Welcome

Nationally and globally, there is a shortage of many healthcare professionals, including physicians. We recognize that in Alberta and in Canada there are unemployed or underemployed IMG physicians who wish to use their skills in health care service delivery in Canada.

We have developed programs that support International Medical Graduates integrate successfully into the Canadian Healthcare system. Our programs increase communication skills and knowledge of patient-centred care.

We also have programs that train preceptors working with IMGs in residence or as an examiner on OSCE exams to assess communication skills and language proficiency levels for practice.

Current Projects

MCAP - Online

MCAP Online is an online modular program for IMGs to increase their medical communication skills for successful integration into a healthcare system based on a patient-centred care model.

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Preceptor Training Tool

The Preceptor Training Tool is an online tool for licensed physicians that act as examiners or preceptors. The tool increases your ability and confidence to assess the communication skills of Medical Graduates in an OSCE.

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Other Relevant Programs for IMGs

IMG Symposium

Please note the following IMG Symposium is happening soon at the Toronto Convention Centre. MCAP will be in attendance.

IMG Symposium

Click here for more information or to register.

TOEFL Test Prep

Do you need to do the iBT TOEFL as part of the licensure process? Are you needing to increase your scores in order to apply for the NAC OSCE? MCAP recomends the following online program offered by LearningU. Taking this practice TOEFL preparation course and the subsequent practice exam provides you with information on how much time your answers take relative to the time allowed, how the iBT exam functions, and how to recognize and answer specific types of TOEFL questions. The TOEFL Preparation program is divided into three important areas: integrated strategy lessons, authentic practice tests, and feedback from native English graders. For more information or to register, click here:

TOEFL Test Prep

 
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Announcements

MCAP Online

The development of MCAP Online Plus has been made possible with funding from the Government of Alberta (Human Services) and the Government of Canada (Citizenship & Immigration Canada).

MCAP Online is now available to any IMG/IMD interested in registering, nationally or internationally. 

Upcoming programs start on JUNE 1, 2013. 

You'll be able to register as of May 23rd.

NEW! MCAP Online may be made available to rural doctors wanting to improve their communication skills in July 2013. Application form will be made available on JUNE 1st if funding obtained from Citizenship & Immigration Canada for this Alberta initiative. 

MCAP Classroom

Unfortunately, we do not have funding to offer the classroom version of MCAP. If other Faculties of Medicine or Health Regions are interested in offering this successful program, please contact Deidre Lake. 

Research Study

Click on the link below for a copy of the IMG Study Interim and Final Reports. 

IMG Study Final Report

IMG Study Interim Report

Preceptor Training Tool

This online training tool is for physicians working with IMGs as a preceptor or examiner. It will assist physicians in the assessment of clinical, communication, and language proficiency skills through a series of medical interviews similar to an OSCE. This program will be made available in October.