hey guys, I thought this would be useful if you are wondering about how to come back to Canada to practice OR do a residency program.....
1)
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The CFPC is responsible for accrediting family medicine residencies in Canada, and certifying graduates of Canadian family medicine residency programs through an examination process. American-trained D.O.'s have completed family medicine residencies in Canada and achieved CFPC certification (CCFP). At the moment, graduates of American osteopathic medical schools are eligible to apply for
family medicine residency programs in the provinces of
Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Graduates of ACGME accredited family medicine residency programs may also challenge the examinations of the CFPC.
2)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
The Royal College has the same role for all other specialists that the CFPC has for family physicians. In 2005 the Royal College granted recognition to the American osteopathic medical degree. At the moment,
American trained D.O.'s are eligible to apply for specialty medical residency programs in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The Royal College does not have a role in accrediting non-Canadian residency programs. Whether a specialist applicant requires Royal College certification for practice or other foreign accreditation (eg ACGME or AOA) would be acceptable for registration is a provincial matter as well as the local hospital regulations
SPECIFIC PROVINCES:
British Columbia:
There are two pathways for D.O. registration in British Columbia. The first recognizes the COMLEX examinations and two years of AOA certified post-graduate training. The D.O. has a limited license, and is restricted to a practice of musculoskeletal medicine. This pathway is primarily intended for the D.O. that wishes to establish an OMT focused practice.
The second pathway requires completion of the MCC, COMLEX, USMLE, FLEX, or NBME examinations and two years of a ACGME residency program. The D.O. will then receive an unrestricted license.
Alberta:
The D.O. candidate is required to
complete the MCC, COMLEX, or USMLE examinations. AOA certified residencies are recognized.
Saskatchewan:
A board exists separate from the provincial College for the registration of D.O.'s, although it has not been active for many years. D.O.'s are registered by the board to practice "osteopathy", although that is not clearly defined.
Manitoba:
As of 2002, American-trained D.O.'s are eligible for registration in Manitoba.
Ontario:
Since 2003, the College of Physicians and Surgeons have recognized the
American DO degree as equivalent to that of an American MD. Additionally, the COMLEX examinations are recognized if performed after 2004 when the PE component was introduced with part II. The same criteria apply to the USMLE.
ACGME accredited residencies are recognized although AOA accredited residencies are not. Additionally, there is a "Practice Assessment" pathway for applicants with at least five years of clinical practice experience.
Hope this helps, sorry if I didnt include your province.
Source:
http://www.osteopathic.ca/documents.htm "osteopathic practice in Canada"
Also, for those who dont know.
ACGME residency = US MD residency, DOs often do US ACGME residency programs
AOA = US DO residency, MD cannot do this type of residency
To get into American ACGME residency, you
most likely need to write the USMLE
To get into American AOA residency, you must write the COMLEX
