Returning to BC

[TimmyH]

Hello all,

I am a board certified Internal Medicine Physician (practicing independently for 2 years now) in USA. I am also a Canadian citizen but i am an IMG. I did only 3 years of Internal Medicine here in the USA. I know you need 4 years of training for Canada. Would the 2 years of independently practicing count for anything? Or does it have to specifically a post grad training year?

Also, if it does count, do I need to take the MCCQE to go back to BC or my USMLE exams would suffice?

Thanks in advance

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[Iris42]

I think It has to be a chief year or ACGME-accredited fellowship, independent practice doesn't count unfortunately.

 

[TheTravelingShrink]

Practicing Medicine In British Columbia

Here is the ultimate guide to transitioning from the US to practicing medicine in British Columbia. We include the essentials for medical licensure, finding a job, and immigration.

www.hippocraticadventures.com

Per this article here, it seems that their requirements are not necessarily 100% rigid, and you might be able to get around this by being board-certified and taking the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Canada Exams. It's probably worth contacting the BC board to check.