FAQs
Conditionally required means if you have completed a Bachelor Degree, a copy of your transcript is required.
In lieu of a stamp, an MSPR needs to be submitted detailing your core rotations. We do not accept documents past the deadline.
Please list every two (2) week block until it adds up to 8 weeks. It is ok to use two (2) forms, if needed.
No, do not list other rotations. Only include the rotations listed on the Core Clinical Clerkship form.
Unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for residency at Memorial University. As per the Active Practice section of our General Admissions Requirements.
“Observing, volunteering, clinical assisting, clinical fellowships, job shadowing, academic studies (nursing studies, doctorates, masters, undergraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates - including graduate diplomas and other professional degrees in medical science program) as well as training/educational experiences completed by individuals under an IMG assessment program, are NOT recognized as clinical or active practice or training.”
Yes. The following English Language Proficiency tests and scores are acceptable:
- International English Language Testing System - Academic (IELTS-Academic), with a minimum score of 7 in each of the components in the same sitting;
- Occupational English Test - Medicine (OET-Medicine), with a minimum grade of B in each of the four subsets in the same sitting;
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program Test - General (CELPIP-General), with a minimum score of 9 in each of the four skills in the same sitting.
No, you do not need to provide proof of language proficiency if you are exempt. PGME will only exempt IMGs from language proficiency testing if BOTH their basic medical education and patient care experience was in one of the following countries that is recognized as having English as a first language:
Anguilla |
St. Vincent and the Grenadines |
Antigua and Barbuda |
Singapore |
Australia |
South Africa |
Bahamas |
Trinidad and Tobago |
Barbados |
United Kingdom |
Bermuda |
United States of America |
Canada |
Virgin Islands (United Kingdom) |
Dominica |
Virgin Islands (United States) |
Grenada |
St. Vincent and the Grenadines |
Ireland |
Singapore |
Jamaica |
South Africa |
New Zealand |
Trinidad and Tobago |
St. Kitts and Nevis |
United Kingdom |
St. Lucia |
United States of America |