Are you a doctor who wants to make your home in Canada?
Then follow SLC’s guide to getting a job in the land of Mounties and maple trees.
Yes, if you pass certain requirements.
According to Canadian news sites, there is a shortage of family doctors in the country – good news for overseas physicians wanting to work here.
Firstly, you need a licentiate from the Medical Council of Canada.
Then you must apply for registration with the Medical Regulatory Authority in the province of Canada where you wish to work.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS Academic.
For IELTS, you will need Band 7.
SLC provide online tuition for doctors to reach IELTS at bands 6-7.5.
Find out how one-to-one tuition can help you reach the score you need.
It depends on which area you work in, but the median wage is almost $217,000 (or $158,000 in US dollars / £139,000).
We are happy to help you with your preparation for the exam to live in Canada.
If you have any questions on which preparation course is best for you, feel free to contact us.
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