CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

CAPER Subcommittee on the National IMG Database

“tracking the acquisition of Canadian credentials and access to practice”

2005 Data Submission

4 May 2007Victoria, British Columbia

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

Given the number of entry points for entry into assessment/evaluation, training/education, and licensure system, the number of IMG’s has increased.

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

1. IMG’s come from a variety of countries that cross continents.

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania Total

Regulatory Authorities1

286(41%) 68(10%) 214(31%) 110(16%) 17(2%) 695

Assessment Programs2

88(26%) 23(7%) 178(53%) 43(13%) 334

Faculties of Medicine(CC/PR and Visa)

341(11%) 327(10%) 1694(54%) 679(22%) 109(4%) 3150

CFPC 63(34%) 22(12%) 48(26%) 50(27%) 3(2%) 186

MCC 851(23%) 411(11%) 1642(45%) 684(19%) 47(1%) 3635

1NL, NB, ON, SK, AB, BC, NWT2NL, NS, MB, SK, AB, BC, WAAIP

Data Provider by Geographic Region of M.D. Degree

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

2. The capacity of IMG’s to become licensed to practise in Canada comes from a variety of entry points.

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

37%29%

34%

Full

Restricted

SpecialRestricted*

Licence Type Issued by Regulatory Authorities

* academic, temporary, public service, clinical trainee

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

Written Examination 1 289

Written Examination 2 99

Clinical Skills Examination 1 328

Clinical Skills Examination 2 99

Personal Interview 45

Orientation 20

File or Dossier Review 84

Home Study Programs 2

CME Diary 2

Training 97

Mentorship 11

Assessment Processes – Total Assessed 334

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

100

86

75

80

85

90

95

100

105

Practice Eligible Residency Eligible

CFPC Practice Eligible vs. Residency Eligible

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

480

55

1307

267287269

475

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-6 Fellows

Faculties of Medicine Rank Level for Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents and Visa

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

2118 individuals passed the MCCEE in 2005.

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

3. The number of IMG’s passing MCC exams in 2005.

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

1168 IMG’s passed the MCCQEI in 2005.

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

818 IMG’s passed the MCCQEII in 2005.

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

4. The potential number of IMG’s that are eligible to apply to or are practising medicine in Canada(2005)

CAPERCanadian Post-M.D. Education RegistrySystème informatisé sur les stagiaires post-M.D. en formation clinique

Regulatory Authorities: 695

Assessment Programs: 334

CFPC: 186

Faculties of Medicine(CC/PR): 1073

MCC Passed: 3635

Total: 5923