Pathway To Canada For Pakistani Doctors
Pakistani medical graduates are eligible to apply for licensure in Canada, but it involves a comprehensive process.
Here’s a short summary:
Eligibility:
1.Your medical degree must be from an acceptable medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS).
2.You will need to have your credentials verified by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC).
3. You’ll generally need to pass the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I and may also need to pass the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination.
4.Demonstrate language proficiency in English or French (e.g., through OET, IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, TCF).
5.Complete a discipline-appropriate postgraduate training program.
6.Obtain certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Provisional Registration:
Provisional registration is available for international medical graduates (IMGs) in Canada. This often allows IMGs to practice medicine with limits and conditions within a specific province, sometimes under supervision.
Provisional registration is a key route for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in Alberta who don’t have complete Canadian credentials.
The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) offers Practice-Ready Assessment (PRA) programs. These programs are designed for IMGs who have completed residency and practiced independently abroad.
A PRA typically involves a supervised clinical assessment period (e.g., 12 weeks) to assess your readiness to practice safely and competently in Alberta.
Successful completion of a PRA often leads to a provisional license, allowing you to practice with certain conditions, usually in areas of high need in Alberta, before you can obtain full licensure on the General Register.
Sponsorship (often by Alberta Health Services or now directly by CPSA) is usually required to enter a PRA program.
Overall Average for Doctors:
Average annual salaries often range from CAD $150,000 to CAD $300,000.
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