hi, I'm from Saudi Arabia, and here there is a 4-year internal medicine residency program that is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.
My questions are:
1- Canadian programs are usually 5 years, but the one in Saudi Arabia is 4 years. If I finish the Saudi Program will I be eligible to take the canadian board, or will I have to study extra year in Canada?
2- Does the accreditation means I'll be treated exactly as if I finished the residency in Canada? (eg, will I be able to work in Canada if I wanted to?)
3- Will I be able to take the american board in internal medicine if I took the canadian board?
I realize these questions may be better answered by the Saudi program director, and I will ask him, but I'd like your opinion as well.
My questions are:
1- Canadian programs are usually 5 years, but the one in Saudi Arabia is 4 years. If I finish the Saudi Program will I be eligible to take the canadian board, or will I have to study extra year in Canada?
2- Does the accreditation means I'll be treated exactly as if I finished the residency in Canada? (eg, will I be able to work in Canada if I wanted to?)
3- Will I be able to take the american board in internal medicine if I took the canadian board?
I realize these questions may be better answered by the Saudi program director, and I will ask him, but I'd like your opinion as well.