OBSERVERSHIP IN PSYCHIATRY AT MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, CANADA*
Duration: 4 weeks.
Specialty: child and adolescent psychiatry (perfect for those planning to apply for psychiatry, paediatrics, family medicine or neurology residency training).
Location: McMaster University teaching hospital in St. Catharines, ON, Canada.
Preceptor: a faculty member at the department of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences, McMaster University.
Application and tuition fees: NONE. You will be responsible for your visa (if required), travel, accommodation, insurances and other expenses.
Letter of reference will be available upon request.
Minimim eligibility requirements:
International medical students (US or Canadian medical students are not eligible) in their final year during requested time frame.
OR
International Medical Graduates (IMG) (US or Canadian medical graduates are not eligible).
AND (within last 2 years)
IELTS Academic band 7 in all 4 components or TOEFL iBT with minimum score for speaking - 25, writing - 28, reading - 26, listening - 26.
AND
One of the following exams: MCCQE Part 1 or Part 2, NAC, USMLE Steps 1, 2CK, 2CS or 3.
If you meet the minimum requirements and would like to get more details about this placement, please submit your request to: [email protected]
In your email, include the following information: TOEFL/IELTS/MCCQE/NAC/USMLE scores (as applicable); observership objectives and requested time frame (minimum 4 weeks); previous electives/observerships/externships in US or Canada; and whether you require visa to enter Canada.
*Canadian clinical experience is equivalent to US clinical experience (USCE).