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Becoming a doctor... in Canada?

Hi

I've been thinking a lot recently and sort of want to move to Canada at some point in my life. Now I know this may seem far-fetched but I was wondering-

If I go to medical school in the UK and become a doctor, can I then move to Canada and work as a doctor there? Will I have to go to a Canadian university and do extra years? Etc. How would the process work? Oh, and could I specialise in Canada after getting the MBBS in the UK?

Or would I be better off just going straight to a Canadian university? I'm applying this year after all - but that would be so expensive I don't know how I'd manage.

Responses are appreciated :smile:
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The BMA website has good information on stuff like this. I was going to link the page but the website seems to be down. I’d check it out later though. Just type something like “BMA Canada” into Google.
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Original post by Sh_A
The BMA website has good information on stuff like this. I was going to link the page but the website seems to be down. I’d check it out later though. Just type something like “BMA Canada” into Google.

Yep, I tried going onto it but all that loads is some HTML script but thanks anyway :smile:
dxnixl
How would the process work? Oh, and could I specialise in Canada after getting the MBBS in the UK?


I think being accepted for medical training in Canada is considerably more difficult compared with moving there once you have a UK CCT (i.e. you are a consultant or GP). The post-CCT route is much more common and established.

Once the BMA website is back up, check this link:

https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/career-progression/working-abroad/working-as-a-doctor-in-canada

Also:

https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l6971

https://www.headmedical.com/userfiles/headmedical/webcontent/canada%20guide.pdf

If I go to medical school in the UK and become a doctor, can I then move to Canada and work as a doctor there?


Yes.

Will I have to go to a Canadian university and do extra years?


Not as far as I'm aware

Or would I be better off just going straight to a Canadian university?


I think it would be more straightforward to go to university in the UK in all honesty (assuming you're not a Canadian citizen).
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Original post by Democracy
I think being accepted for medical training in Canada is considerably more difficult compared with moving there once you have a UK CCT (i.e. you are a consultant or GP). The post-CCT route is much more common and established (...)

Alright, thanks for this!
I'll read the articles now :smile:
If you have Canadian citizenship aim to go to Canada after med school. If not, aim to go to Canada after obtaining CCT.
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Original post by Catchetat
If you have Canadian citizenship aim to go to Canada after med school. If not, aim to go to Canada after obtaining CCT.

alright thanks :smile:

is there a website which simplifies the process/ all the examinations/work I have to take after completion of medical school?
http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/credentials-exams/assessment-international-medical-graduates-e

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