Transferring to an IM program in Ontario or BC

[CanadianScrub]

Hello.

I am currently a PGY-1 resident in Ontario that is looking to transfer into an internal medicine position here or in BC.

I have got the ball rolling at my university's pge office, and was wondering if someone can provide their two cents on how to best approach pge offices at other universities. Would it be better to contact the program directors instead? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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[pattycanuck]

Hello.

I am currently a PGY-1 resident in Ontario that is looking to transfer into an internal medicine position here or in BC.

I have got the ball rolling at my university's pge office, and was wondering if someone can provide their two cents on how to best approach pge offices at other universities. Would it be better to contact the program directors instead? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you.

It would be helpful to know what program you are in at the moment. Likewise, are you a Canadian grad or an IMG as many Ontario IMGs have limitations on leaving the province. The some programs may accept the credit for rotations you have under your belt already and some may not - generally easier internally than going to another school.

Look for programs that have extra funding from last year (unfilled spots from CaRMS in 2008) and also those who may have individuals who are going on leave (eg. maternity) and "may open up a spot".

One thing to be positive about: that if you have an accepting program, it is usually a good chance that your current PGME office can't stop you from going over.

Good luck!

 

[CanadianScrub]

It would be helpful to know what program you are in at the moment. Likewise, are you a Canadian grad or an IMG as many Ontario IMGs have limitations on leaving the province. The some programs may accept the credit for rotations you have under your belt already and some may not - generally easier internally than going to another school.

Look for programs that have extra funding from last year (unfilled spots from CaRMS in 2008) and also those who may have individuals who are going on leave (eg. maternity) and "may open up a spot".

One thing to be positive about: that if you have an accepting program, it is usually a good chance that your current PGME office can't stop you from going over.

Good luck!

Thanks alot. The PGE manager and PD of the accepting program said as much.

I'll keep everyone posted on how it pans out. later.