Non Canadian IMG

[messi MD]

Hey everyone
I hope you can help me out .
I am an IMG who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a PR holder.
I am currently in Canada with a study permit . I want to know if Canadian citizenship is a must to apply for a residency match ?

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[s5260205]

You must have PR to match in Canada.

 

[Medstart108]

Yes, you need PR or Citizenship to apply for residency. The only non-PR people who match are those sponsored by their foreign governments.

 

[jd23208]

is it absolutely necessary for an IMG to apply for residency in Canada before he can practice? or is it possible for an IMG to start practicing as a GP in rural areas once he has passed all necessary exams and not apply for residency training in Canada?

 

[realaircanada]

you have to finish residency first before you can practise and you have to have PR to get residency so....