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December 2022

ECFMG 2024 Update: What Does This Mean For IMG Doctors? – World Federation of Medical Education

ECFMG 2024 Update for IMG Doctors will change the way medical schools will be recognized. The initial implementation will not impede an individual’s eligibility for ECFMG certification. The onus will be shifted from individual medical school recognition to a national body in each country which will then be recognized by the World Federation of Medical …

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What Visa Do I Need to Go to USA as IMG Doctor? Visa For IMG

Visa for IMG (international medical graduate) doctors falls into three major categories – J1, H1B, or an O visa. This could be for the traditional residency where J1 is more common and the alternate entry path program where H1B is more common. These are sponsored by the employing hospital or relevant authorities or both. There …

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Which Country Is Best for IMG Doctors? USA vs. Canada (Alternate Entry Path Program)

Based on my personal experience of seeing multiple IMG doctors who are specialists in Canada and the USA, the answer depends on where your primary training is from. If you are a specialist, trained in a high-income country like Australia & New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, UK, and Ireland, then the USA …

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Can IMG Doctors Work In Canada Without Residency?

There are two ways International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Doctors can practice medicine without Canadian residency after completing a residency in their home country. The first is the province-based specialist with a hospital-based specific license where IMG doctors from any country are eligible. The second is the Royal College Specialist pathway where IMG doctors who meet …

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