Medical License Bridging Program
for International Medical Doctors
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About the Bridging Program
The Medical License Bridging Program for International Medical Doctors provides training in medical communication, healthcare culture, familiarity with Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Observership -based clinical work experience. This focused training supports the IMDs in passing the registration exams and obtaining residency positions as a result of:
- Improved language proficiency
- Enhanced clinical performance
- Targeted residency submission support
- Familiarity with Canadian medical practice. |
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The two-year Bridging Program will assist 130 IMDs throughout Eastern Ontario from July 2008 through March 2010 in seven separate cohorts. More than 120 hours are dedicated to workshops and Observerships. The workshops are conducted in Ottawa and the Observerships take place in health care facilities throughout Eastern Ontario. OSCE training and practice testing is conducted in partnership with the University of Ottawa Medical School.
There are three Bridging Program streams:
- Communications Focus – workshops in communications and medical workplace culture
- Clinical Training Program – Stream 1 plus OSCE training/
practice
- Full Program – Stream 2 plus Observership
The Bridging Program supports IMDs in many different ways on their individual road to licensure:
- Academic/clinical training or upgrading
- Patient interaction & medical communication review
- Preparation support for licensure examinations
- In-clinic work experience
- Curriculum vitae and personal statement support
- Language assessment and training
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Program Components
1. Canadian Medical Workplace Culture Workshop:
- Ethical aspects of practice
- Legal aspects of practice
- Organizational aspects of practice
- Community health
2. Patient Interaction and Communication in Canadian Medical
Practice Workshop:
- Patient-centered care
- Systematic approaches to doctor-patient encounters
- Overcoming language barriers
- Overcoming cultural barriers
- Integrating legal and ethical knowledge into interviews
- Communication challenges (sexual history, cross-cultural interviews, inter-professional conflict, etc.)
3. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Workshop:
Standardized clinical case scenarios with standardized patients and physician feedback. The workshop includes in-class instruction, coached role-plays, individual videotaped performances on rehearsed medical cases and mock OSCE testing in a medical evaluation setting.
4. Clinical Experience - Observership:
10 days in-clinic experience under the supervision of a Canadian medical licensed doctor.
5. Support Services:
Individual counselling and support services provided by dedicated Bridging Program staff. Guidance and support offered in document submission, preparation of effective Curriculum Vitae, and Personal Statements.
6. Program Schedule:
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Eligibility Criteria
IMDs enter the Bridging Program through customized streams that recognize their individual readiness to successfully complete the program activities. Program entrance eligibility criteria include:
- Medical Doctor degree (FAIMER recognised)
- Landed immigrant, permanent resident or Canadian citizen
- Pass grade in MCCEE
- Preferred consideration may be given to candidates who
have:
- Passed MCCQE Part 1 or MCCQE Part 2 and/or
- Passed CEPHEA CE1
- Postgraduate medical training
- TOEFL CBT score of 250 plus TSE score of 50 or
- TOEFL IBT score of 100e
How to Apply
IMDs interested in the Bridging Program will be assessed for suitabilty.
Please carefully read the instructions and follow the steps below to apply:
- Download the Bridging Program Application Form by right clicking on the link below and selecting Save Target As...
- Open the form using Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice.org (see below for details).
- Complete the entire form.
- Save the form by selecting File - Save as (Ensure that the Save as type is set to Microsoft Office Excel Workbook(*.xls). Remember to save the form in an easy to find location).
- Email the form as an attachment to mlbp@cic.ca
- Staff will evaluate your application and be in contact with you.
Download the Bridging Program Application Form(Excel file) >>
If you do not have access to Microsoft Excel you can download a free alternative called
OpenOffice.org. Once you have downloaded and installed OpenOffice.org you can use the included Calc application to open the Intake Form.
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Contact Information
Medical License Bridging Program
for International Medical Doctors
219 Argyle Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2P 2H4
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Arber Zaplluzha: Project Manager
Tel: (613) 232-9634 Ext 418
Email: arber@cic.ca
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Karin Decloux: Job Developer
Tel: (613) 232-9634 Ext 304
Email: karin@cic.ca
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Sponsors and Partners
Participating Partners
- Catholic Immigration Centre
- University of Ottawa - Faculty of Medicine
- LASI World Skills
- Centretown Community Health Centre
- Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
- Many other Eastern Ontario clinics and healthcare facilities
Funded by:
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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