Hi all, great job 👍

I am new to this forum and have tried to read as many posts as I could, got a few clarifications but then got confused again. I was wondering if someone could shed light on the following questions ( I’m sorry as some of them are quite basic ). I am about to start my Gp training in UK and in future plan to move to Canada. I have the following questions.

1. I understand MCCEE is being phased out from next year and one can take MCCQE directly- is that true?

2. Can I take those exams during my VTS or can I only take them after I have finished my training. ( I was hoping to take To take them during the first year of my training ,unless there is a certain eligibility criteria.

3. If I take the exams here in UK before moving to Canada, can I apply for jobs as an independant GP or would I still need a mentor (does that effect the pay)?

5. If I move to a particulr province and work there, how long do I have to work there before I can move to another province. In a previous post Hasan said moving province is like moving a country due to rules. (Can I ever move province or would I need further assessment)

6. Realistically how much does an average GP make in Canada. I keep hearing these fictitious figures but I want facts to avoid disappointments. And is that enough for a family of 4.

7. Finally, does applying for PR while still in UK has any befit over temporary work visa in term of job opportunity. And even if I have PR, will I still have to work in the province I initially applies to or can I move.

Really sorry if there are repetitions, if so just guide me to the post number and I’ll read through.

Thanks.

Hi dfytr. Thanks for the reply. So you are currently in the GPVTS programme I understand, which ST year are you currently? I am planning to take QE1 in my ST1 year. Also which province are you aiming for ? I have been thinking of Ontario and Alberta but despite of going through their website and emailing them I haven’t really found out if there is a specific speciality in which they wound want experience in order to get registered. I know BC have detailed this on their website. Would you know that??

hi sorry this reply is quite a bit after you posted your question : my husband and I are both GP’s and moved to the Vancouver vicinity nearly 3 yrs ago via lots of help from Healthmatch BC. We moved with our 2 children.
We are all very happy with the move and find our work /life /home balance has improved vastly . We have so much more autonomy in regards to our work day and job satisfaction is high. I know it is a lot of hassle jumping through all the hoops and we questioned whether it was worth it along the way. In my opinion it is worth it. The earning potential is good. In terms of downsides: cost of housing and doing the exams . If you can come to terms with that & if you come with the attitude of getting stuck in at work and socially , you will likely be very happy with your decision. Have you been over and visited ? I would be happy to give you more details and show you round if you came over. You can DM me.

I am new in this forum but I feel I already know most of you from reading through the posts!
I graduated from India(MBBS) in 2001 and GMC registered from 2002. I did GPVTS and CCT and MRCGP dated 2007. Been locuming initially till 2010 and GP partner from Aug 2010 till June 2017. I have been locuming again now for a year. I am also a GPSI( GP with Special Interest) in Dermatology ( Diploma in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University-2008) and coil fitter and implant fitter.
Loved Toronto and a friend who is a FP in Toronto has offered to give me a job.
I am at a very early stage with physicians apply- getting med degree, transcript and internship rotation SVC being done.
1) Can I submit just CCT and MRCGP certificate for Speciality and membership certificates? I have no paperwork outlining my postgraduate rotations but doesn’t my CCT verification cover that? Do I also submit my
DPD, DRCOG and DFSRH etc? Don’t want to spend money if no benefit.
2) I have booked for IELTS in Nov and then hoping to start the PR process. I read about getting letters from all your employments, is it for express entry? I did not see any such specifications when skimming past the information.
3) I am sure everyone has asked this. Is it really worth the huge process involved? Income wise, lifestyle wise, family wise etc(have a 9 yr old and a 16 yr old).
Sometimes I get cold feet but other times feel it is a challenge in life that can be a new beginning and good for me and family.
Many thanks for all the guidance.

Yes, you need references from past employers for a PR app (along with lots of other supporting documents), but you don't need them to enter the Express Entry pool, they're only required if you actually get an invitation to apply for PR.

HTH, good luck.

Shabeena: welcome to the forum. You will need a document to prove which rotations you did because the. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Toronto ( equivalent to GMC) will require you to have done certain rotations in order for you to obtain a licence . In BC there is an organisation called Health Match BC which guides you through the stages and was instrumental in me getting through the long process of licensure .The GMC should have it on file which rotations you did for MRCGP and if you ask them , they should be able to provide you with a document outlining what you did with dates .
if you’re missing a rotation you will need to go back and do it in an approved job at an approved hospital . At least that’s what has to happen for a license in BC. I had to go do 8weeks in General Suregry because my general surgery experience from internship in India didn’t count .
For SVR I don’t think you need to get your other diplomas verified. I did mine and it wasn’t necessary. You really only need MBBs and MRCGP.
In terms of whether it’s worth it , for my family it was , because we have all my husbands family out here and my children wanted to move . The hoops don’t end with licensing, there are exams to pass once you get here too. They have to be done while working and settling your family.
HTH

Please between Ontario and BC,which is better to practise in as it seems these are two major provinces most GP from UK are practising?Thanks