Hi everyone,
I'm about to start my 4th year of my 5-year undergrad med degree in Australia. I'd really like to do my residency in Canada (Alberta if possible) with the future intention of migrating there.
Is it a lost hope, is it worth the huge investment of time and money for what seems like an impossible chance for IMGs when I have a pretty straightforward path through to a fellowship training program set out for me here at home in Australia?
I do have a few small advantages (well, hopefully), would any of the following count for much?
1. About 5 years ago I did 6 months of secondary schooling in Newfoundland
2. I have family there who would be willing to support me in any way
3. I'm incredibly young, I started med school straight after high school and will be 21 when I graduate as a doctor
4. In my fifth year of med school I can do an elective overseas and I can complete this in Canada
5. My long distance partner (we don't quite qualify as common law partners) was born in and has never left Alberta
6. I am quite good at French
Other than this, I realise that even taking the time to do the MCCEE, the NAC etc, it's a pretty hopeless case for me to dream of getting permanent residency to even apply for a residency postgrad training anywhere in Canada, isn't it?