jb24 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 My neurosis is in full effect, but curious does this happen? If so, what the heck do you do after 9+ years of training and cannot pass? It's one of my biggest fears brought on by consistent imposter syndrome...I probably should talk to a counselor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirouetteCacahuete Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 46 minutes ago, jb24 said: My neurosis is in full effect, but curious does this happen? If so, what the heck do you do after 9+ years of training and cannot pass? It's one of my biggest fears brought on by consistent imposter syndrome...I probably should talk to a counselor. That's a mood right there. If that happens, you cry your life away? I think if you've managed to make it that far the chances of that happening are close to 0. Put that thought back into the box it came from and lock away the key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid86 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, jb24 said: My neurosis is in full effect, but curious does this happen? If so, what the heck do you do after 9+ years of training and cannot pass? It's one of my biggest fears brought on by consistent imposter syndrome...I probably should talk to a counselor. After a certain number of failures, you may have to go back to residency for a few months (and supply the college with a study plan) before being allowed another attempt. I'm no authority on this topic though. I just heard this anecdotally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded frog Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Intrepid86 said: After a certain number of failures, you may have to go back to residency for a few months (and supply the college with a study plan) before being allowed another attempt. I'm no authority on this topic though. I just heard this anecdotally. I have seen this happen (to a foreign-trained staff) where I did my training. I do not know if there is a hard limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikimate Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 There is a hard limit. I believe it is 3 attempts (not 100% certain). After which I believe you have to do another residency (again not 100% certain). I did some digging and all I could find is this for CBD model: "A candidate whose eligibility for the examinations leading to Royal College certification has expired after three (3) years through failure on the examinations or through failure to appear at the examinations may apply up to two (2) times for one additional year of eligibility for the examination, resulting in a maximum of five (5) years of eligibility" https://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/documents/credential-exams/policy-procedure-certification-fellowship-e.pdf https://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/documents/credential-exams/cbd-certification-policy-e.pdf Yes I know people who have failed once, twice and even thrice. It's not a good place to be. And these people are CMG who have no problem with language issues. and most important, I always advocate you write the American Board, British board, or at least 1 other whatever board you can. Even if you have no intention of ever leaving Canada, it provides you with an additional layer of assurance/hedge should something unexpected and catastrophic happens. and also remember, for USA you do not need to be board certified to be licensed to practice. Hence I also advocate people get a US license from a cheap state and keep it at least for the first few years of their practice, again as assurance/hedge. jb24 and JohnGrisham 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanmari Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Damn it I knew I shouldn't have checked this board before the exam frenchpress, jb24 and ChemPetE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemPetE Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Hanmari said: Damn it I knew I shouldn't have checked this board before the exam Don’t sweat it. Most people pass. Stats are posted online. Scenarios posited by the OP are exceedingly rare LostLamb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ace of Spades Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 I know one person from my IM program that failed their IM exam 3 times. They were a CMG. They got kicked out of their subspecialty fellowship program I believe because of this. They did remedial IM and passed the 4th time. They now practice as a general internist. jb24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Depending on the specialty, it may also be possible to practice as staff with a restricted license if one doesn't pass the RC on the first attempt. I believe you are able to bill as staff but need a staff MD to sign off on your cases/plans and you pay them a small stipend for them doing that. jb24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.