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:
- Credential assessment
- Language assessment and training
- In-clinic work experience
- Academic/clinical training or upgrading
- Preparation support for licensure examinations
- Patient interaction & medical communication review
- Curriculum vitae and personal statement support
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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-culturalinterviews, 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 IMDs licensure efforts, preparation of effective Curriculum Vitae, and Personal Statements.
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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
- Ont. CE1 and,
- have postgraduate medical training
- TOEFL CBT score of 250 plus TSE score of 50 or
- TOEFL IBT score of 100e
How to Apply
Each interested IMD interested in the Bridging Program will be assessed for suitabilty. Please follow the steps below:
- Download the Bridging Program Application Form (see Excel file below)
- Complet the entire form.
- Save the Excel file.
- Email the Excel file as an attachment to arber@cic.ca
- Staff will evaluate your application and be in contact with you.
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Contact Information
Medical License Bridging Program
for International Medical Doctors
219 Argyle Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2P 2H4
Contact: Arber Zaplluzha: Project Manager
Tel: (613) 232-9634 Ext 418
Email: arber@cic.ca
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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