IMG

[Ewi]

Hi,
I'm an IMG and family physician wondering how hard is it to enter the PRA if you have passed the MCCQE 1 and if after working for a while in one of the 7 provinces that work with the PRA system if it's possible to move and work as a family physician in Ontario.
If anyone has any experience I would appreciate it.
Thanks!

 

[canuck78]

Hi,
I'm an IMG and family physician wondering how hard is it to enter the PRA if you have passed the MCCQE 1 and if after working for a while in one of the 7 provinces that work with the PRA system if it's possible to move and work as a family physician in Ontario.
If anyone has any experience I would appreciate it.
Thanks!

Impossible to say because it is always dependent on who applies that year. The majority of those trained through PRA are in BC and Saskatchewan. It is hard to find physicians willing to take on the work and responsibility of an IMG in many of the other provinces. Most areas will want a commitment of around 5 years because there would be no point to spend the time and energy only to have the person leave. Any IMG should be prepared not to be able to practice medicine if they move to Canada.

 

[Fsoliman]

It really depends on other candidates applying at the same time. Scores are one Part, but they also put a huge weight on your experience. Preferred if it is in rural area. working emergency and acute care is always a Plus.

It is very possible to work in Ontario ( assuming you passed CFPC), but you have to finish your return of service first which can range from two to three years. Some people would pay out the return of service but this can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Hope this helps

 

[canuck78]

Would add that the goal is to retain people so if you are living in Toronto and you apply to PRA in underserviced areas of SK you are unlikely to get selected. If you have been living somewhere in SK or in a rural community for a long time you chances will go up. These programs aren’t stupid and know many don’t want to remain in the underserviced communities.