical fellowships , one doesn't secure an assistant professor job ? Return back home? If not willing to go for exam !
Not really, there are a few options depending on your profile. If you are in this position and interested to know what you can do, you can book an appointment at
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Amazing video thanks Dr.I have a question ,I am a Urologist from Iran and an Endourology Fellowship which in total i tarined for 6 years.(4years residensy +2 years fellowship)
The point is in Iran urology residency duration is 4 years but in canada it is 5years.
Do you think i am eligible for PER on not considering 2 more years i have taken for fellowship?
And what is the reqirements for applying as a clinical fellow like your friend dr? Thank you so so much
The focus of the question lies primarily on the origin of your training being from Iran rather than the number of years. I have reservations regarding your eligibility for the practice eligibility route, but exploring clinical fellowships could be a viable option. You can apply to programs that offer fellowship positions, as I have explained in the videos.
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Hello Dr Rajeev,
What are the chances of landing a job as a consultant hematologist after completing 2-3 years of fellowship in Canada?
Thanks.
Do you already have a fellowship offer? If so, you would be in a good position to be competitive with so many years of experience.
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Sir to enter to the Canadian system which pathway is easier? doing mccqe1, NAC and then getting matched OR becoming a consultant in our home country and then enter to the Canadian system? I expect your valuable opinion sir.
Neither is. Residency in Canada is difficult to get in. On the other hand if you do PG in home country its a gamble to get into Canada. The best answer would depend on your background and long term goals.
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Thank you very much sir for your guidance.
I did fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology from University of Toronto from 2019 till 2021. Also got DRCPSC from royal college. What should i do?
This is great, Congratulations. What are you doing since the last 2 years?
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Hi Dr. Rajeev. Is the fellowship route applicable yet in Ontario or it has finished? How can I apply for it? I am an orthopedic surgeon from Iran and now I am living in Canada with Permanent Residency.
There are fellowships available but very difficult to get in. You apply to each program with a CV, PS etc.
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Hello Dr.Rajeev, thanks for your informative video. I am a board-certified dermatologist trained and working in Taiwan ( 4 yrs of dermatology residency training + 3 yrs experience as consultant) . I am thinking of pursuing the Practice eligibility route (PER). However, i am confused by the following 2 issues: 1) how strict is the royal college in determining "Time and content in the specialty training must be substantially equivalent to the Royal College specialty training requirements" ? Since its never possible for 2 different countries to have the exactly same training time and requirement, even the jurisdictions in the approved jurisdiction route differs greatly in training requirements. Have you seen any successful experience in be eligible to write the royal college specialty exam theough PER? 2) If I managed to pass the royal college specialty exam, is it possible that I would have very little chance of getting the requested "final 2+ years of practice in a continuous practice location in Canada"? I am worried since you have said in a previous post that there are very limited work positions which are highly competitive in the field of dermatology in Canada. Thanks in advance for your help~
PER in our opinion is a gamble. If you get through and pass the exams, the path tends to be get relatively easier. IMG Secrets has seen PER successful candidates amongst those who have taken personal coaching.
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Hello Dr Iyer. Im Dr Anirudh from Bangalore. First of all thank you so much for making these videos. It's a goldmine of information.I have completed my MD in Anaesthesiology from India. I'm keen on applying for the fellowship in Canada. My doubt once we get a job in Canada through the fellowship pathway are the Royal College examinations compulsory to continue to work in Canada or we can still be promoted to the associate professor post after completing all the academic requirements as mentioned by you in this video. Will be waiting for your response patiently. Thank you.
For IMGs trained from India, the fellowship path, moving forward without residency & settling in Canada is not a Royal College path but a province based specialist path
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@@IMGSecrets thank you so much Dr Iyer.
Hello Dr. Rajeev . I am a MBBS and MD in Anesthesia and Critical Care from a recognized uni in India. I want to start as an IMG in Canada. Do fellowships pay a stipend ? and do these fellowships require me to get some funding ?
Dr. Vaibhav, Canada offers both options. If you find a funding source, of course, they will be more than happy to take you in.
If you are from a place where you cannot find funding then you will have to go for a fellowship where the hospital has to pay you. So yes a clinical fellowship is paid - not a stipend but a salary!
How to apply for PEAP and what are the recommended hospitals to apply for it.
Dr. Saurabh, prioritize clinical fellowships for now and don't stress about PEAP. Explore 17 universities in this video for your applications
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Sir can you guide with the requirements of applying to a fellowship programme and is it easy to get in
You can explore www.IMGSecrets.com and book an appointment from there to get an in-depth analysis of your next steps and how exactly to proceed as you need to beat an intense competition to get in
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Hello Sir , i am an IMG from india and i have completed my MD in microbiology.. do you recommend i take the royal college exams to get a license to practice? Or do I apply via the provincial nomination?
Where is your microbiology PG from? If it is from India you are not eligible to take the Royal College Exams unless you complete residency in Canada. Your best bets are the job based, fellowship options or re do residency.
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How to become a doctor in Canada as an IMG | 4 Pathways
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Hi Rajeev sir,
Im a psychiatry resident from AIIMS. I will be completing my residency in next 2 months.. So the best route u mentioned is to get a fellowship in any province.. Did i get that Right? 1)When should i preferably start looking ? 2) If my experience and competence is good i can continue to apply work in higher posts without needing to write give exams or repeating residency ?
Awesome video, thanks for sharing valuable information 👍
Dr. Adharshana, in my opinion, the best route is fellowship. You should start now if you intend to move. I don't mean to say everyone who gets into a fellowship will get into province based pathway but yes that's right for Q2.
Sir what about after doing MD in community medicine from India? What are the options available
Research/Residency
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Hello Dr. Rajeev,
I’d like to begin by saying that I genuinely appreciate your great work in this matter. Moreover, I’ve obtained my specialty from Germany and have been working as consultant in neurology in Germany for couple of years . Furthermore, my specialty certificate has verified from mcc. Therefore, Regarding to this issue I would like to register for royal college board exam for 2024. The matter is here, I don’t know if I have a chance to receive rulings letter or not.
Dr. Arash, thanks. The next step should be through the practice eligibility route or SEAP. If you get approved for the exams, then you will receive eligibility to write Royal college..
Hello Dr Rajeev,
Am Dr Srujan from India did my MBBS and Diploma in Orthopaedics....would like to come and settle in canada....
Kindly guide me how to proceed with.
Hello Dr Rajeev sir..
I have done MCPS Anesthesia 2 year postgradution fron college of physicians and surgeons Pakistan..
Which pathway for fellowship..
Your pathway would be residency
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Greetings Dr Arajeev. How can I apply for pre entry assessment programme ?
Greetings, technically you don't apply for PEAP but rather apply for a fellowship. I have explained the process of application in this video. If you need help with any thing you can explore www.IMGSecrets.com & book an appointment from there.
Hello Dr Rajiv, I have just completed my ophthalmology residency in india.
Since i am a beginner not very expert in surgery and also limited to cataract surgery can you please guide me what are the chances of getting into surgical field and also if we are taught regarding the surgery as well when we are fellow.
Ophthalmology is a difficult branch for IMGs to get in but i have seen this happen. A great option will be to get in as a Research Fellow/Clinical Fellow and work for a few years and get Canadian experience to get into the system. The other option (not so great in my opinion) is to become Canadian PR and move to Canada and then explore the options
@@IMGSecrets Thanks Dr
Thank you for an informative video. I have done MBBS and MD Biochemistry from India. I am on PR in Canada. Which pathway would be best for me ??
With the limited information you have provided, perhaps residency
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hello dr rajeev, I have done my MBBS, MS and MCh in India and have been offered a fellowship in Vancouver starting next year in the Area of focused competence: trauma surgery. I have been told that the offer is subject to me getting the license. I am assuming that the college would be helping me in the process. Can u please guide which pathway should i apply to later for becoming a consultant?
Dr. Chaitanya, let me start by saying how absolutely thrilling this is - major congratulations on securing that clinical fellowship in trauma surgery! This marks a monumental first stride, and I couldn't be more excited for you. The responsibility of the license falls within your domain, although the hospital is going to be a supportive collaborator in this aspect.
As you move forward, the subsequent stages are where your brilliance will truly shine, solidifying you as an exceptional contender. Exploring the province pathway is an avenue with great potential.
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Hi there! I am a Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynecology back in the Philippines. I am here already in Alberta as permanent resident. Can I still be a medical doctor specializing inOB GYN without taking another residency 2:37 training here? Thank you
Potentially depending on how strong your background is
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Hello Doctor, thank you for the enlightening video. I am an International Medical Graduate from Haiti, working as a General Practitioner, and my medical degree has been validated by the Royal College of Physicians in Canada. I currently hold permanent residency in Canada but am also pursuing a PhD at a university in the United States. Upon completing my PhD in two years, I intend to permanently relocate to Canada. Additionally, I am interested in obtaining my medical license in Canada. Could you advise me on the best approach to achieve this in my circumstances?
`Have you any residency? If not, this would be your next step.
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First of all ,Thank you sir for such an informative video.Can you explain who are eligible to be an IMG.I am Dr Anjali from Kerala,completed my MBBS and did prrimary DNB in Paediatrics.I have just given my theory exam and is waiting for the results.I was searching for a career option Overseas .I was thinking about MTI program in UK and was really happy to hear about some thing like that in Canada,am I overthinking.
Are you asking who are IMGs? In my videos, i refer IMGs are any doctor trained outside USA or Canada. If you asking are you eligible for the pathway i mention in the video? yes if your medical college is World Health Organization approved then you can apply for fellowships. It is competitive but if interested worth trying
@@IMGSecrets Thank you SirI meant to ask whether a post graduate degree is needed by the applying Dr for this pathway or can we do it after MBBS,(sorry if am wrong,heard a lot about the need for USMLE to work as a Dr in the US and Canada )
@@anjalirejiv9438 Got it. If I have to simplify the whole process, then - To apply for an alternate entry path the IMG has to complete post-graduate training in the home country, apply & then get selected for the alternate entry path program. In the USA, you need USMLE for an alternate entry path. In. In Canada, no exams are required.
If you enter through residency, the USA requires USMLE and Canada requires MCC exams.
@@IMGSecrets That sounds great.Thank you for your patience and care.Wish you all great things in Life.
hello Dr. Rajeev, I am a doctor from Colombia, but i'm not yet in specialization program, can i move to Canada? how to do it?. thanks
Yes you can. Few other IMGs have asked this question too. I am working on a video on how IMGs can do this as a video. Stay tuned!
Hello sir , its great to hear from you and how you have explained the whole process. I want some information regarding new amendments in rules that i hear off. I have completed by USMLE STep 1,2,3 exams and i am ECFMG certified and canadian permanent resident. I read and got to knew that you can now apply to some provinces if you are have completed the steps and get a license and can apply for residency . Kindly express your opinion in this regard . I can also mention the canadian site where i read it thanks a lot.
Can you please share the links where you read these here or on our website www.IMGSecrets.com through contact us page. Thanks
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Possible sites some site have mention that you can move after doing 3 year residency in america . But someother suggest steps now as alternative to get lmcc . Kindly give your opinion. My husband lives in ontario canada thats why i want to settle here as a first choice.
@@areebakhan3191 I am unclear about what the question is. Can you rephrase to the point?
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@@IMGSecrets actually i want to know if i can apply for match in canada if i have completed my usmle step 1,2,3 according to sites i have read mentioned and what i understood. And if not whats the procedure for that .
@@IMGSecrets did u get the site links i shared? Because it appear to be removed
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Hello Sir, I'm from Bangladesh.
I'm planning to do career in obs & gynea, & preparing for MRCOG in UK. If I complete my MRCOG, can I get permission to work as a specialist in Canada? & for that do I have to go through the licsensing exam? Do I need clinical training in UK for that?
Dr. Tahmina, if you have your CCT certificate from UK, you will be eligible for the Royal College Approved Jurisdiction Route!
Can I go to canada directly after MBBS and do my PG there without going through the tedious process of MCCQE?
To do PG in Canada, there are a few mandatory requirements and MCCQE1 is one of them
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Dear Sir, Thank you for the video.
My name is Dr. Parul Gupta and I am exploring the possibility of moving to Canada. I was born in India and currently have Danish citizenship. I did my MBBS from India and specialization in radiology from Denmark.
Is it possible for you to give a rough idea of salaries for fellows, while clinical experience in practice eligibility route and after passing the royal college exam?
Thank you in advance.
Dr. Parul, compensation varies based on specialty, location, practice type, rank, and other factors. Fellows typically receive a salary that allows for a comfortable lifestyle for a small family. Once fully licensed, the pay can be considered high income.
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Hello Dr. Rajeev
I have completed my MBBS in 2001. After that I am practicing as general Physician / Family Doctor. Which pathway I should choose to work in Canada ? OR should I go for PG in my home country. What about eligibility route?
If you have not done PG, that would be the first step. You are many years out of graduation and I recommend you discuss with us before making decision for exact guidance on next steps. Appointments can be booked at Calendly.com/IMGSecrets
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@@IMGSecrets Thanks for your response. Will try for PG , if I can.
Hello Dr. Rajeev, I'd like to first thank you for putting this information out there! I am a family doctor from Romania, having completed both the Medical Degree and Family Medicine Residency there, but haven't had much experience beyond then (I have just finished the residency and I am currently on maternity leave).
Given that there seem to be multiple means of getting licensed in Canada, including doing the residency again (which I am not against, but it's just not clear to me what are my chances to get matched) - I was wondering if you could advise me on which path you feel would be best/most likely to allow someone like me to practice as a family doctor in Canada (ideally in Vancouver BC)?
Thanks. Depending on how much accomplishments is there in your CV, you could start with the fellowship route or directly apply for residency! This is based on the limited information you have provided.
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hello sir , after getting cct derm in uk and i apply to royal college approval and i become eligible? what is the royal college exam i will be giving?
is the exam specific to the specialisation i choose? and should i do my dermat residency all over again?
which do you think is personally better ?
approved jurisdiction or practice eligibility ?
Do you already have a CCT from UK in Dermatology?
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sir i am gyenacologist in pakistan shall i follow clinical fellow ship path way or i ahve to do seap
I don't know about any of your background training and CV. In general, in my opinion, fellowship route may be a safer bet.
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Hello sir
plz can you tell me after mbbs and after 1 year house job how we can start paractice in canada an junior level like in uk after clearing plab and start paractice as a SHO
In Canada you have to get into residency! To my knowledge such an option is not available
Hello Dr Rajeev , Im Dr Vishal, completed my MS Orthopaedics degree 3years back and working as orthopaedic consultant in Delhi , India . Im planning to move to Canada. Kindly specify if the province based pathway is the right route for me and how should I proceed about it. Thanks and Regard.
Dr. Vishal, the first step is to secure a fellowship in Canada! Once successful, this can open further options and depending on how accomplished you are potentially province based specialist pathway
Hello dr Rajeev can a mbbs degree holder with 5 yrs experience can apply for province based fellowship and route?
Dr. Abid, fellowship applications are limited to your specialization, aligning with your post-graduation.
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Hi Dr Rajeev.
About the doctor you are talking in this video,what was his experience in his home country based on which he got into fellowship here in canada?
Also can you please guide what short courses should be done in home country before reaching CA to ensure a job?
Lastly,I really want to thank you for these easily understandable videos for people who are striving.God bless you
Glad you are finding the videos valuable.
The experience was PG training from home country, strong CV and application plus appropriate coaching!
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I am Haematopathologist in Pakistan, with 3 1/2 years training programme. Currently working in a hospital and Prof in Medical College. I am 64 years of age. Just got PR because of my children in Canada. Can you guide me which route should I pursue to enter in the system.
Thanks.