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1. AFMC posting re 2022 Match timing

   October 28, 2020 7:07 pm Comments Off on AFMC posting re 2022 Match timing

   AFMC Decision Regarding 2022 Resident

   (R-1) Match

    

   OTTAWA, ONTARIO –October 28, 2020 – The AFMC Board has made the following decisions regarding the 2022 Resident (R-1) Match:

   • Interviews will continue to be in a virtual format for all candidates.
   • The match timeline will be:
     • Application MSPR submission/University transcript: No earlier than Jan. 7, 2022
     • The File Review Period: January 31 to February 27, 2022
     • The Virtual Interview Period: February 28 to March 20, 2022
     • Match Day First Iteration: April 12, 2022
     • Match Day Second Iteration: May 12, 2022

2. BC is hiring specialists

   October 23, 2020 4:49 am Comments Off on BC is hiring specialists

   HealthMatch BC is holding several career fairs and webinars for physicians.

   For Specialists

   October 29th at 11am PST:  Webinar coming up for SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS with international training.

   You can register here:  https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Webinars.aspx

    

   November 17 at 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST:  Career fair aimed at SPECIALISTS.  At this event you will be able to attend presentations in a virtual auditorium, meet and talk to recruiters at virtual booths, and participate in live Q & A.

   You can register here:  www.bchealthcarejobs.com

    

   There is also an event sponsored by CFPC for family physicians.

   For Family Physicians: 

   November 4-7:  Family Medicine Forum Virtual Conference.  You can get more details and register here:  https://fmf.cfpc.ca/when-where/

3. Competence-based access to Medicine–Read and comment on Malcolm’s blog

   October 2, 2020 5:35 am Comments Off on Competence-based access to Medicine–Read and comment on Malcolm’s blog

   Malcolm Macfarlane has published a blog in the CMAJ.  Read it and join the conversation.

   CMA Policy on equity and diversity in medicine encouraging for International Medical Graduates

4. Town Hall Meeting in BC for IMGs May 21, 2020

   May 16, 2020 10:22 pm Comments Off on Town Hall Meeting in BC for IMGs May 21, 2020

   Town hall meeting for IMGs in BC.

   CSAs have been invited to a Zoom meeting for IMGs organized by physicians who immigrated to Canada.

    

   Thursday May 21 from 5:30-7 PM PDT.

    

   Here is the link for more information and registration.

    

   https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/105439871494

5. NAC OSCE updates are being required for 2021 Match

   May 11, 2020 7:07 pm Comments Off on NAC OSCE updates are being required for 2021 Match

   NAC OSCE. Dalhousie eligibility criteria for 2021 onwards.

    

   Dalhousie University Family Medicine will be requiring an updated NAC score for CaRMS 2021. This information is on their website.

    

   https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/education/postgraduate/how-to-apply.html

    

   The requirement of having taken the NAC OSCE in the spring of 2019 announced by Dalhousie Family Medicine is consistent with most programs. BUT check. The universities are beginning to post their requirements so please keep checking with carms.ca.

    

   https://www.carms.ca/match/r-1-main-residency-match/eligibility-criteria/.

    

   Click on provincial eligibility as each province has differences.

6. Submission to CPSO for competence-based access to residency training

   February 2, 2020 6:57 am Comments Off on Submission to CPSO for competence-based access to residency training

   SOCASMA made a submission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario in which we submit that they need to take control of access to residency training because the current system is not only discriminatory but also compromises the public interest by not being competence based. CMGs can fail the MCCQE1 and practice as resident physicians but IMGs have to ace the exam so they are not electronically eliminated from competition.

    

   The submission is on the CPSO webpage. http://policyconsult.cpso.on.ca/?page_id=12365

   It is the 8th submission.

7. Study resources for MCCQE Part 1

   January 20, 2020 5:56 pm Comments Off on Study resources for MCCQE Part 1

   Some study resources for studying for the MCCQE Part 1 include:

   Toronto Notes;

   Canada Q-Bank;

   CK for Step 2 of the USMLEs

   MCC’s website practice exams  mcc.ca/examinations/mccqe-part-i/preparation-resources/

   MTB (Master the Boards)

   U World Question Bank,

   Kaplan notes/Q bank

   There are also commercial courses which some people find very helpful.

    

   Canada specific that you should be prepared for:

   Ethics  https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/serve/docs/ela/goodpracticesguide/pages/index/index-e.html

    

   Study tip:  As you go through your rotations/electives, read the corresponding section in the  Toronto Notes.  This has the advantage of reinforcing what you learned, plus draws to your attention differences, if any, that are worth highlighting for future review when you are studying for the examination.

8. CSAs. Interview advice and strategies

   January 10, 2020 1:20 am Comments Off on CSAs. Interview advice and strategies

   We published Interview Advice and Strategies in the Resources for members only section.  Includes:

   Links and Videos

   General Advice

   Popular Questions

   Interview Pitfalls

   What to ask Interviewer

   After the Interview

9. Important Meeting for CSAs and their families in Vancouver

   October 22, 2019 12:42 pm Comments Off on Important Meeting for CSAs and their families in Vancouver

   NOTICE of MEETING for CANADIANS STUDYING MEDICINE ABROAD

   and THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.   Tues. Nov. 12, 2019

   Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2019

   Time:  6:45 PM

   Place:  Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia.

   Want to practice Medicine back home in Canada? If you are or have a loved one studying medicine abroad, you should attend this meeting.  Canadians who chose to study medicine abroad face significant barriers to accessing residency training in Canada.  Do you know what these barriers are and how to position yourself or help your child to succeed?

   At this meeting we will be discussing-

   • The current system of access to residency training
   • What we are doing to make residency training fair and accountable
   • What we are doing to create more residency positions for Canadians
   • What Medical students should do to improve their chances of matching
   • Connect you to people who have been successful in matching
   • A CSA who is now licensed and practicing will speak and answer questions

   THIS IS A MEETING YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS. MEDICAL STUDENTS- PLEASE POST THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR SCHOOLS AND OTHER SCHOOLS AND FORWARD IT TO YOUR CANADIAN CLASSMATES. ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO ATTEND THE MEETING.

   Please RSVP socasma@outlook.com or message us on Facebook the number that will be attending the meeting, together with any questions or requests and we will make a note of these and try to include these in the discussion.

   Arrangements can be made for people from out of town to attend via Zoom.

10. Election: Health care top of list. Campaigns in Swing Ridings

    October 19, 2019 5:01 pm Comments Off on Election: Health care top of list. Campaigns in Swing Ridings

    For all of you in swing ridings or near swing ridings, candidates are focusing their last days here.  And health care is at the top of the charts for issues that concern Canadians.

    This is an important opportunity to get out and speak to the need for:

    1.  Transferring funds to provinces for more residency positions;
    2.  Stop using our scarce residency training resources on foreigners.  Demand the federal government reinstate mandatory Labour Market Impact Assessments for foreigners seeking residency training in Canada.

    Act now.

    https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-scheer-says-liberals-and-ndp-co-operating-in-parliament-would-be/

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50003913?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cpjyg1gke9qt/canada-election-2019&link_location=live-reporting-story