Residency Training in Canada by Dr. Mohammad AlGhamdi 2016

8/18/2019 Residency Training in Canada by Dr. Mohammad AlGhamdi 2016

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MOHAMMAD ALKHAZIM ALGHAMDI, PT, PHDD I R E C T O R O F M E D I C A L S C H O L A R S H I P D E P A R T M E N T

S A U D I A R A B I A N C U L T U R A L B U R E A U I N C A N A D A 2 0 1 6

Residency and fellowship training

in Canada


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Introduction

Historical Legacy

PGME Training in Canada

Statistics

Application Process

Arrival

Outline


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Introduction

The Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau (SACB) inOttawa, Canada has facilitated trainingopportunities for Saudi physicians since 1978.

Residency and Fellowship training opportunitiesare based on contractual agreements betweenSACB and Canadian medical schools.

The Medical Admissions Department at SACBassists applicants starting from the applicationprocess and throughout physicians’ medical

training in Canada.


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Historical Legacy

Canada has been Saudi Arabia’s major partner in medicaleducation for over 30 years.

This partnership has produced over 4,000 Saudi medicalgraduates; many of whom have now assumed seniorleadership roles within Saudi Arabia’s health care system.

Today over 1000 Saudi physicians are receivingpostgraduate medical residency training in hospitals acrossCanada and are providing treatment and expert medical

care to millions of Canadian patients.


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The Association of Faculties of Medicine*Annual Census of Post-M.D. Training (CAPER)

Postgraduate Medical Education in Canada

High School

UndergraduateMedical Degree

High School

UndergraduateDegree

UndergraduateMedical Degree

Postgraduate Medical Education Residency

Postgraduate Medical Education Fellowship

Population 35,000,000Total doctors (nottrainees)

78657

Medical Schools 17 s

Medical Students 2700

Residents 13439

Fellows 2446

Teaching (full-time) 13360

Teaching (part-time) 9603

Teaching (volunteers) 28537

Research resources 3 billions $

Saudi Arabia Canada


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Related agencies

http://residentdoctors.ca/http://residentdoctors.ca/


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ALBERTA

CALGARY

MANITOBA

QUEEN'S

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MONTREAL

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Saudi Doctors Graduates:The Past 5 Years


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Number of Graduates 2009-2015

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McMaster

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Performance on MCCEE with Respect to AllCandidates

40-60 % of Saudi medical

graduates apply for MCCEE


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RCPSC Certified Physicians(2007-2011)

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The National IMG Database Report 2012(CAPER)


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Comparison of Saudi Physicians to Other IMGsTraining in Canada (2015)

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McGill

Toronto

McMaster

Western Ontario

British Columbia

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Alberta

Dalhousie

Kaplan / Language Institute

Calgary

Montreal

Manitoba

Queen's

Laval

Certificate

Sponsored Saudi Doctors in CanadianSchools (2015)

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11

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45

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388

480

Bachelor

Certificate

Preparatory

Dentistry

PostgraduateStudies

Residency

Fellowship


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Saudi Physicians and Sponsoring Agency(Data as at Dec. 2015)

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Qassim University

King Abdullah Medical City in…

Jeddah University

Umm Al-Qura University

Taibah University

University of Dammam

King fahad Specialist Hospital in…

Ministry of Defence and Aviation

King Saud bin Abdulaziz…

King Faisal Specialist Hospital…

Ministry of Health

King Fahad Medical City

Ministry of National Gard

King Abdulaziz University

Ministry of Education

King Saud University

Other Sponsoring Agencies Other Sponsoring Agencies

Taif University 9

Mohammed bin Abdulaziz8

King Abdullah Uni Hospital7

Imam University 7

Jazan University 6

King Saud Medical City 6

King Khaled University 5

Prince Mohammed Med City 5

King Faisal University 5

Security Forces Hospital4

Prince Sattam University 4

Princess Nourah University 3

King Faisal Medical City 3Majmaah University 3

University of Hail3

Al-Baha University 3

University of Tabuk 3

Royal Saudi Land Forces2

Ministry of Interior1

Shaqra University 1

Saudi Bureau deals with 40 Saudi Sponsors


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Factors for Success

Contractual Agreements Between SACB and Canadian Medical Schools

• 5-year agreements with 15 (out of 17) schools.

• Tuition is unified among all schools.• SACB pays the doctor stipend through the medical schools• Doctor consent to release information for Saudi bureau• Doctors to be back home (Saudi) after training• SACB is the only guarantor for all Saudi trainees

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139

138

136

20

Academic Merit Awards

Publication Merit Awards

Presentation Merit Awards

Passing Royal College Exam

Master's / PhD Thesis

Achievement of SaudiPhysicians

A generous sponsorship program

The development of an application system “MAS”


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Candidate

Canadian University

Call for Interview

Offers

The Application Process

Saudi Bureau

MAS = Medical Application System

Sponsor

http://apps.saudibureau.org/medical/http://apps.saudibureau.org/medical/


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Required Documents

SACB NominationForm completed bysponsoring agency

Medical Council ofCanada Evaluation

Examination (MCCEE)CV

Personal Statement

Medical SchoolTranscripts

Internship CertificateMedical Diploma

(MBBS Certificate)Three recent

Reference Letters

Choice of specialty

(as indicated bysponsoring agency on

Nomination Form)

Board Certificate(Fellowshipapplicants)


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Nomination Form


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MCCEE/ Evaluation Exam

The Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) is a four-

hour, computer-based examination offered in both English and French at more

than 500 centers in 80 countries worldwide.

International medical students or U.S. osteopathic students in the final 20

months of their program and international medical school graduates or U.S.

osteopathic graduates must take the MCCEE as a prerequisite for eligibility to

the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examinations.


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MCCEE

This is required for all residency applications to ALL medical schoolsand for fellowship applicants to McGill, Dalhousie and Manitoba. Theremaining universities don’t require the MCCEE for fellowship.

Very Important Considerations:

We suggest not to rush into taking the MCCEE exam, especially if you havemore time before the application is needed to be uploaded on our website.Please note that once you have passed the exam, you will not be allowed to re-take it should you wish to try again to improve your score.

The MCCEE score is one of the key factors in the selection of the doctors for theinterviews, so please make sure to prepare for it to ensure a good score.


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http://mcc.ca/repository/educational-credential-assessment/

http://mcc.ca/examinations/mccee/

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MCCEE Locations of Prometric Centers

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait

Men Women

Saudi Arabia AMIDEAST Saudi Arabia, Al Kindi Plaza AMIDEAST Saudi Arabia, Al Kindi Plaza

#57, First Floor, Diplomatic Quarters #57, First Floor, Diplomatic Quarters

Riyadh Riyadh

Ibrahim Adham Street, Al Hamra District Floor 1 Office 3, Ibrahim Adham StreetJeddah Jeddah

Eastern Province, Training Centre Entrance C (from the back of the building)

Dammam Al Khobar

Qatar New Horizons Computer Training Company

Al Waab City B, Salwa RoadDoha

Kuwait AMIDEAST Kuwait, Sharq, Ahmed Al JaberStreet

Plot 1, Floor 2, Commercial Bank Building

Kuwait


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Required DocumentsCurriculum Vita (CV)

Must be well written and reflect a summary of the applicant’s basic information, academic

credentials, professional achievements and experiences, etc.

Personal Statement

A 1-2 page document that provides a brief summary of the applicant’s background andobjectives that motivates their interest in joining the desired program. A reflection on theimpact of Canadian medical training on the applicant’s professional development and in

particular, the Saudi Health Sector is also recommended.

Three Recent Reference Letters

The date of issue of reference letters cannot exceed 1 year from the date ofapplication.

All letters must be dated, signed and issued on official letter-head.

If referees wish to provide confidential reference letters, they may send them to SACB’s Admissions Team directly via email.

Copies of MBBS, Internship and Board Certificates*

Saudi Passport and Saudi ID

Please pay special attention to spelling, layout and overall format of alldocuments. Make someone expert to edit/ review it for you…


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Special Requirement: TOEFL or IELTS Results

University MCCEE (for fellows) Language Requirement

Dalhousie Required TOEFL IBT 24 or ILETS IBT 7.0 each section.

McGill Required

(USMLE Step 1 and 2 )

Not Required

McMaster Not Required Not Required

Queens Required Not Required

Alberta Required TOEFL IBT 24 or ILETS IBT 7.0 each section

British

Columbia

Required TOEFL IBT (minimum 96 with a 24 in each section) or IELTS

IBT (7.0)

Calgary Required TOEFL IBT 24 or ILETS IBT 7.0 each section

Manitoba Required TOEFL IBT (total score of 100 and a score of 24 on section

but 25 on each of the speaking and listening components)IELTS IBT (minimum 7.0 each section) with an overall band

score of no less than 7.

Toronto Not Required Not Required

Western Not Required Not Required

Montreal Not Required Test du Française FTI ( minimum 850/990)

MCCEE is required for all residency programs


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Application Process: Submission

Once all documents have been uploaded and any necessaryrevisions have been made, the application will be receivedand complete on MAS. An email notification will be sent tothe applicant confirming this.

SACB’s Admissions Team is in direct communication withPGME offices throughout the entire process. Any newupdates / important information received from medical

schools will be relayed to applicants (i.e. updates oninterviews and offers).


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Application Process:Medical Application System (MAS)

Please visit the following Bureau’s website for a step-by-step guide on the application andplacement process.


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Current Application cycle (Up March 15th 2016)

Currently completingtraining in Canada

Applying from Saudi Arabia

Total

Fellowship Residency Fellowship

Completedapplications

199 343 477 1019

Sent applications 469 1246 1650 3365

Number ofInterviews

228 275 124 627

Final Offers 189 97 139 425


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Year Residents* Fellow Total Saudi ArabiaResidents (%)

2010 755 1430 2185 389 (51%)

2011 697 1394 2091 377 (54%)

2012 659 1397 2056 381 (58%)

2013 624 1407 2031 377 (60%)

2014 605 1499 2104 371 (62%)

2015 584 1477 2061 385 (66%)

Visa Funded Positions in Canada

• Resident numbers decreasing - SA % of positions increasing•

Source: Canadian Medical council

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Application Process:Time Frame

Beginning of new application cycle every March/April

SACB starts receiving information from Canadian Medical Schoolsregarding:

available programs

application deadlines for each program any new processes, changes or requirements from medical schools

SACB communicates the information received from medical schools to allprospective applicants:

a comprehensive mass email to all physicians on our contact list announcements and any updates posted to the Bureau’s website


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Application Process:Time Frame

With the exception of a few Pediatric Fellowship programs, the following applies to majority of programs:

Complete applications must be received by SACB between March-May.

SACB’s admissions team will review application documents submitted on MAS. Complete applications arethen sent to relevant universities between June and August. * * This is subject to program availability and any specific application requirements for some universities, i.e. MCCEE and TOEFL or IELTS.

Short-lists for interviews are received and selected applicants are contacted by universities between September-November.

Interviews take place between October-December.

Time-frame in which interview results are communicated to the candidates is extremely variable (can takeanywhere from 2 weeks to a few months). Usually only candidates that receive offers will be contacted by the program or PGME of the university. As previously mentioned, some university application systems allow applicants to track the progress of their application (i.e. Toronto,

McGill). Interview result will be available for applicant to view once the result is updated on the university ’s system.

Program start dates for most Residency programs range between April-July of the following year. Startdates for Fellowships are usually more flexible as fellowship training can begin in January, July,

September or October of the following year.


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Application Process:Sending Applications to Medical Schools

Applications are sent to the university ’s PGME PGME office which then channels applications to the respective program.

Universities of: Dalhousie, McMaster and Toronto SACB admissions team will initiate access for applicant on each university ’s online

application system (applicant must upload application documents directly).

University of Ottawa SACB admissions team will send a link to applicant access the system (applicant must upload

application documents directly).

McGill University SACB admissions team will send a link to applicant access the system (applicant must upload

application documents directly). It is crucial that applicants do this, otherwise application will not be considered.

Toronto and McGill’s systems allow applicants to track thestatus/progress of their application.


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Application Process:Interviews

Programs will short-list the applicants they wish to interview. Once selection is made, applicants will be contacteddirectly by the PGME with the interview invitation.

One exception however, is McGill: they will contact SACB’s admissions team with the short-list, who will thencontact selected applicants with interview invitation / details.

Types of Interviews:

In-Person Interview (usually Residency): with program directors and members of selection committee

Interviews referred to as “Electives”: are usually longer in duration (i.e. interviews for some fellowshipprograms, Neurology residency programs, and some programs at Dalhousie can take this format).

Skype/Video-Conferencing (usually for Fellowship, sometimes possible for residency): Video-conference interviews are hosted by the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh. For interviews via Skype,candidates will be asked to provide the program with their contact information.

Please note:

Interview information is entered and tracked on SACB’s MAS system: applicants will receive an email from MASasking them to confirm interview attendance. A Visa Support letter that can be included with the candidate’s visaapplication is also generated through MAS.

SACB’s Legal Affairs Office can help with TRV facilitation (i.e. intervene in cases of delays/ complications).


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Available Programs

Information on available programs for Saudi doctors is provided by PGME offices across Canada. This information is then sharedon the Saudi Bureau website.

For each applicant, applications will be sent to all medical schoolsthat have indicated availability for the respective program.


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McGill University (Example 2017)

The following programs are closed for the 2017-2018 academic year. 1) Anatomical Pathology 2) Family Medicine

3) Family Medicine Emergency Medicine 4) Family Medicine Mother and Child Healthcare

5) Public Health & Preventative Medicine

The following programs are open for the 2017-2018 academic year to applicants who are

training in a residency program in North America. Please do not send any application

files for the programs below, unless candidates have North American training.

1) Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2) Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology

3) Colorectal Surgery

4) Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 5) Hematology

6) Medical Oncology 7) Pediatric Emergency Medicine

8) Pediatric Hematology Oncology

9) Pediatric Infectious Diseases


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McGill

Applicant Eligibility for Residency Programs: We can consider trainees sponsored by your government and born in

Canada.

We cannot consider files for applicants who are permanent residents or

citizens of Canada

(who are not born in Canada), or for applicants who are applying for permanent residency status.

Trainees who change their legal status and no longer meet thesecriteria will no longer be

covered under the agreement and will need to be deregistered.

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Electives and Observerships:Short-Term Medical Training

The Bureau only facilitates applications for long-term medical training(Residency/Fellowship).

Physicians interested in applying for Electives/Observerships must do

so independently by communicating directly with the program of theirchoice.

We highly recommend that you take an elective/ observation atCanadian medical school. This will improve your CV and chances of

acceptance…

There are some consideration, you should know about elective/observation (continue)


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Elective and observationship

Electives

Medically insured of safety of patients examined as well as physicians;

Trainees are allowed to practice under supervision;

The duration of elective opportunities vary between one and three months as well asthe cost;

The opportunities are available throughout the year.

Observerships

Trainees are not permitted to examine and diagnose patients.

AdmissionSuccess

SufficientTOEFL/IELTSScores & Efficient

CommutationSkills

Electives

Observerships


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Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

You will also need to obtain a (TRV) visa to come to Canada.

Family members must complete their own application forms.However, you may send their passports and other documentsalong with yours in the same envelope and use one payment

receipt for the total amount.

Note: Your spouse and children must meet all of therequirements for temporary residence in Canada.

It is recommended that you submit your “family ” applicationthrough the nearest VAC. Make sure you obtain the VACtracking number of your submission.

G id li & Hi t f A l i f I iti l W k


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Guidelines & Hints for Applying for an Initial WorkPermit in Saudi Arabia

Canadian Embassy in Riyadh:

Embassy ’s home page:http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/index.aspx?lang=eng

Information RE Work Permits:http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/visa.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=2

Do your medicals up-front! www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx

Contact Saudi Bureau, if have difficulties finding them.

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/index.aspx?lang=enghttp://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/index.aspx?lang=enghttp://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/visa.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=2http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/visa.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=2http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/visa.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=2http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspxhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspxhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspxhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspxhttp://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/visa.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=2http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/index.aspx?lang=eng


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Arrival In Canada

Upon arrival in Canada, physicians are advised to opena sponsored file. The file opening system is can beaccessed via the Saudi Bureau’s website.

Once this is done, an email notification will be sent tophysicians with the contact information of the Advisor within the Medical Department assigned to assist themthroughout their training.


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DENTAL Undergraduate

Master/ PhD

Internship Residency

Fellowship/ surgery

ApplicationSaudi Bureau involvement

Requirements

MCAT Basic degree

Saudi Bureauagreement with

Dalhousi

Dental and Undergraduate Medical


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Saudi Doctor representatives


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Medical Department Contacts

www.saudibureau.orgInternal Medicine Residency & Pediatric FellowshipLilian Zein:

[email protected]. 314

All Residency (except Internal Medicine)

Rima Bouagada

[email protected]

ext. 312

All Medical Fellowship ProgramsGhada Qadan


All Surgical Residency Programs

Hasan Wais


All Surgical Fellowship ProgramsGhada Lteif


Head of department

Dr Mohammad Alghamdi

[email protected]

Ext 300

http://www.saudibureau.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.saudibureau.org/


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CONCLUSION

&

QUESTIONS


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