Postgraduate trainee

For physicians enrolling in further clinical or research training at the who have not yet completed the educational requirements for certification as a specialist.

Requirements

An applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

have a medical degree from a medical school listed in the which includes a Canadian sponsor note
be enrolled in a postgraduate training program outside of Canada
meet the ��’s English language proficiency requirements
have Canadian citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in BC

How to apply

Postgraduate trainees pursuing further clinical or research training are registered with the �� through the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Applicants have to complete an application form, pay fees and submit supplementary documentation as part of the application process.

Completed applications must be submitted to the �� six weeks prior to the anticipated start date. Failure to meet this deadline may result in a delayed start to the elective.

Postgraduate trainees and fellows cannot begin their training until their licence has been issued.

Maintaining the licence

The �� must receive a written request directly from the UBC Faculty of Medicine to extend a postgraduate trainee licence. Once a request has been received and approved, ongoing registration and licensure is maintained by the trainee or fellow by

completing the annual licence renewal form to the satisfaction of the ��, and
online payment of the annual licence renewal fee as detailed in Schedule A of the �� Bylaws.

Failure to complete the annual licence renewal process will result in the cancellation of the postgraduate trainee licence. The licence will be reinstated when the annual licence renewal form is completed to the satisfaction of the ��, and online payment of all outstanding fees is made.

For more information about the requirements for registration and licensure, refer to:

section 20 of the
section 2 of the �� Bylaws
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Learn more about the policies that the Registration Committee uses to consider applications

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