Family Physicians in Canada!

For years Canada has been seen as an excellent alternative to life in the uk for not only doctors but Brits in general. Now however, it is becoming a reality for many doctors with rules and process being made simpler.

Making the move to Canada can offer doctors more financial freedom as well as a greatly improved work/life balance. Doctors in Canada are not working 60-70 hour weeks, unless they really want to but with the fee for service model it's you who is in control. Each clinic in Canada will offer a slightly different fee split but on average it is around 70%/30%. What this means is that you will take home 70% of anything you bill, the clinic will use the 30% for overheads such as the building, equipment, staffing and marketing. You will on occasion see higher or lower splits but don’t look too far into these. The main thing for you is that the clinic offer support in marketing your service, teach you how to bill efficiently and provide you with all the tools you need to be successful this is worth more than the extra 10% believe me.

While the financial side of relocating to Canada is very lucrative, it shouldn’t be the only reason you are making a move. Similar to relocating anywhere. In Canada, you will have more time to spend with family, spending time either outdoors at the lakes, mountains and beaches or enjoying the bigger cities it really does have something for everyone.

So what does it take to get there?

As a qualified General practitioner Family Physician with MRCGP, MICGP, FRACGP, FACRRM, American Board Family Medicine you would be eligible for the Canadian board CFFP. *must be via vocational training*

What this means is that you would be exempt from having to complete the CFPC Board exam, giving you CCFP by comparability of training.

The process of obtaining a license in Canada can take anywhere from 6-12 months depending on the province and license applied for. There is one exam which must be completed and this is the MCCQE Part 1, this is a one day exam and with it's difficulty regarded as the level of a 4th year medical student.

Steps:

1. Register your details with https://physiciansapply.ca/
2. Have your documentation verified
3. Apply to sit MCCQE Part 1
4. Apply for letter of comparability from the College of Family Physicians for Canada
5. Apply to the college of Physicians and Surgeons in the province you are relocating too. (It is worth bearing in mind that in order to have the license granted you would need to have an offer of employment)
6. Apply for Visa
7. Start your new life in Canada!

For more information on the positions available and how to complete the licensing process please contact me on 0131 385 0101 or at [email protected]