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Doltim:
Many thanks for this eye opener.
What would be your practical advice for someone already in training towards CCT for GP in UK? I will appreciate a stepwise advice/guide towards registration and getting a job?
Thanks.

lonlytroy:
Yes oO

LMay:
ALTERNATE HEALTH PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO IMGs IN CANADA

As residency is really competitive in Canada, below are a list of backup alternate opportunities in the health field. Kindly note that these were gleaned from my research & hearsays from landed IMGs. May or may not be 100% correct.

1. Compressed Nursing Program (2 years) at Western, McMaster, UToronto etc

- 2 years to become a RN.

- Then do Masters in Nursing to bcm a Nurse Practitioner

- NP job responsibilities is same as a family doctor's except inability to prescribe Narcotics)

-Salary is about $100k per annum.


2. Physician Assistant Program at UofT and McMaster.

- Do NOT go for this! Limited job positions (about 3 or 4 across Ontario)

- In Canada, the Nurse Practitioners ruled out the need for PA


3. Public Health Masters at McMaster, Western, Waterloo, Brook etc.

-Limited jobs, hard to get Masters admission, Competitive and sometimes requires registered medical professionals

3b. Public Health Bachelors degree at Ryerson U & Conestoga College

- Fast track 2 years rather than 4 years


4. Nutrition and Dietitics

-To graduate as a RD (Registered Dietician)

-Fast track 2.5years at Western and Guelph U.


5. Michener Ultrasound and Windsor Ultrasound

-Very very competitive

- Your chance to get in with only your medical degree is about 10%

- On completion, you'll work as an Ultrasound Technologist


6. Clinical Research Diploma at McMaster (Part time), Humber College (Online), Western

- Quite a number of openings available for Clinical Researchers


8. Masters in eHealth at McMaster

- This is solely for tech savvy medics.

- You've got love for programming? This is for you!

- Admission is NOT competitive as such

- I know nothing about the job opportunities available in this niche.

9. Clinical Assistant jobs in Alberta and Manitoba.

- Heard they're a better route to residency (I don't know how).

- And pay better than Physician Assistant jobs.

LMay:
ALTERNATE HEALTH PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO IMGs IN CANADA

As residency is really competitive in Canada, below are a list of backup alternate opportunities in the health field. Kindly note that these were gleaned from my research & hearsays from landed IMGs. May or may not be 100% correct.

1. Compressed Nursing Program (2 years) at Western, McMaster, UToronto etc

- 2 years to become a RN.

- Then do Masters in Nursing to bcm a Nurse Practitioner

- NP job responsibilities is same as a family doctor's except inability to prescribe Narcotics)

-Salary is about $100k per annum.


2. Physician Assistant Program at UofT and McMaster.

- Do NOT go for this! Limited job positions (about 3 or 4 across Ontario)

- In Canada, the Nurse Practitioners ruled out the need for PA


3. Public Health Masters at McMaster, Western, Waterloo, Brook etc.

-Limited jobs, hard to get Masters admission, Competitive and sometimes requires registered medical professionals

3b. Public Health Bachelors degree at Ryerson U & Conestoga College

- Fast track 2 years rather than 4 years


4. Nutrition and Dietitics

-To graduate as a RD (Registered Dietician)

-Fast track 2.5years at Western and Guelph U.


5. Michener Ultrasound and Windsor Ultrasound

-Very very competitive

- Your chance to get in with only your medical degree is about 10%

- On completion, you'll work as an Ultrasound Technologist


6. Clinical Research Diploma at McMaster (Part time), Humber College (Online), Western

- Quite a number of openings available for Clinical Researchers


8. Masters in eHealth at McMaster

- This is solely for tech savvy medics.

- You've got love for programming? This is for you!

- Admission is NOT competitive as such

- I know nothing about the job opportunities available in this niche.

9. Clinical Assistant jobs in Alberta and Manitoba.

- Heard they're a better route to residency (I don't know how).

- And pay better than Physician Assistant jobs.

camobri:
I remembered wen u got into mbbs program. Congrats

Hestonap:
Old thread I know, but new here and stumbled upon it. As someone who made the move from the UK to Canada. I certain would encourage looking into it.
I’d however suggest being strategic about it. Never going to ever discourage anyone from pursuing their dreams but would suggest a huge exercise in caution about residency in Canada.
You stand a much better chance of obtaining that in the UK and using your UK qualifications or CCT as the case might be to obtain an equivalent consultant job in Canada. Obviously depends very much on which province you’re aiming to practice in.
Goes without saying that you should be looking at getting the licencing and specialist exams also, the latter would not necessarily preclude your starting practice in most provinces. Slightly more straight forward for GPS as the focus is mainly on licensing exams.
For those who have not had formal UK CCT but have some working experience, there are ways around this in terms of getting the Canadians to recognise your UK working experience so you can sit the relevant Canadian specialist exams.
In summary, do your home work from the UK and if you plan things properly you can aim to arrive here with most of the necessary exams out of the way so your entry into practice can be as seamless as possible.
It is no doubt an expensive undertaking but in my view for the quality of life, true Independence of practice and remuneration. It is not comparable.
Happy to provide specific details for anyone truly interested.

Shidaota1:
Hello everyone.

Please I would like to make enquiries/seek a better opinion.

I am a medical doctor here in Nigeria, been practicing for 9 years, and would love to relocate to Canada with my family (my wife and one child).
I really don't know the steps to take, the possibilities of been employed and how to go about it.
your kind responses would be appreciated.

acorntree:
Thank you for your response.

Better pay, better working environment, better prospects etc.


Why are you leaving? You're better paid as Doctor, here. Do you know you're starting afresh if you migrate?

JhyMedex:
Also, having worked in both countries which would you say is more friendly to foreigners in terms of getting placement n residency ?

Of both countries which do you think still has d higher demand for doctors ?

please Do reply Sir..

Shidaota1:
Hello everyone.

Please I would like to make enquiries/seek a better opinion.

I am a medical doctor here in Nigeria, been practicing for 9 years, and would love to relocate to Canada with my family (my wife and one child).
I really don't know the steps to take, the possibilities of been employed and how to go about it.
your kind responses would be appreciated.

sweetrie:
UK is far better for doctors.

JhyMedex:
Aight Doc..Was told its eaasri5r to get your preferred residency placement in Canada than UK..What say you?

sweetrie:
coming with residency training from the UK/SA/US makes placement in Canada easier. It's a bit complicated

Hestonap:
Old thread I know, but new here and stumbled upon it. As someone who made the move from the UK to Canada. I certain would encourage looking into it.
I’d however suggest being strategic about it. Never going to ever discourage anyone from pursuing their dreams but would suggest a huge exercise in caution about residency in Canada.
You stand a much better chance of obtaining that in the UK and using your UK qualifications or CCT as the case might be to obtain an equivalent consultant job in Canada. Obviously depends very much on which province you’re aiming to practice in.
Goes without saying that you should be looking at getting the licencing and specialist exams also, the latter would not necessarily preclude your starting practice in most provinces. Slightly more straight forward for GPS as the focus is mainly on licensing exams.
For those who have not had formal UK CCT but have some working experience, there are ways around this in terms of getting the Canadians to recognise your UK working experience so you can sit the relevant Canadian specialist exams.
In summary, do your home work from the UK and if you plan things properly you can aim to arrive here with most of the necessary exams out of the way so your entry into practice can be as seamless as possible.
It is no doubt an expensive undertaking but in my view for the quality of life, true Independence of practice and remuneration. It is not comparable.
Happy to provide specific details for anyone truly interested.

sweetrie:
UK is far better for doctors.

Shidaota1:
Hello everyone.

Please I would like to make enquiries/seek a better opinion.

I am a medical doctor here in Nigeria, been practicing for 9 years, and would love to relocate to Canada with my family (my wife and one child).
I really don't know the steps to take, the possibilities of been employed and how to go about it.
your kind responses would be appreciated.

Chinemeremikwa2:
Please i am a cardiovascular surgeon and hoping to relocate to Canada or UK i spoke with a friend of mine and he said i would have to start all over again i mean going back to medical school please is this true or false

Chinemeremikwa2:
Please i am a cardiovascular surgeon and hoping to relocate to Canada or UK i spoke with a friend of mine and he said i would have to start all over again i mean going back to medical school please is this true or false