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I have a first professional degree in medicine, but I don't have doctor license

rkkglobe

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Oct 15, 2017
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Hi,
I am a MBBS doctor but working in clinical research so My NOC is not same as for a physician. Where should I get my ECA report from? WES or MCC??
Thanks
 
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may88

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Jun 23, 2017
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Hi,
I am a MBBS doctor but working in clinical research so My NOC is not same as for a physician. Where should I get my ECA report from? WES or MCC??
Thanks
MCC. This has nothing to do with your current job title. This is proof of what education you completed.
 
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rkkglobe

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Oct 15, 2017
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MCC. This has nothing to do with your current job title. This is proof of what education you completed.
Thanks May 88,

I got confused because for pharmacists the following was written in the CIC website:
  • if you are in a position where you do not need a license (organizations such as the pharmaceutical industry and government which require a pharmacy degree because of the education or skill set, but may not require a licence to practice pharmacy), you can have your credentials assessed by one of the other designated ECA organizations. Contact the regulatory authority in the province where you plan to live to find out if you need a licence to practice your intended occupation.
 

rkkglobe

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Oct 15, 2017
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My WES report indicates my Canadian equivalent degree is a first professional degree in medicine( Doctor of medicine), but I don't have doctor license in Canada yet and also I am working in a car dealership now. can I use this ECA report to get 135 points in education factor?

Thanks your help!
Dear mondayliang,

Where did you get your ECA from, WES or MCC? I am MBBS doctor but working in clinical research in Singapore.
 
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may88

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Jun 23, 2017
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Thanks May 88,

I got confused because for pharmacists the following was written in the CIC website:
  • if you are in a position where you do not need a license (organizations such as the pharmaceutical industry and government which require a pharmacy degree because of the education or skill set, but may not require a licence to practice pharmacy), you can have your credentials assessed by one of the other designated ECA organizations. Contact the regulatory authority in the province where you plan to live to find out if you need a licence to practice your intended occupation.
I was in your exact same situation. I did the WES then ended up having to do the MCC as well, so don't waste your time and always stay on the safe side.
 
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rkkglobe

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Oct 15, 2017
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I was in your exact same situation. I did the WES then ended up having to do the MCC as well, so don't waste your time and always stay on the safe side.
Thanks May88,
How long did it take for you to do the ECA by MCC?
 

rkkglobe

Newbie
Oct 15, 2017
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About 3 months. It's a long process, but I also sent the wrong documents, plus I had to get them translated. Hopefully, yours won't take as long.
Dear May88,
May I know what your primary NOC was? Actually, the consultant I have been talking to said that as my primary NOC is not of a physician, I can use the ECA report issued by WES. I am so confused.
 

DRMDSMUHIT

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Jan 30, 2018
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My WES report indicates my Canadian equivalent degree is a first professional degree in medicine( Doctor of medicine), but I don't have doctor license in Canada yet and also I am working in a car dealership now. can I use this ECA report to get 135 points in education factor?

Thanks your help!
Hello Sir, did you apply in express entry? Which one did you select- bachelor or professional degree? Please let me know.
 

valvi

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May 14, 2018
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Im living in Canada and still working in africa as a doctor in Humanitaring NGO , so my WES report indicates my Canadian equivalent degree is a first professional degree in medicine( Doctor of medicine). what 's the next step
 

may88

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Jun 23, 2017
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Im living in Canada and still working in africa as a doctor in Humanitaring NGO , so my WES report indicates my Canadian equivalent degree is a first professional degree in medicine( Doctor of medicine). what 's the next step
To my knowledge, even though the WES says you're "Canadian equivalent degree is a first professional degree in medicine( Doctor of medicine)", you still need to do the ECA by MCC. Again, this is to my knowledge.
Good luck.
 

medwiz

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This is direct quote from WES website regarding ECA:

Principal applicants intending to apply as a Physician/Specialist Physician (NOC 3111 or 3112) must be assessed by the Medical Council of Canada. Individuals intending to apply as a Pharmacist (NOC 3131) must have an assessment from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada. For more Information for Physicians and Pharmacists, please visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

So if your NOC is not one of the above no need for MCC ECA.. WES is sufficient

MCC source verification of credentials is an important step in gaining licensure to practice medicine in Canada... That is different than applying for PR
MCC of course takes much longer to verify ur credentials as they send it to ECFMG who in turn independently verify your degree directly with the medical school
 
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mogzy911

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Jan 18, 2018
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I am a doctor but not practicing I am a lecturer of medicine. I sent for ECA my PHD to WES and got assessed. DO I still need to send to MCC??
I understand that if I am applying as a phsycian I need the MCC assessemnt but what if I am applying as a lecturer or professor?