| Provincial Resources of Interest to IMGs
|
|
Health Care in
Alberta
Demographic Background:
Population: 3,172,121 (January 2004)
Source: Statistics
Canada
Languages
See Statistics Canada web site for breakdown of languages.
Health Care Facilities:
Excerpted and adapted from The
Canada Health Act Annual Report for Alberta.
In 2002 - 2003 in Alberta, there were 100 acute care facilities, 110 continuing care
centres, 1 rehabilitative centre, 3 community care facilities, 53 non-hospital day surgery
facilities and 157 non-hospital diagnostic facilities.
Alberta Centres and Hospitals >>
List of Capital Health Hospitals >>
Physician Distribution:
Statistics
Regarding Physician Numbers (2003)
In the 2002 - 2003 fiscal year, there were 5,206 physicians and 1,777 allied health
practitioners in Alberta.
Government Links:
Alberta Department of Health and
Wellness >>
Alberta Health Care Insurance
Plan (AHCIP) >>
Prescription
Drug Programs >>
For additional information on Alberta’s Health Care System, see the Canada Health Act Annual
Report, Alberta.
Top of Page
>>
Medical
Licensure in Alberta
IMG Routes to Licensure >>
Faculty of Medicine:
University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine
University of
Alberta Faculty of Medicine
Medical Professional Organizations:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
Provincial Medical Regulatory Authority
Alberta College of Family Physicians
Alberta Medical Association
The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan
Society of Rural Physicians of Canada,
Central Region
This region comprises Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Alberta Rural Medical Network
Medical
Professional Organizations in Alberta
Key National Medical
Professional Organizations >>
Credentialling Service used by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta:
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) International
Credentials Services (EICS): US$150 (per 2004)
Top of Page
>>
Physician Recruitment
and Health Care Employment in Alberta
The Alberta
Rural Physicians Action Plan >>
Physician Recruitment:
Alberta Rural Physician Link >>
Alberta
Health Jobs Virtual Recruitment Fair >>
Alberta Learning Information Service
Information on regulated professions,
education programs, salaries, etc.
CERTinfo
OCCinfo (health care professions page)
Medical Communication Assessment Program >>
M-CAP is a 16 week, full-time Medical Communication Assessment Program aimed at assisting immigrant International Medical Graduates to increase their language & communication skills for entry into the medical profession.
Capital Health - Clinical Opportunities for International Medical Graduates>>
IMGCP - International Medical Graduate Clinical Preceptorship
IMGSP - International Medical Graduate Surgical Preceptorship
Capital Health, Medical Affairs
Physician Preceptorship Programs
Suite 500, North Tower
Capital Health Center
10030 – 107 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4
Phone (780) 735-0702
Fax (780) 735-0756
E-mail: PhysicianPreceptorship@capitalhealth.ca
Website: www.capitalhealth.ca/international
(Note: These programs do not lead to full licensure, however they do provide successful graduates opportunities to work with an attending physician.)
Calgary Clinical Assistant Program (CCAP)
This program introduces a new level of health care provider; and potentially provides a Transition Program to create a more successful cadre of international medical graduates as they proceed to residency programs.
See also Regional Health
Authorities web sites.
General Heath Care Employment
Links >>
Top of Page
>>
Preparation
for the Exams/Assessment
Courses:
Clinical Exam Preparation Course offered through the University of Calgary
Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development: ‘MCC Clinical
Exam Preparation Weekend’: Offered periodically
For a general discussion of study supports see Preparation for the Exams/Assessment.
IMG Support Group:
Alberta International Medical
Graduates Association (AIMGA) >>
NOTE: This Web site does not endorse
any private or public schools. If you are considering attending a school, research it
thoroughly and speak with other IMGs who have attended the school.
|
