Eventually practicing med in ontario, canada

[jones99]

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hey everyone,

just wondering if anyone could give any information on this. if i go to a caribbean medical school, pass all parts of the USMLE, do a residency in the USA (or canada if i get it/if its possible) what are my chances of then practicing medicine in ontario.

just to mention i am a canadian citizen.




appreciate it if anyone can reply.

 

[McGillGrad]

Even though the USMLE is considered on par with medical boards, you should still sit for all of the medical boards while taking the USMLE exams.

Even then, you may still have to settle for primary care positions if you return to Ontario. Either that, or a specialty that is in need. That would probably still make it difficult to live in a big city, unless you do a fellowship at a teacjing hospital.

It is a long-shot, but possible.

 

[jones99]

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[jones99]

Even though the USMLE is considered on par with medical boards, you should still sit for all of the medical boards while taking the USMLE exams.

Even then, you may still have to settle for primary care positions if you return to Ontario. Either that, or a specialty that is in need. That would probably still make it difficult to live in a big city, unless you do a fellowship at a teacjing hospital.

It is a long-shot, but possible.

why should i sit for the canadian licensing exams when the USMLE is now equivalent to the MCCQE in ON?

also if i do a specialty that is in need in ON why would i not be able to live in a big city. what are examples of specialties in need in ON, im thinking basically anything.

and if i wanted to be a GP then your saying that its easy to come back to ON?



sorry for the countless incoherent questions

 

[JoeNamaMD]

Canada is one of the most IMG hostile countries in the world. Its nearly impossible to work in Canada unless you have completed your medical education in North America. Although I have noticed that a fair number of Saba graduates have matched into some programs in Canada.

 

[AlleghenyPOD]

Simple. Theres a limited amount of Canadian schools. You're also lying, because there are a lot of canadian physicians who graduated from the caribbean and now practicing or completing the residencies in Canada.

Of course theres a substantial amount who are practicing in the United States, but c'mon. Canada or America? We all know the answer to that rhetorical question. 🙄

 

[McGillGrad]

The reason is that you may not be able to get in to Ontario, but will match in another province and then go to Ontario after residency. If only Ontario see the USMLE as equivalent, you are dangerously limiting your option for Canada.

You will do your residencies in the teaching hospitals, wherever they may be located (London, Toronto, Hamilton etc) and then you will practice where you get a job. That part is up to you.

Your best bet for specialties would be primary care such as IM, FM, OB/GYN and Peds. They will always be in need. You can continue your training (i.e. fellowship) later on if you want.

why should i sit for the canadian licensing exams when the USMLE is now equivalent to the MCCQE in ON?

also if i do a specialty that is in need in ON why would i not be able to live in a big city. what are examples of specialties in need in ON, im thinking basically anything.

and if i wanted to be a GP then your saying that its easy to come back to ON?



sorry for the countless incoherent questions

 

[JoeNamaMD]

Simple. Theres a limited amount of Canadian schools. You're also lying, because there are a lot of canadian physicians who graduated from the caribbean and now practicing or completing the residencies in Canada.

Of course theres a substantial amount who are practicing in the United States, but c'mon. Canada or America? We all know the answer to that rhetorical question. 🙄

You [EDIT], its no secret Canada treats IMGs like dirt. Some foreign doctors have even sued the Canadian government because the immigration department invited them to migrate to Canada based on the fact that they were physicians and once they arrive they cannot get licensure.

 

[AlleghenyPOD]

You are [EDIT], its no secret Canada treats IMGs like dirt. Some foreign doctors have even sued the Canadian government because the immigration department invited them to migrate to Canada based on the fact that they were physicians and once they arrive they cannot get licensure.

No need to get all angry, Joe. Keep it cool. Keep it cool. 🙄

And these examples of yours? Are they also made up? Or are they even legit? I doubt if its the latter..

 

[njbmd]

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[Methodnike]

hey everyone,

just wondering if anyone could give any information on this. if i go to a caribbean medical school, pass all parts of the USMLE, do a residency in the USA (or canada if i get it/if its possible) what are my chances of then practicing medicine in ontario.

just to mention i am a canadian citizen.




appreciate it if anyone can reply.

why do you worry about this now? this are gonna change most likely in 7 years. you got a long way.

 

[windsorgirl]

Hi there,
I am also a caribbean medical school student from Ontario. I just want you to know that you will have no problem coming back here to practice. I spoke to the medical council and as long as your school is listed on the WHO list of recognized medical schools and the federal government recognizes it (for ex: you can get OSAP for your med education) you are fine. The US board exam is considered equivalent to the Canadian one. However, if you take the US board exam you must do your residency in the US, but after the residency, you can register with Ontario as a doctor.