I have been told by several IMG’s that Canada has so many hoops to jump through that coming to the United States is much easier.
I have a friend in South America that has practiced medicine for 17 years as both a GP and Ophthalmologist.
She was told by the Canadian authorities and other IMG’s that getting a residency in Canada was almost impossible.
Canada wasn’t five years ago IMG friendly.
Would appreciate your thoughts if you have newer information.
Canadian resident FMGs that I know personally.
Yes, there are hoops, but in the US, as least recently, FMGs couldn’t enter other than primary care programs.
Thus the choice would be:
US residency primary care only
or
Canadian residency, one’s preferred specialty plus x years of working where they tell you
or
Canadian residency, one’s preferred specialty and pay back salary from during residency program, work where you want.