So let me start with the Not so good news....

*1* , (for Medical profession) job experience in Nigeria, no matter how many years (Housejob, NYSC,MO,Reg, S-Reg, Consultancy) is not acknowledged by the Canadian system.

*No matter where you were trained, as far as your job experience is only in Nigeria, it doesn't count*

The only countries job experience are acknowledged by Canada are
*1. USA
2. UK
3. AUSTRALIA
4. IRELAND
5. SOUTH AFRICA
*
There were 5 ways to get into the Canadian system

*1st Pathway
If you have 4yrs of work experience in ANY SPECIALTY in any of the 5 countries (USA, UK, Australia,Ireland or South Africa), you will be absorbed directly into the Canadian medical system....you'd just only take an EVALUATION EXAM....

*Prognosis* :- very favorable, evidenced by the fact that that's the route even Canadian citizens are taking knowing that direct entry into their system is very difficult.....

*2nd Pathway:*
If you have 2yrs Internship in FAMILY MEDICINE in any of the aforementioned countries, you'd be absorbed directly too, as a Family Physician after taking an Evaluation Exam.....

Then the main advice is that Rural areas have a high demand for Family Physicians, and the pay is more, the stress is Less....

*Prognosis* :- highly favorable and highly recommended....as evidenced by confirmation from another doctor.

There is freedom and flexibility in the rural practice...

The doctors are fresh...

*KIV* :-
They both adviced doctors to get Married before rural practice because you will know /see everyone as patients....
And here, once someone has become your patient, there are some papers and hyperformalities (doctor-patient clauses) you have to sort out before marrying the person....�

They both adviced that it actually takes a while (i.e. through the above routes to be established, but that when you start earning, you will know it is WORTH THE journey/ SACRIFICE.

Then, if FAMILY MEDICINE is not your major end point, after being a registered doctor, you can then apply into any other specialty that you now desire...

Eg...if I like to specialize in O&G....thenn I go to Ireland to do 2yrs Internship in FAMILY MEDICINE, then enter Canada, get registered, and I now want to go into the O&G, I can now get Specialization opportunity and start O&G.


*NB: the main point is, the salary is not child's play when you get registered here....*

*3rd Pathway* : -

*Academic Route--*
That is to come in for Masters degree, get permanent residence and start doing their exams (EVALUATION and QUALIFYING EXAMS part1&2)...then get into the system...

*Prognosis* :- very poor.....
Evidenced by the fact that 80% of those that took that route end up as research assistants and teachers in College and universities...(even though the pay is good, but can't be compared with Clinical practice)....

They say many of our Regs and Consultants are trapped there as well....

And then just continue to PhD level.

*4th Pathway* :- (almost like the 3rd)
To come in for Masters (Funded by the School) , get up to PhD level, work a bit and then apply directly into Specialization (still after the examination) then enter the system...

The issue is that on the journey to PhD, you'd be engaged with teaching sciences, and you will be comfortable and may not have the time to start seating for the Licensing exams....

*Prognosis:* again, they said the majority of foreigners who take that route end up becoming Professors (since they're already high up the academic ladder) and keep teaching, never getting into the clinicals...
The pay for Profs is quite higher than ordinary lecturers, and writing thesis will not allow you prepare for "children's exam....

The only catch for the PhD holders is a stable job and theyre easily accepted when they apply for specialization.

Part 2

*5th Route
Do the MCCEE where you can, then come into Canada for MCCQE Part 1 & 2...

While preparing for the exams, you may not get a good job because You'd probably be on study visa...

NB: even though you have an MBBS from any of the countries, no Loc

um....

*Breakdown of salaries of the different levels of career*
When you come in through path1 & 2, when you apply,and they assign you to a rural community, you get a stat dose of $50,000 for 3months....

Then subsequently,

The basic salary is $200,000/annum

$=CAD

*1 Cad$ = N270*

For senior doctors (as you advance in experience and your job reviewed from time to time) it begins to rise from $250,000

And Heavy long-term Specialists earn up to $500,000 /annum.

Lecturing even up to PhD level you earn between $50,000 & $60,000/annum.

If you have been lecturing for years and as a Prof, you can go home with $100,000/annum.

So the man candidly concluded/advised the following....

1. Transition from Masters/PhD is very difficult, (many get stuck and end there) and if you'd be fulfilled Lecturing, then go through that route...


But if any still desires Clinical practice, you need to be patient, pass through the hurdles, "IT MAY TAKE TIME, BUT WHEN YOU GET IN, IT'D BE WORTH THE WAIT"

You'd earn more than engineers with >20yrs experience as starting salary....
The pass rate of MCCQE is not very encouraging.....(but all things are possible.....favor can follow you oh...)

And if you're coming in as a fresh Licensee, the waiting list is very long....
It could still take a while,

Its not automatic.

After all said and done..

In the multitude of counsel, there's safety...
&
All things are possible...in all

It's unto everyone according to his Faith..

..Please make informed decisions and tell others as applicable.

*CAVEAT* *
The above counsel is not a limitation on anyone, neither does it hinder from expression of personal Faith...

*Then lastly,*

*There's the PROVINCIAL NOMINATION PROGRAM*

Where a Province will nominate you, (after you apply and meet some criteria) for PERMANENT RESIDENCE ...
That is, you'd come in as a permanent resident...

However, eligibility criteria includes
1. EMPLOYABILITY
2. AGE
3. ADAPTABILITY
4.EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
5.LANGUAGE.

1. *EMPLOYABILITY* has to do with work experience.
They like finished products more than freshmen...

So for Engineers, and some other courses, their work experience counts...so they get higher points. The more years, the more points..

*Medical Doctors (whose only experience is in Nigeria), don't get the points..*

*2. AGE*
Ages 18 - 35 score the highest points (max 12)....in Nova Scotia

The older above 35, the lower....


*One last pathway* , is what I call
THE BOURGEOISIE PATHWAY

This is when you have up to $200,000 to start a business in Canada that will employ 4-6 and above number of Canadians as staff..

Apply and you'd get Permanent Residence stat.

sweetrie:
Hello.
Please with all the information I have gathered, they say getting residency positions for foreign doctors is almost impossible even after passing exams. Only 4% - 6% of IMGs get a spot after all Canadian medical graduates get their own spots. Any advices, suggestions and information would be highly appreciated.

Is it worth it knowing you won't get to practice for years??
@vcole and anyone with info, idea or thoughts. Thank you very much.

See my post above

Ekpekus:

See my post above

Going forward, you are no longer Ekpekus but Dr. Ekpekus....

Choi...see starting salary.... My friends husband in North Saskatchewan earns just above 200k per year as a doc, yet the wife would say he is not earning much... smh

salford1:

In Alberta, prices of houses can go up and down within a space of 5 years.

You are also talking about buying a house in the perspective of a settled immigrant which is a brilliant idea.

For new immigrants, getting into a solid career should be priority, and not buying a house asap cos of appreciation and depreciation. In Alberta, you can make over 100k a year and also lose your house within one year after a job loss cos you built your career on a shaky foundation.

Well said. I can speak on this personally. Working in the oil-patch in northern Alberta, back then the oil companies would give people 40k to put a down payment on a house if they lived in town. On top of that, they'd give employees an extra 1,500 per month on top their salaries to help pay for their mortgage every month. Keep in mind back then to get a good house, you'd have to spend close to 1 million dollars. I refused to take such a deal, as I know oil like any commodity, is shaky at best. I said I'd buy a house in either Edmonton or Calgary, where a million dollar house in northern Alberta is worth 400k in those cities. So even if I lose my job, the economies in those two cities are more diverse, that I know I could get a job rather quickly. And my monthly payments are much lower, that even a "survival job" would allow me to pay my bills. But the Nigerians at work wouldn't listen to my advice. They were so eager to get into these new houses, form big boy, and claimed you could never lose appreciation after buying a house.

Well after oil being at 90-100 USD per barrel, it went down to as low as 28 USD by 2016. Massive lay offs occurred. And you guessed it, those cocky fellow Nigerians lost their jobs or salary drastically reduced. The 1500 per month perk was taken away, etc. People literally had to choose between paying their mortgage or buying food/everyday needs. Peoples houses got foreclosed, their houses taken away by the bank, etc. Those 1 million dollar houses were now worth 400-500k at best. At one street I remember seeing 10 houses side by side all for sale "by bank". Those peoples credit is now messed up. I was fortunate enough not to lose my job, and I will be transitioning into the federal government. So I'm official stable (or will be) stable. Everyone will have their strategy and take more risk than others. But you simply cannot walk or run before you crawl. I'd personally get a solid foundation before buying the most expensive thing you'll ever buy in your life. But don't be fooled, a house can definitely depreciate. Though its most likely to appreciate.


http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgages-real-estate/if-you-thought-your-housing-market-was-bad-check-out-fort-mcmurray-the-heart-of-canadas-struggling-oilsands/wcm/c2ae649c-6400-4459-8269-66ac657cef1f

salford1:

Yep..immigrant access fund is good. That was what my spouse used to pay for her preparation lessons and licensing exams. Some of the bridging programs are not free. She initially approached one, the best one in the city, she made it through their competitive process, and she was also eventually billed $15k. We pulled out and she attended got on one which was free, but she did not gain much from it. She said it was a waste of time. Fianlly, took the IAF, studied hard on her own for 2 years, bought materials on amazon and cleared all her exams.

Sometimes, having a canadian education could open doors. Alberta health service for example is notorious for hiring graduates from Canadian uni for some specific professions. Its almost impossible for grads from foreign uni to get some jobs despite having a license to practice. (They dont state it but it is pretty obvious).

I'm confused. I've been saying this for some time now. Yet people attacked me, and screamed God dey, God dey, God dey.

maternal:


I'm confused. I've been saying this for some time now. Yet people attacked me, and screamed God dey, God dey, God dey.

I believe the reason you were attacked is because you are straight forward-blunt like oyinbos (or what others called manner of approach)...you say it the way it is...not a bad thing actually as it shows sincerity, but for some reasons, we naija people don't appreciate when people are straight in your face blunt

salford:

I believe the reason you were attacked is because you are straight forward-blunt like oyinbos (or what others called manner of approach)...you say it the way it is...not a bad thing actually as it shows sincerity, but for some reasons, we naija people don't appreciate when people are straight in your face blunt

hello do you know how much I can get a place in Toronto?

Ekpekus:

Sure.. this was my case with westjet after we missed our connecting flight from Toronto as a result of Fly Emirates delay at DXB. Though landing process was swift

man how do I contact you

maternal:


Well said. I can speak on this personally. Working in the oil-patch in northern Alberta, back then the oil companies would give people 40k to put a down payment on a house if they lived in town. On top of that, they'd give employees an extra 1,500 per month on top their salaries to help pay for their mortgage every month. Keep in mind back then to get a good house, you'd have to spend close to 1 million dollars. I refused to take such a deal, as I know oil like any commodity, is shaky at best. I said I'd buy a house in either Edmonton or Calgary, where a million dollar house in northern Alberta is worth 400k in those cities. So even if I lose my job, the economies in those two cities are more diverse, that I know I could get a job rather quickly. And my monthly payments are much lower, that even a "survival job" would allow me to pay my bills. But the Nigerians at work wouldn't listen to my advice. They were so eager to get into these new houses, form big boy, and claimed you could never lose appreciation after buying a house.

Well after oil being at 90-100 USD per barrel, it went down to as low as 28 USD by 2016. Massive lay offs occurred. And you guessed it, those cocky fellow Nigerians lost their jobs or salary drastically reduced. The 1500 per month perk was taken away, etc. People literally had to choose between paying their mortgage or buying food/everyday needs. Peoples houses got foreclosed, their houses taken away by the bank, etc. Those 1 million dollar houses were now worth 400-500k at best. At one street I remember seeing 10 houses side by side all for sale "by bank". Those peoples credit is now messed up. I was fortunate enough not to lose my job, and I will be transitioning into the federal government. So I'm official stable (or will be) stable. Everyone will have their strategy and take more risk than others. But you simply cannot walk or run before you crawl. I'd personally get a solid foundation before buying the most expensive thing you'll ever buy in your life. But don't be fooled, a house can definitely depreciate. Though its most likely to appreciate.


http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgages-real-estate/if-you-thought-your-housing-market-was-bad-check-out-fort-mcmurray-the-heart-of-canadas-struggling-oilsands/wcm/c2ae649c-6400-4459-8269-66ac657cef1f

i was one of the early casualty..i got the pink slip in late 2015 . The price is still hovering around 45 to 50 per barrel. No one really knows when it would actually rebound..just analysis upon analysis...You are lucky to have survived the bloodbath. i hope you get into gov asap. Pay might not be as much as the oil sector, but still the most secured out there. A dude at my work place was offered a role with a consultancy with the potential of earning double of what he currently earns just after he graduated from school. He declined it for the less wage but more secured job. Aslong as the earning is sufficient, one is good to go. No need to form big boy or girl here...no one really cares except in alot of Nigerian gatherings sha...lol

nairalandefcc20:

hello do you know how much I can get a place in Toronto?

You might have to check kijiji. Cost of getting place would depend on factors like type of accomodation, part of town, bills included or not e.t.c

nairalandefcc20:

man how do I contact you

You can PM me

salford:

Going forward, you are no longer Ekpekus but Dr. Ekpekus....

Choi...see starting salary.... My friends husband in North Saskatchewan earns just above 200k per year as a doc, yet the wife would say he is not earning much... smh

Amen.. I claim am wella

salford1:

You might have to check kijiji. Cost of getting place would depend on factors like type of accomodation, part of town, bills included or not e.t.c

thanks that helped alot

Ekpekus:
You can PM me

hello please can you message me with the number displayed on .y signature?

Hmm, this is what happens in developed countries when house prices are artificially inflated due to high demand.
If lenders keep giving mortgage to people that cannot afford it, it is inevitable that house prices will eventually crash.

In my opinion, financial stability is required before taking up mortgage.

maternal:


Well said. I can speak on this personally. Working in the oil-patch in northern Alberta, back then the oil companies would give people 40k to put a down payment on a house if they lived in town. On top of that, they'd give employees an extra 1,500 per month on top their salaries to help pay for their mortgage every month. Keep in mind back then to get a good house, you'd have to spend close to 1 million dollars. I refused to take such a deal, as I know oil like any commodity, is shaky at best. I said I'd buy a house in either Edmonton or Calgary, where a million dollar house in northern Alberta is worth 400k in those cities. So even if I lose my job, the economies in those two cities are more diverse, that I know I could get a job rather quickly. And my monthly payments are much lower, that even a "survival job" would allow me to pay my bills. But the Nigerians at work wouldn't listen to my advice. They were so eager to get into these new houses, form big boy, and claimed you could never lose appreciation after buying a house.

Well after oil being at 90-100 USD per barrel, it went down to as low as 28 USD by 2016. Massive lay offs occurred. And you guessed it, those cocky fellow Nigerians lost their jobs or salary drastically reduced. The 1500 per month perk was taken away, etc. People literally had to choose between paying their mortgage or buying food/everyday needs. Peoples houses got foreclosed, their houses taken away by the bank, etc. Those 1 million dollar houses were now worth 400-500k at best. At one street I remember seeing 10 houses side by side all for sale "by bank". Those peoples credit is now messed up. I was fortunate enough not to lose my job, and I will be transitioning into the federal government. So I'm official stable (or will be) stable. Everyone will have their strategy and take more risk than others. But you simply cannot walk or run before you crawl. I'd personally get a solid foundation before buying the most expensive thing you'll ever buy in your life. But don't be fooled, a house can definitely depreciate. Though its most likely to appreciate.


http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgages-real-estate/if-you-thought-your-housing-market-was-bad-check-out-fort-mcmurray-the-heart-of-canadas-struggling-oilsands/wcm/c2ae649c-6400-4459-8269-66ac657cef1f

Ekpekus:

See my post above

Good morning Dr Ekpekus, hehehe. I have this exact same info. I made further enquiries and the results were not pleasing. The problem being that after passing all the exams there are very limited spaces for residency program, and you can't practice without doing residency. So a lot of foreign trained doctors are stuck here. I got this information from Google, I was wondering if someone on ground could give more insight. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

@ekpekus, that post was circulated before and when I read it, I shook my head because it has so many flaws.
@sweetrie The img pathway is a bit windy in Canada. As far as I know and according to the valid information given by mcc and provinces as regards medical practice, there are 2 pathways open to IMGs.

Pathway 1.
You write and pass mccee and nac osce. Then have a minimum of 7,7,7,7 in academic ielts not more than 2yrs old then you apply for the residency match called carms. Apps open in September and close in Nov or so yearly and I think interviews happen between then and January and the match occurs in March and residency starts in July.
If you have passed mccqe1, it makes you more attractive. If you have a reference from a licensed Canadian physician, it makes you more attractive. The province of Alberta has a separate img match from the Canadian/US grads match. Those img match slots are competitive. However, if you are able to get a recommendation from the aimga (Alberta img association), you stand a very good chance of matching a residency prog. The aimga has different requirements from the carms. They require a pass in mccqe 1 and ielts written not earlier than May of the year preceeding your intended match year.

Pathway 2
Physician practice readiness assessment aka PRA.
For now Manitoba, Sask, BC have PRAs. Newfoundland recently suspended theirs.
Requirements are pass in mccee (for sask and Manitoba you also need a pass in mccqe1 and mccqe2 or nac osce) + 2yrs evidence of family medicine residency or 2yrs of clinical practice with rotations in paeds, obsgyn, surgery, internal med and psychiatry. Your Nigerian clinical practice is very well recognised.
So if you qualify, you get assessed and if you are accepted, you sign a return of service contract for 3yrs (4yrs in Manitoba) and get posted to a rural area to work and after you finish you get your license. You'll however need to pass the family medicine fellowship exams.

Matching a residency prog or getting accepted into a PRA prog are both very competitive.
Also, bear in mind that in Canada, you can pass all of the MCC exams and yet not get into residency or get into a Pra for a while. So, it is always advisable to have other plans for career growth asides waiting to get a spot.

As regards pay, a resident earns about $250k annually and on the average a GP earns $300k annually. Specialist physicians earn more. The ministry of health pays a GP $150/each patient s/he sees. So if you do the math, $300k is pretty easy to come by. This is why they say when you eventually get your license it is worth it, if you're in for the money sha.

Interesting conversations going on here - every day's indeed a school day. Thanks y'all

@salford, @ maternal - I envisage you both are engineers and have worked in the "oil patch in Alberta". As an engineer in the same discipline, is there any advise you can share regarding certification/licensing...etc. that will be useful in securing a job in Canada? Other engineers that are silent followers can kindly contribute....

dupyshoo has been very helpful in advising on getting the EIT status via APEGA, but apart from this is there any other thing I can set in motion now before relocating to CAN?

Your help is much appreciated. Many thanks.

1. What's the best province for an Information System Auditor/ Securities to secure a job
2. Is it possible to secure a flat on kijiji.ca (without having anyone to help me) before landing
3. Is it possible to buy a car on kijiji.ca (with no one to help me) before landing?
4. Can I use my valid naija license to drive legally for a year before I process the Canadian one?

Thanks

@dupyshoo, how market? They run credit checks oh. As a new immigrant in Canada, you can get a credit card approval on arrival under the newcomers plan which most banks have as they start you off at a credit rating of 700. So it's left to you to maintain good credit or not.
Now, when you wanna purchase a property, you go to a developer or realtor, etc. They tell you the property is going for xyz amount, they will also tell you what their minimum down payment is for example 10%. Then they also require you to obtain a mortgage approval from your preferred lender. Your mortgage lender could be a bank or some other institution.
The requirements for a mortgage approval differ from lender to lender. However there are certain guidelines/rules that do apply to all mortgage lenders.
As regards the interest rates, you can opt for a fixed term rate or a variable rate, all up to you.

The instances where Mr. John Bull chooses to go and find a mortgage lender to approve him for an amount that his current income would in other circumstances not qualify him for, are the exceptions and not the norm.

Wura27:

1. What's the best province for an Information System Auditor/ Securities to secure a job
2. Is it possible to secure a flat on kijiji.ca (without having anyone to help me) before landing
3. Is it possible to buy a car on kijiji.ca (with no one to help me) before landing?
4. Can I use my valid naija license to drive legally for a year before I process the Canadian one?

Thanks

2. I wouldn't recommend that as you should view the place before you sign a lease.
3.I really wouldn't advice that. You should view and inspect a vehicle before purchasing it.
4. You can drive for 90days as a pr with your naija license. I believe (?only) tourists can drive for 1yr

vcole:
@ekpekus, that post was circulated before and when I read it, I shook my head because it has so many flaws.
@sweetrie The img pathway is a bit windy in Canada. As far as I know and according to the valid information given by mcc and provinces as regards medical practice, there are 2 pathways open to IMGs.

Pathway 1.
You write and pass mccee and nac osce. Then have a minimum of 7,7,7,7 in academic ielts not more than 2yrs old then you apply for the residency match called carms. Apps open in September and close in Nov or so yearly and I think interviews happen between then and January and the match occurs in March and residency starts in July.
If you have passed mccqe1, it makes you more attractive. If you have a reference from a licensed Canadian physician, it makes you more attractive. The province of Alberta has a separate img match from the Canadian/US grads match. Those img match slots are competitive. However, if you are able to get a recommendation from the aimga (Alberta img association), you stand a very good chance of matching a residency prog. The aimga has different requirements from the carms. They require a pass in mccqe 1 and ielts written not earlier than May of the year preceeding your intended match year.

Pathway 2
Physician practice readiness assessment aka PRA.
For now Manitoba, Sask, BC have PRAs. Newfoundland recently suspended theirs.
Requirements are pass in mccee (for sask and Manitoba you also need a pass in mccqe1 and mccqe2 or nac osce) + 2yrs evidence of family medicine residency or 2yrs of clinical practice with rotations in paeds, obsgyn, surgery, internal med and psychiatry. Your Nigerian clinical practice is very well recognised.
So if you qualify, you get assessed and if you are accepted, you sign a return of service contract for 3yrs (4yrs in Manitoba) and get posted to a rural area to work and after you finish you get your license. You'll however need to pass the family medicine fellowship exams.

Matching a residency prog or getting accepted into a PRA prog are both very competitive.
Also, bear in mind that in Canada, you can pass all of the MCC exams and yet not get into residency or get into a Pra for a while. So, it is always advisable to have other plans for career growth asides waiting to get a spot.

As regards pay, a resident earns about $250k annually and on the average a GP earns $300k annually. Specialist physicians earn more. The ministry of health pays a GP $150/each patient s/he sees. So if you do the math, $300k is pretty easy to come by. This is why they say when you eventually get your license it is worth it, if you're in for the money sha.

Thank you very much. We will consider other career options. I am aware in Ontario you have to do one year unpaid internship before residency, I was wondering if that applies to all the provinces. God bless you. Will continue researching.

I really would love to find out,for those of us in the financial sector what courses or preparation do we need to do to get a good job in canada.

Thank u

Okay, so if one gets a place where the tenant pays utilities, how does the 'OFF-PEAK' play out regarding hydro bills?

I also gathered that when you leave some gadgets/appliances plugged in, they use up power even when not in use...same for opening refrigeratorso too often.

Now, for the appliances that come with most rented apartments/houses, what's their usual energy ratings?

Please our canny seniors, @vcole et Al, set us on the right path ....you know the way it is here, we can open fridge/freezer for Africa and our pockets won't feel it.

maternal:


Hydro is power. When you rent, you can have things like hydro, water, internet, etc specifically under your name. Meaning on top of your rent, you'll be getting those bills. Or you can rent a place that is all inclusive. Which means your rent also covers all those things mentioned above. At times you can get half and half. So your rent would cover water as well but not internet. When I use to rent, I'd always try to get all inclusive. But if those things above are under your name, not paying them can/would affect your credit score.

sweetrie:
Good morning Dr Ekpekus, hehehe. I have this exact same info. I made further enquiries and the results were not pleasing. The problem being that after passing all the exams there are very limited spaces for residency program, and you can't practice without doing residency. So a lot of foreign trained doctors are stuck here. I got this information from Google, I was wondering if someone on ground could give more insight. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

The fear of uncertainty will be there no doubt. The fear of "what if" is bound to come but have this at the front of your mind "IMPOSSIBILITY IS NOTHING". Many IMGs have been matched, so you stand a chance.
Yes it's competitive, so are you.. brace up to the challenges and see them succumb.
We nor come Canada come look oyibo face, na professional we be and we nor go settle for less.
In essence all things are possible if you believe and work it out.

vcole:
@ekpekus, that post was circulated before and when I read it, I shook my head because it has so many flaws.
@sweetrie The img pathway is a bit windy in Canada. As far as I know and according to the valid information given by mcc and provinces as regards medical practice, there are 2 pathways open to IMGs.

Pathway 1.
You write and pass mccee and nac osce. Then have a minimum of 7,7,7,7 in academic ielts not more than 2yrs old then you apply for the residency match called carms. Apps open in September and close in Nov or so yearly and I think interviews happen between then and January and the match occurs in March and residency starts in July.
If you have passed mccqe1, it makes you more attractive. If you have a reference from a licensed Canadian physician, it makes you more attractive. The province of Alberta has a separate img match from the Canadian/US grads match. Those img match slots are competitive. However, if you are able to get a recommendation from the aimga (Alberta img association), you stand a very good chance of matching a residency prog. The aimga has different requirements from the carms. They require a pass in mccqe 1 and ielts written not earlier than May of the year preceeding your intended match year.

Pathway 2
Physician practice readiness assessment aka PRA.
For now Manitoba, Sask, BC have PRAs. Newfoundland recently suspended theirs.
Requirements are pass in mccee (for sask and Manitoba you also need a pass in mccqe1 and mccqe2 or nac osce) + 2yrs evidence of family medicine residency or 2yrs of clinical practice with rotations in paeds, obsgyn, surgery, internal med and psychiatry. Your Nigerian clinical practice is very well recognised.
So if you qualify, you get assessed and if you are accepted, you sign a return of service contract for 3yrs (4yrs in Manitoba) and get posted to a rural area to work and after you finish you get your license. You'll however need to pass the family medicine fellowship exams.

Matching a residency prog or getting accepted into a PRA prog are both very competitive.
Also, bear in mind that in Canada, you can pass all of the MCC exams and yet not get into residency or get into a Pra for a while. So, it is always advisable to have other plans for career growth asides waiting to get a spot.

As regards pay, a resident earns about $250k annually and on the average a GP earns $300k annually. Specialist physicians earn more. The ministry of health pays a GP $150/each patient s/he sees. So if you do the math, $300k is pretty easy to come by. This is why they say when you eventually get your license it is worth it, if you're in for the money sha.

Yeah.. you are right. Alternatively, some IMGs go to UK or US for residency and come back here to start practicing.
My belief is this: As far as people get matched via CRAMS, then we fight for our place.. we have put our hands in the plough and no looking back.
Make we relate for one corner @vcole

so sorry. i posted the information here on monday but it was deleted and i was also suspended for 2 days. please if you need info on how to convert your ACCA to CPA please let me have your pm and in my response i will send it to you. the process is long so please start now.

follyzee:
Hi czaratwork

We are awaiting your response.

Spent the whole of Sunday looking out for your post

Thanks alot

please when are you landing? your number 1 question is of interest to me because though i am an accountant, i want into IT

Wura27:

1. What's the best province for an Information System Auditor/ Securities to secure a job
2. Is it possible to secure a flat on kijiji.ca (without having anyone to help me) before landing
3. Is it possible to buy a car on kijiji.ca (with no one to help me) before landing?
4. Can I use my valid naija license to drive legally for a year before I process the Canadian one?

Thanks

Ekpekus:

The fear of uncertainty will be there no doubt. The fear of "what if" is bound to come but have this at the front of your mind "IMPOSSIBILITY IS NOTHING". Many IMGs have been matched, so you stand a chance.
Yes it's competitive, so are you.. brace up to the challenges and see them succumb.
We nor come Canada come look oyibo face, na professional we be and we nor go settle for less.
In essence all things are possible if you believe and work it out.

Yes oh. Thank you plenty

I'd know for sure when I buy my ticket but it should be before Christmas.

czaratwork:
please when are you landing? your number 1 question is of interest to me because though i am an accountant, i want into IT

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