Category: Canada

Is It Legal To Send Prescriptions To Canada?

Canadian residents are generally not permitted to import prescription drugs by mail or courier. In certain cases, exemptions exist for Canadian residents to import prescription drugs (see Can I bring prescription drugs into Canada?). Does Canada accept foreign prescriptions? The first thing to understand is that you cannot use a foreign prescription to get prescription […]

Do Doctors Get Paid In Residency In Canada?

Residency is often the first chance for new physicians to start earning an income. So, how much do residents in Canada make? Residents’ gross salary for 2022. Annual gross salary Monthly gross income PGY-4 $78,348 $6,529 PGY-5 $83,860 $6,988 PGY-6 $89,359 $7,447 How much do residency doctors make in Canada? Quebec Gross annual Resident 1 […]

Can I Get My Ssi If I Move To Canada?

If you are a U.S. citizen and qualify for Social Security retirement, family, survivor or disability benefits, you can receive your payments while living in most other countries. Can you move to Canada on SSI? Moving to Canada doesn’t mean you need to give up your U.S. citizenship. You can receive Social Security benefits while […]

Is There A Shortage Of Physicians In Canada?

The doctor shortage is also having an impact on the broader health-care system. Without quick access to doctors, patients are turning to emergency departments already overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Why is there a shortage of physicians in Canada? Canada is facing a shortage of family doctors. Fewer medical school graduates are choosing the specialty […]

How Can I Apply For Medicine In Canada?

Apply online through the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS). All applications to Ontario medical schools must be submitted online through OMSAS by October 3 , 2022 (4:30pm ET). Please review the OMSAS Application Guide for information on application deadlines and requirements. How can I enter medicine from Canada? Application requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.3/4.0 […]