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IMG-Specific Program
The
Medical Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates (MLPIMG)
General
Information
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Selection Process
About the Program
Contact Information
General
Information
The Medical Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates (MLPIMG) assists
foreign-trained physicians, residing in Canada, to obtain medical licensure for primary
care practice in rural areas of Manitoba. Prior to the commencement of MLPIMG training, foreign-trained doctors must
obtain sponsorship from a rural regional health authority, which includes financial
support during the period of enhanced medical training, and agreement by the physicians
to practise in the sponsoring regions after obtaining conditional medical registration
with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.
Number of Positions Per Year:
• 30 assessment positions available/year
• 25 training positions available/year
Language of Examination, Assessment and Training:
English
Dates
and Deadlines >>
Prior Postgraduate Training: A minimum of one year postgraduate medical
training is required.
Recency of Practice/Clinical Training Criteria:
•
The IMG must not have
been out of practice for any longer than 7 years prior to March 31, 2008.
• Must have practised primarily in general practice (primary care, family medicine). Under exceptional circumstances, applicants with other certifications and with extensive experience in general practice may be considered.
Disciplines Offered: General Practice
Return-of-Service Agreement (ROS): yes
Costs:
• No cost to applicants.
Past Program Statistics: N/A
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Eligibility
Requirements
Immigration Status: Be a permanent resident (landed immigrant)
or a Canadian Citizen.
Resident of Manitoba Status: Where there are applicants of equal merit, preference
will be given to those who have demonstrated residency in Manitoba of over six
months duration.
Postgraduate medical training: Must have a minimum of one-year postgraduate
medical education acceptable to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM).
Exams: Have a pass standing on the MCCEE. Preferred consideration may be
given to candidates who have also completed the MCCQE Part 1 and/or Part 2.
Language Requirements: Must have Canadian Language Benchmark with a minimum level 7 in speaking/listening, 8 in reading, 7 in writing.
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Application
Process
Included with the application are:
• an application form
• important dates
• an authorization of release of ‘report of
assessment’ form
• a "Certificate of Pre-registration
Physician Training" form
Also required for Manitoba residents, is an affidavit confirming that you are a resident of Manitoba.
See MLPIMG web
site for Application Information Package.
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Selection
Process
Initial Screening
The application is screened to ensure that candidates meet eligibility requirements and
that the application is complete. See application information package for details of
requirements.
File Review
A committee reviews applications and selects candidates for the CAPE assessment. Candidates may undergo the CAPE assessment a maximum of two times. Undergoing CAPE as part of the MLPIMG does not guarantee a training position. Eligibility for a training position is based on the candidate’s CAPE results. Candidates who
are accepted may be eligible for financial assistance from the Province of Manitoba to
cover the cost of CAPE.
Interview
Application to the MLPIMG does not guarantee an interview to the applicant. Once the completed applications are reviewed, a select number of candidates will be invited for an interview. Selected candidates will undergo an assessment. See MLPIMG for additional information about the assessment process.
There is no limit to the number of times that applicants
may apply to the MLPIMG program. Applicants who reapply to the MLPIMG program have
typically completed additional exams and as a result may be considered in a more advanced
category.
NOTE: The CAPE is an assessment tool utilized by the MLPIMG. Candidates wishing to pursue this route to medical licensure in Manitoba apply to the MLPIMG, and if accepted, undergo the CAPE. Candidates do not apply to the CAPE.
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About
the Program
The program is offered in three stages:
1) Preparation and
Pre-assessment >>
Excerpted and adapted from MLPIMG
This stage is optional and is designed to help develop
language skills and knowledge, and the ability to study and work successfully in
Canada’s health care system.
2) Assessment/
Enhanced Training (CAPE) >>
Assessment
The Clinicians Assessment and Professional Enhancement (CAPE) is a 3-day process that will be used to measure the performance of the applicant against provincial standards for physician practice.
Enhanced Training
Following the CAPE process, candidates who meet the program criteria will be directed to the Faculty of Medicine to discuss the enhanced training program, which must be completed in a maximum of one year. A candidate will not be eligible for the training program if weaknesses are identified in more than three core areas of medical training or if more than one year of enhanced training is determined to be required to address deficiencies.
Before entering the enhanced training program, applicants must have a written offer of employment from a Regional Health Authority (RHA).
See MLPIMG web site for details.
3) Licensure >>
Candidates may apply for conditional registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba following satisfactory completion of the one year MLPIMG. They may begin primary care practice, and will work closely with a practice advisory and will have mandatory audits. They will have up to five years to obtain the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) and up to seven years to obtain the Certificate of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).
NOTE: All IMG candidates who are selected must complete a 4-week structured orientation period prior to commencing the enhanced residency training.
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NOTE: Information in this webpage may be subject to change without notice.
Contact
Information
Medical Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates
c/o International Medical Graduates Program (IMGP)
University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine
260 – 727 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3E 3P5
Telephone: (204) 789-3616
Web site: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mlpimg/index.html#ensure
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Other Programs
International Medical Graduate (IMG) Assessment Process for Conditional Licensure
1. A candidate must have a valid pass standing on the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam (MCCEE).
2. A candidate who has a valid pass standing on the MCCEE must send his/her CV to the Physician Resource Coordination Office (PRCO) for a cursory review, and can do so by registering on the PRCO Health Employment web site. A candidate may also be referred by a Regional Health Authority (RHA)/Employer to the PRCO, but must have a valid pass standing on the MCCEE.
3. A candidate must complete a formal application with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) prior to being referred to the pre-screening interview, and must meet the requirements for conditional registration.
4. If a candidate appears to meet the requirements for conditional registration in Manitoba, the CPSM will inform the candidate and the PRCO. The PRCO will contact the physician directly to schedule a pre-screening interview. If applicable, the RHA/Employer that has provided the job offer will also be notified by the PRCO.
5. If the candidate is successful in the pre-screening interview, he/she will be required to obtain a job offer from an RHA/Employer (if this has not yet been done) before the referral for the Minister’s Certificate can be made. The PRCO will refer the candidate to the Health Employment web site to contact prospective employers directly for a job offer. To assist with the candidate’s search for a job, his/her name will also be added to an Opportunities List as being eligible for a job offer. The Opportunities List is distributed to RHAs/Employers listed on the website. Once a job offer has been obtained, a request for a Minister's Certificate will be made by the PRCO to the CPSM.
6. If a candidate is successful in the pre-screening interview, has met the requirements for conditional registration, has a valid job offer, and has obtained the Minister's Certificate, he/she will be referred for the Orientation, Family Practice Assessment (FPA), and Clinical Field Assessment (CFA). The University of Manitoba will contact candidate directly regarding a mutually agreeable date and location for assessment. The RHA/Employer will be notified. The candidate will be prioritized for the assessment based upon principles agreed to by the RHAs/Employers and will be scheduled for the process on that basis.
NOTE: If successful on the assessment, the candidate will be required to practise in rural or Northern Manitoba for the RHA/Employer noted on the Minister's Certificate.
For additional information visit www.healthemployment.ca.
Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS)
IMGs can also enter training programs through the first iteration of the CaRMS match.
Provincial Restrictions >>
See CaRMS web site for application procedure.
Conditional Registration >>
For details on Conditional Registration, see the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba web site.
Special Assessments
by the RCPSC >>
For additional summary information on licensure of IMGs in
Manitoba, see the Work Destinations web site. |
