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Originally Posted by Unregistered
You mentioned that you got into a 2 year programme with U of Calgary? Is it a residency? I heard getting into a Residency is very difficult as an IMG. Like at least 10 applicants per slot internationally. Were you initially already a Internal Medicine specialist in Singapore and just did a 2 year course with U of Calgary? How hard is it to get into such courses if so? Thanks.
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Yes I did the 2 year Family Residency program at the U of Calgary.
They had 10 spots for IMGs. And yes the success rate for landing a residency spot in family medicine is about 10% and is the best. Other specialties are lower.
I was a "nothing" in sinkieland. I was doing Surgical BST. I passed MRCS part I and never took part II.
While I was in OPS as a Family Doctor (not MOPEX) I did get funding and signed up for GDFM but was only about 6 months into the program before I left for Canada.
I was lucky? It was my first try at CaRMS and only applied to ONE residency program.