What qualifications do I need?

Medical degree - Canadian residency training

What exams do I need to write?

Evaluation Exam - International Medical Graduate Exam (only 72 people pass) - Objective Structure Exam . Oral (only 24 people pass) - Qualifying Exam Part 1 - Qualifying Exam Part 2

What are the residency/immigration requirements?

You must be able to submit evidence of legal entitlement to live and work in Canada. Landed Immigrants, Convention Refugees and Canadian citizens may apply.

What are the language requirements?

Score of 580 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and a score of 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE).

How much does it all cost?

Evaluating Exam $1000
International Medical Graduate Exam,
Objective Structure Exam & Application fee $ 100
Pre-residency program (9 months) $1400
Qualifying Exam Part I $ 650
Qualifying Exam Part II $1000
TOEFL $ 110 US
TSE $ 125 US

What are the steps I need to take?

Write Evaluation Exam - Gather all your documents and certificates - Apply to the International Medical Graduate Program - Write International Medical Graduate Exam - Complete Objective Structure Exam - Apply for Pre-residency program - Obtain Authorizing Postgraduate Training Certificate - Apply for residency positions in either Family Medicine or other Specialty - Write Qualifying Exam Part 1 - Write Qualifying Exam Part 2
 

For more information, contact:

Dr John Bonn, Registrar
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
80 College Street
Toronto ON M5G 2E2
Tel: (416) 967-2600, 1(800)268-7096
Fax: (416) 967-2618
http://www.cpso.on.ca

Ontario International Medical Graduate Program
302-85 Grenville Street
Toronto ON M5S 3A2
Tel: (416) 978-2459