Chances for doctors in Canada!

[AmoZee]

I'm a Russian citizen, who has obtained his bachelor degree in medicine from Egypt and masters and doctorate degree from China. What are the chances for me to find a job in Canada? I know that I should pass the Canada Medical Council Exam first. My questions are doctors really find difficulties to work in Canada?

 

[scylla]

Generally speaking it takes a few years to become accredited to work as a doctor in Canada. You need to write the exam but also have to complete a medical residency. Medical residency spots are currently in very short supply which is what can make it quite difficult to complete the certification process The most realistic path is to become a permanent resident first and then work to becoming accredited to be recognized as a doctor in Canada.

 

[AmoZee]

Generally speaking it takes a few years to become accredited to work as a doctor in Canada. You need to write the exam but also have to complete a medical residency. Medical residency spots are currently in very short supply which is what can make it quite difficult to complete the certification process The most realistic path is to become a permanent resident first and then work to becoming accredited to be recognized as a doctor in Canada.

Thank you so much for your reply. How to become a permanent resident before the exam? Are there possible ways?

 

[scylla]

Thank you so much for your reply. How to become a permanent resident before the exam? Are there possible ways?

I would recommend that you start by researching the Express Entry program:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html

 

[canuck78]

Thank you so much for your reply. How to become a permanent resident before the exam? Are there possible ways?

Would do a lot of research. The majority of doctors are unable to get a residency program and if they do get one are limited to family medicine. You are likely looking at a 1% chance at getting licensed in Canada and it will take you 3-4 years minimum but likely much longer.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...on-court-to-end-system-of-exclusion-1.4838439
https://www.isans.ca/the-clock-is-t...esidency-programs-to-practise-in-nova-scotia/

Even Canadian medical graduates are struggling to get residency spots
https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada...mely-nervous-about-the-lack-of-opportunities/


Could find many more stats and articles. Would look at other countries like UK, Australia and even the US through the J1 visa waiver program if you want to practice medicine. Lots of opportunities in the Gulf region if you are looking to make money. As enrolment in Canadian medical school increases getting a residency spot in Canada keeps getting harder so stats from 2016-2018 are likely worse now. Just trying to be honest.