Hello Arsheen,

After acquiring the much coveted MBBS degree from India, an Indian doctor may wish to try his / her luck up abroad in Canada and try to become a doctor, only after the fulfillment of certain official formalities:

• The basic requirement for an  Indian doctor in Canada  is to get a valid medical license for the province, where one wishes to practice. One has to pass the certification exams in the concerned province through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• This licensing procedure requires a foreign doctor to go through a series of examinations and get certified based on eligibility, program selection, qualifying the exam followed by final certification
• The doctors have to also undergo language proficiency tests, credentialing, postgraduate training and assessment, return-of-service agreements, etc.

Indian doctors can discuss and explore the field of Medical Science in Canada through the study groups for the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam (MCCEE), provided by some immigrant-friendly organizations.

The governing body of the medical practices in the concerned Province of Canada can give guidance regarding the formalities and fees required for licensing.

Acquiring a medical license in Canada is a tedious and complicated  process and may take up to 5-6 years. An Indian doctor is advised to be well prepared and equipped with financial backup and tenacity in order to have a shot at becoming a doctor in Canada.

Provinces like Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Labrador, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward are some good provinces to work as a doctor in Canada.

Hope this helps you. We wish you the best for your future endeavours!

Regards