BC is hiring specialists

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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 […]

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

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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

CMA Equity and Diversity Policy seeks equality for all–on paper.

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In the Spring of 2020, the Canadian Medical Association released its Policy on Equity and Diversity, a policy which aligns with the fundamental principles of what it means to be Canadian: “Equity in the medical profession is achieved when every person has the opportunity to realize their full potential to create and sustain a career […]

SOCASMA provides submission in response to CPSO’s consultation

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The College of Physicians ans Surgeons of Ontario has launched its yearly consultation regarding Professional Responsibilities in Medical Education for which the deadline is Sepember 30, 2020. See http://policyconsult.cpso.on.ca/?page_id=12714 Click on following link for SOCASMA’s submission in response to this consultation : Submission for CPSO 20.10.01

CSAs and IMGs are urged to apply for a position on the Board of Directors of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

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We are encouraging our members to consider applying to the board of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. There are currently no representation of Canadians who have studied medicine abroad on the Boards that make the decisions about CSAs and IMGs. Thus getting ourselves to the table is important. Here is the […]

THE ASSOCIATION OF FACULTIES OF MEDICINE OF CANADA: A GOOD SOURCE OF INFORMATION

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Founded in 1943, AFMC represents the 17 Canadian Faculties of Medicine. Visit its web site: https://afmc.ca/ You may also want to register for AMMC’s newsletter : https://afmc.ca/en/news-publications/newsletters AFMC CANADIAN RESIDENCY VIRTUAL PROMOTION GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for all stakeholders involved in the 2021 R1 match. The Association of Faculties […]

Come Home to Beautiful British Columbia : Services provided by Health Match B.C.

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Click to the link below for more information : https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Documents/Brochures/ComeHomeToBeautifulBC.aspx

SOCASMA WELCOMES AND RESPONDS TO CMA’S POLICY ON EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

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The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has recently published the CMA Policy on Equity and Diversity in Medicine. The awareness of discrimination in the medical profession and the development of this CMA policy brings tremendous hope to the international medical graduate community that there will be a change. In the words of the CMA: “When we […]

Nouvelles du Québec / Quebec News

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(ENGLISH FOLLOWS.) Socasma a récemment reçu une correspondance du Dr. Lucie Opartrny, sous-ministre adjoint du ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, nous indiquant que les Canadiens hors Québec qui sont diplômés des programmes internationaux de médecine pourront dorénavant présenter leur demande d’admission en résidence au Québec. Le site web de CARMS […]

KEY WEB SITES FOR JOB SEARCH IN THE HEALTH FIELD FOR UNMATCHED PHYSICIANS

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Click on the link below to access key web sites for job search in the health field for unmatched physicians. Should you have other web sites to recommend, please send us an e-mail at: socasma.working@gmail.com Click here to access document: JOBS