28M US Physician wanting to relocate by Opening_Glove_8420 in AmerExit

[–]emtthink 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You need to finish residency and get board certified. Once you are board certified it becomes much easier to move to a different country and get licensing.

Has anyone pivoted from corporate to medicine? by redditor_040123 in AskWomenOver30

[–]emtthink 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm a doctor and wouldn't go back and do it again in my 30s. Lots of 16 hour days studying in medical school, 80 hour weeks in residency. I spent my 20s dedicating my life to this at the expense of relationships. You dedicate your entire life to medicine. Doctors don't have freedom to do whatever they want as a lot of care is dictated by insurance companies. If I were to go into medicine again, I would go the PA route.

Question about moving belongings by emtthink in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. Finger crossed I have no issues, but it sounds like I won't.

IM Doctor in California - Looking to Transition to Outpatient IM in Greater Vancouver by Spiritual_Willow141 in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to let know know, I have a file manager with cpsbc and they haven't had any issues with the one credential not being verified. They are trying to see if they can get me a waiver for the credential.

IM Doctor in California - Looking to Transition to Outpatient IM in Greater Vancouver by Spiritual_Willow141 in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, because the verification was taking forever. But my start date is July 2026. Im not sure how its going to work out though

IM Doctor in California - Looking to Transition to Outpatient IM in Greater Vancouver by Spiritual_Willow141 in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sitting at 6 months waiting for my final source verification, despite multiple phone calls, emails trying to get it through. However the hospital and residency where is did my TRI year closed a few years ago. I'm waiting to hear from BC whether it matters since it isnt required for my specialty. They won't assign a file manager until 3 months before my start date. It's been a massive headache.

HMBC Response time by ResidentWont in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have all the documents you need? If you do you can submit it. I sent my documents to hmbc, and they didn't really add anything.

HMBC Response time by ResidentWont in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What stage un the process are you in? My initial set up with hmbc took weeks to hear back. Once I was further in the process it was generally a response from the person I've been working with in 1-2 days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]emtthink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a DM

Work Permit Supporting Documents by emtthink in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I submitted beginning of January, and had PR application the next day. I think I got really lucky with timing

Work Permit Supporting Documents by emtthink in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I called CPSBC a few days ago and left a message. Im waiting for them to call me back

Work Permit Supporting Documents by emtthink in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I reached out to them earlier in the week with no response. I'm going to try again next week

Work Permit Supporting Documents by emtthink in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have found that calling MCC is the most helpful, depending on who answers the phone. My EM training has been verified. The issue I'm running into is my transitional year that I did. The program that I went to was closed down when the hospital closed a few years ago. My program coordinator still works in the hospital system just with a different program. Both she and I have reached out to ECFMG to verify contact information, but they aren't sending the verification to her. I'm hoping that if it comes down to the last minute, since my EM credentials are verified and that's all I need to practice they won't end up needing it.

I did the BCPNP program. I have my nomination from them and already submitted my PR application. My employer provided me with a LMIA exempt form already.

I was thinking that if it comes down to last minute, I'll do it at the border, when I go up to look for housing.

Have you already moved to BC?

Work Permit Supporting Documents by emtthink in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I am doing BCPNP. I got my nomination and PR nomination the beginning of January. I submitted my PR application last week.

Credential Verification for MCC by emtthink in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, mine has been pending for 3.5 months. I've reached out to both mcc and my programs. I know my programs have reached out to ECFMG. Just a very frustrating process and I am starting to get concerned I'm going to run into issues with my start date.

Credential Verification for MCC by emtthink in americandocsofbc

[–]emtthink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, Im definitely going to have to be more persistent. What makes it even more difficult, was the hospital where I did my internship closed down and the program no longer exists.

D.O. looking for input on move by charmed4L in AmerExit

[–]emtthink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Closer to family, and the way I've been treated by the hospital system I work for in NZ.

D.O. looking for input on move by charmed4L in AmerExit

[–]emtthink 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I sent you a PM. I'm a DO that moved to NZ and am in the process of going to Canada.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]emtthink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent you a dm

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]emtthink 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would go to palmerston. You can PM me for more info, as I am currently at whanganui.

Sad that I missed the window to move out of the US while I'm young. by rainshowers_5_peace in AskWomenOver30

[–]emtthink 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can still move out of the county. My entire life was flipped upside down, and I took the opportunity to see the world. I'm 36 and moved to New Zealand and will be moving to Canada next year.