AB27 27 Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 I really want to live/practice in the UK but I cant afford tuition there as an international student. Is it semi-attainable to join their post-graduate training (whatever residency equivalent) as a Canadian grad? Would doing so limit me in terms of specialties? I'm not in med school yet but I would just like to get as much info as possible beforehand. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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AB27 27 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 Just now, offmychestplease said: Why would you want to do that? All the residencies there are much longer (ex. 5 years training to be a FM after med compared to 2 here), and doctors get paid like 1/3 to 1/2 as much as in Canada. I know, both of those hurt a bit but it really is something I've wanted to do forever. This is also the career I want so I don't ~mind~ it taking a little longer if I get to spend that time there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrOtter 345 Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 You can... They're more than happy to take on junior doctors. I have friends who go to the UK after doing an MD in Australia. But I feel like it'll still be better if you become a certified FM doc here and then go to the UK to practice. We have reciprocal licensing agreement with them so that shouldn't be a problem. AB27 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AB27 27 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 Just now, DrOtter said: You can... They're more than happy to take on junior doctors. I have friends who go to the UK after doing an MD in Australia. But I feel like it'll still be better if you become a certified FM doc here and then go to the UK to practice. We have reciprocal licensing agreement with them so that shouldn't be a problem. Thanks! Do you know if this applies to more competitive specialties as well? Just in terms of keeping my options open Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrOtter 345 Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, AB27 said: Thanks! Do you know if this applies to more competitive specialties as well? Just in terms of keeping my options open You can Google Canada and UK specialty certification agreements between all the Royal Colleges. I believe these exist for many if not most of the specialties. AB27 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AB27 27 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 Just now, DrOtter said: You can Google Canada and UK specialty certification agreements between all the Royal Colleges. I believe these exist for many if not most of the specialties. Perfect, thanks again for your help! DrOtter 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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