What can one do with an MD if they drop out of residency after completing PGY-1? In the US it seems these physicians are able to work as assistant physicians.

[jb24]

In the US I've heard if you complete PGY-1 you can work under supervision of physician to a pretty full scope. Some states I think you can work independently too, without any board certification. Is there anything similar in Canada? 

 

[Intrepid86]

I'm no expert on this subject, but I don't believe anything similar exists up here. Even if it did, most people who match to specialist programs would not want to stop early and do generalist work. Those who match to family medicine only need two years to finish the CCFP and work independently, so it wouldn't make sense to stop at just one year.

[shikimate]

You will not be able to obtain restricted or independent license in Canada.

If you have completed a 2 year FM residency but not passed the CFPC exam, you may be able to obtain a restricted license in some provinces. Similar to 5 year residencies.

[jb24]

On 8/26/2022 at 5:40 AM, shikimate said:

You will not be able to obtain restricted or independent license in Canada.

If you have completed a 2 year FM residency but not passed the CFPC exam, you may be able to obtain a restricted license in some provinces. Similar to 5 year residencies.

Can you go to the US though? Looks like certain states accept our PGY-1 training to some degree on this table for "initial licensure": https://www.ama-assn.org/sites/ama-assn.org/files/corp/media-browser/public/img/licensure-comparison-imgs-usmgs_1.pdf

 

[shikimate]

Yes some states will accept only 1 year of post-graduate training for licensing.

The question is who will hire someone without board certification. If you have green card/citizenship, you may be able to find some government work or niche practices. For example, I've heard Indian Affairs may hire someone without board certification, but obviously these government jobs are for US citizens.