Visas for Canadians

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Visas for Canadians
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All info you need is here

• US Dept. of State
• http//travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html

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Clinical Electives

• B1 visa
• Ask for it at customs
• No need for other visas !
• http//travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html

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RESIDENCY

• Only J-1 or HB-1
• J-1 sponsored by ECFMG, accepted by most (if not
  all) programs
• HB-1 sponsored by (very few!) programs ,
  therefore limited number of positions!

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J-1

• Need letter of need from Canadian government
  all details when you match
• Must return to country of origin for a minimum of
  2 years
• OR get waiver (hard to get)
• OR may agree to work in underprivileged area for
  min 3 years
• Cannot change for other visas!!!

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HB-1

• Not sponsored by many programs
• Must take (and pass) USMLE Step 3
• Option only if you take a year off then no
  worries about visa waivers

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Im no lawyer

• Residency programs have their personal
  immigration lawyers, so its not all that simple!
• Specific questions should be directed to the
  experts!

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CARMS

• www.carms.ca
• Time table, program info, reqs, etc
• the match for 2007 for entry level postgraduate
  positions in all 17 Canadian medical schools will
  be offered in two iterations. The first iteration
  will include all graduating students and
  graduates from Canada, the US, and abroad who
  meet the eligibility criteria of CaRMS. The
  second iteration is offered for positions and
  applicants who were not matched in the first and
  also includes applicants who have had previous
  North American postgraduate training who wish to
  apply for an R-1 position in Canada.

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CARMS cont

• Ensure reading the provincial criteria and
  specific program descriptions when applying since
  eligibility for a postgraduate training program
  is ultimately determined by each Canadian medical
  school.
• Ex Ontario!!!

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MCCEE

• www.mcc.ca
• 2008-computer based- shorter, more often (from 3
  to 6 times a year) and in more locations.
• 2007- 300 Q in two 3 ½ hour sessions
• JAN 11, MAY 3, SEPT 6 2007. Need to apply 4
  months before.
• Needs to be taken NO MORE than 9 months before
  your graduation!!!!
• MCCEE needed in order to get visa in the States
  for residency (so even if you plan to go to the
  states for residency STILL need to write it!!)

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MCCEE cont

• Study Materials
• Toronto Notes? (Ethical and Canadian sections a
  must!!) Kaplan for step 2? Depends on you.
• Q banks available for you on the mcc website.
• If you know people from canadian schools get some
  legacy!!

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MCCEE cont

• Web stuff
• http//www.img-canada.ca/
• http//www.valuemd.com/canadian-img/
• http//www.rxpgonline.com/
• http//www.premed101.com/forums/
• Canadian site for canadian students but really
  informative about electives, ect.