Good day
Long-time reader first time writer.
I have a question for the medical staff or medical officers of this forum.
My brother is an American student who has graduated medical school. He has written the required testing to be able to apply for residency in Canada (MCC and MCCEE). I have been trying to gather information about his options for joining the forces.
So far I have got the following information
From the military recruiter
- CF will only take Drs as MOs after they have passed residency and hold the required documentations to be MOs in the CF as a direct entry MO.
- He can apply as a ‘Medic’ by joining the ranks and apply to be a PA after finishing 6As.
- He can join the UTPNCM program from any trade after 2 years and his medical schooling will count towards the application for MO and get a portion of his residency waved.
From MOs currently employed
- The CF has sponsored spots for residency in Queens U and Kingston General Hospital that favor current military members.
- The CF will employ people with any degree (including medical degree) and will support continuing education including residency.
- MOs are in higher demand and face semi-difficult retention due to the attractiveness of civilian equivalent opportunities.
SO
My question(s) are for someone to fill in the blanks.
His “end states” is to be employed as a “Doctor”.
The residency program is very competitive and he being an American student has a bit of odds against him even though he has written the MCC and MCCEE.
Can someone in this field shine some light on this?
- Is it possible for him to apply as an MO with a medical degree but no residency? And if yes is there a POC or something to contact?
- If the CF will only employ MOs once they have completed the residency portion can he get employed as an MO and finish the said portion through the CF?
The recruiting centre seems to lack these details and when he requested to talk to someone in this matter he got put in touch with a lesser experienced medical MCpl in a reserve unit. I know I am a MCpl myself and it is hard for me to answer questions that are better suited for an officer even in my current trade.
Help or POC information would be much appreciated
Thank you
Long-time reader first time writer.
I have a question for the medical staff or medical officers of this forum.
My brother is an American student who has graduated medical school. He has written the required testing to be able to apply for residency in Canada (MCC and MCCEE). I have been trying to gather information about his options for joining the forces.
So far I have got the following information
From the military recruiter
- CF will only take Drs as MOs after they have passed residency and hold the required documentations to be MOs in the CF as a direct entry MO.
- He can apply as a ‘Medic’ by joining the ranks and apply to be a PA after finishing 6As.
- He can join the UTPNCM program from any trade after 2 years and his medical schooling will count towards the application for MO and get a portion of his residency waved.
From MOs currently employed
- The CF has sponsored spots for residency in Queens U and Kingston General Hospital that favor current military members.
- The CF will employ people with any degree (including medical degree) and will support continuing education including residency.
- MOs are in higher demand and face semi-difficult retention due to the attractiveness of civilian equivalent opportunities.
SO
My question(s) are for someone to fill in the blanks.
His “end states” is to be employed as a “Doctor”.
The residency program is very competitive and he being an American student has a bit of odds against him even though he has written the MCC and MCCEE.
Can someone in this field shine some light on this?
- Is it possible for him to apply as an MO with a medical degree but no residency? And if yes is there a POC or something to contact?
- If the CF will only employ MOs once they have completed the residency portion can he get employed as an MO and finish the said portion through the CF?
The recruiting centre seems to lack these details and when he requested to talk to someone in this matter he got put in touch with a lesser experienced medical MCpl in a reserve unit. I know I am a MCpl myself and it is hard for me to answer questions that are better suited for an officer even in my current trade.
Help or POC information would be much appreciated
Thank you