Good post...but most immigrant doctors are currently working as a taxi driver in Canada...so go get your driving license if you don't have any!!drhabib said:Hi Doctors! We all know that licensing of General Physician / specialist is a lengthy and uncertain process for immigrant physician in Canada. As alternative profession, I have found the followings. Let us share our views, experience in Canada and future thoughts regarding the following alternatives:
1. Physician assistant
2. Medical office assistant
3. Clinical Research Associate
Public health/community health
4. Diagnostic Sonography,
5. Occupational health and safety
6. Anesthesia Assistant
Cardiovascular Perfusion
7. Diabetes Educator
8. Respiratory therapist
9. Sleep Medicine Technology
Clinical Laboratory Quality Manager
Diagnostic Cytology
10. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI
11. Licensed Practical nurse
Please add professions which you feel levelheaded and can be adopted by physician. We should also discuses about the pathways of adopting theses professions.
Thanks
I am a silent reader of this forum. Thanks for all the contributions which helped me understand a lot about the process. I hope I can contribute to newbies in future.Dr.Hasib said:U cant apply if u dont have minimum 1 year continuous paid work experience.
music said:I am a silent reader of this forum. Thanks for all the contributions which helped me understand a lot about the process. I hope I can contribute to newbies in future.
I plan to apply under NOC 3112. I am a IMG worked in a hospital in Pakistan in 2001. In addition, I also had my own private clinic. I have a question on the experience.
So, when I file the application, what documents should I submit to show my experience. what document should I submit as proof to show my private clinic experience?
Thanks for the reply in advance.
- Saeed
Thanks Dr. That helps a lot.Dr.Hasib said:WORK EXPERIENCE
For you and your spouse or common-law partner:
•notarized employment contracts from your present and past employers, accompanied by an English or French translation
•original and up-to-date letters of reference from your past and current employers. Letters must be written on company letterhead and show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, and be stamped with the company's official seal.
Letters must include all of the following information:
•the specific period of your employment with the company
•the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time spent in each position
•your main responsibilities and duties in each position
•your total annual salary plus benefits
•the signature of your immediate supervisor or the personnel officer of the company
•a business card of the person signing
If you cannot provide a reference from your current employer, provide a written explanation.
If you have experience as a self-employed person, provide copies of:
•business/company registration documents,
•proof of business conducted with clients (invoices, bills, client references)
•balance sheets,
•income tax returns, and/or
•proof of your licence to practice (if you are a private practitioner)"
regards,
Dr.Hasib
i do have my driving license and i also know that most of the IMGs are in odd-jobs like taxi driver, guard or salesman. but i also know some IMGs who have been studying in those alternative subjects. the purpose of my post is to initiate a discussion on the alternative health science subjects in terms of the course length, cost, job prospect and availability for IMGs in candaDr.Hasib said:Good post...but most immigrant doctors are currently working as a taxi driver in Canada...so go get your driving license if you don't have any!!