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December 2022

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

The ECFMG 2024 Update for IMG Doctors will bring changes to the recognition of medical schools. However, these changes will not affect an individual’s eligibility for ECFMG certification. Instead of individual medical school recognition, the responsibility will shift to a national body in each country, which will then be recognized by the World Federation of …

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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?

IMG doctors who have completed their residency in their home country have two options to practice medicine in Canada without Canadian residency. The first option is the province-based specialist route, which grants IMG doctors from any country eligibility for a specific hospital-based license. The second option is the Royal College Specialist pathway, which is open …

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