US ObGyn residency - practice in Canada

[tyche]

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I'm a Canadian IMG thinking of applying to the US for ObGyn residency.
Does anyone know how difficult it is to have that training recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada? US programs are only 4 years, but the RCPSC doesn't outright reject the training on that basis (http://rcpsc.medical.org/information...&submit=Select - "specialty training requirements"). That being said, I'm just not sure if, in reality, it's nearly impossible, or if for the vast majority it's not a problem. Anyone have any idea, or any personal experience?

 

[Miss Alyssa]

I was wondering how this would work too. I'm looking at Canadian and American programs. Why not just do residency in Canada?

 

[tyche]

I'm definitely applying in Canada, as well, but, as an IMG, there just aren't that many options for me in Canada.

 

[jayceee]

Your best bet would be to ask this question on the Canadian version of SDN.

http://www.premed101.com/forums/index.php

There are a lot of helpful people on that website who might be able to help you.