January 16, 2023
A College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) five-year pilot project aims to bring more doctors to the province faster. The goal of the pilot is to evaluate whether eligible international medical graduates (IMGs) may begin independently practising in their identified communities faster. The pilot will waive certain requirements, such as clinical review exams and the first three-month assessment for IMGs who have comparable training to that obtained in Canadian universities. Approved jurisdictions for internationally trained family doctors and general practitioners include Australia, Ireland, the U.K. and the U.S. For specialists, the list of countries is broader and includes Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa.