Royal College announces changes to streamline certification process for internationally trained physicians
To help alleviate the health human resources crisis in Canada, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is working to streamline the process for internationally trained specialists to be certified in Canada through several alternate pathways (the standard pathway being medical school and residency done in accredited programs in Canada). “We’re trying to create […]
Doug Ford says he’ll fast-track approvals for doctors and nurses from other provinces to work in Ontario
Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation in February that would immediately allow doctors, nurses and other accredited health-care professionals from the rest of Canada to work in Ontario, helping to ease a staffing crunch. Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation in February that would immediately allow doctors, nurses and […]
Alberta now offering accelerated licensing for internationally trained doctors, specialists
‘Eligibility may expand,’ says College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Some international medical graduates can now fast-track their licensing in Alberta. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) announced a five-year pilot project Monday to bring more doctors to the province faster, amid an ongoing shortage and strained emergency departments. The CPSA released a […]