SOCASMA is looking for IMGs who are qualified and prepared to work in the Associate Physician categories that have been enacted in BC. HPA-Bylaws.pdf (cpsbc.ca) sections 2-25, 2-26, and 2-27.
The associate physician enactment of 2020 has only resulted in one registrant to January 2023. More and more licensed physicians are coming to realize that they personally must take action to help applicants become registered to overcome barriers.
A group has been formed in southeastern British Columbia (Elkford and Sparwood) and Northern Vancouver Island (Port Hardy) which is prepared to sponsor IMGs who meet the requirements for these classifications. SOCASMA has agreed to help with the location of qualified IMGs. The group has organized physicians who are prepared to supervise and mayors who are prepared to facilitate sponsorship letters from Health Authorities and put in place necessary infrastructure. CSAs, refugees, and immigrant physicians are welcome to apply.
Currently, these classifications are not pathways to full licensure. However, through these associate physician positions the group hopes to advance a concept to integrate the structure and requirements of Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) into the experience of associate physicians so the group will be positioned to encourage the CPSBC and the Ministry of Health to allow this experience to stand as a type of PRA which will lead to full licensure and provide these communities with fully licensed physicians.
Please refer to the CPSBC bylaws sections 2-25, 2-26, and 2-27 for the necessary qualifications.
Please email socasma@outlook.com with your CV if you meet the qualifications and are interested in working as associate physician in Elkford, Sparwood, or Port Hardy, BC.
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