redman123123 Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Did anyone know this? I have a cousin who is coming from Ireland next year after completion of his family medicine residency. He will be fully licensed in Canada without needing to do any additional residency/training. I believe he just has to write a couple exams. Anyways, thought this would be interesting to share. I always thought IMGs were at a huge disadvantage because of the residency thing, but guess not Irish grads! See link below https://www.imt.ie/news/entry-to-canada-has-been-streamlined-for-irish-doctors-29-10-2015/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikimate Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 it's been a while since they did that with Ireland, UK and Australia. Generally GP training in UK and Ireland is much longer than here though. Still not a bad thing for IMGs to know. https://www.cfpc.ca/en/education-professional-development/examinations-and-certification/alternative-pathways-to-certification-in-family-me/recognized-training-in-certification-outside-canad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 This has been the case for quite some time, nothing new. The issue with IMGs is that matching into a Canadian residency is difficult. US requires extra barriers. Many people dont want to do Family medicine either. And if they do, they prefer the north american route, because it is quicker (2 or 3 years) instead of the longer route in UK/ireland, meaning more time away from home in north america etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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