Annual Survey 2024

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Overview

The purpose of this survey is to obtain data on where IMGs who are either active or inactive members of AIMGA are with respect to their careers in Canada. This survey seeks to identify current employment status, successes, and milestones achieved by IMGs and how AIMGA may have helped in your journey or can better assist you in future. We are interested in demonstrating the real picture of where IMGs are following their settlement in Canada and to advocate on behalf of members and the IMG community across Canada. The information we collect will be copied to your user profile, and will be analyzed by Pivotal Research Inc and our Research Team. If you have any technical difficulties or questions, please reach out to deniz@aimga.ca. There are many chances to win a gift card for filling out this survey. There will be four draws in total. The first draw will include 1 x $25 gift card, the second 1 x $50 gift card, the third 1 x $75 gift card, and the final draw 1 x $100 gift card. Draws for the prizes will be made on April 5th and April 9th. The survey will close on April 8th, 2024 at 11:59 pm MDT. This survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to fill out. Thank you in advance for your time.

Background Questions

In this section, we'd like to know your association with AIMGA and how you heard about us.

What is your professional status with respect to AIMGA? *

International Medical Graduate (IMG)
Canadian who Studied Abroad (CSA)
Other: Organization
Other: Individual

What is your ethnic background? Please select all that apply. *

African
East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
European or of European descent
Indigenous/First Nations/Metis/Inuit
Latin American or Caribbean
South Asian (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino)
West Asian or Middle Eastern (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
Other group

Ethnic background refers to where your family is from and is usually determined based on common ancestry or cultural origin.

Please specify your ethnic background:

What is your immigration status in Canada? *

Permanent resident
Refugee or refugee claimant
Naturalized Canadian citizen
Canadian-born citizen
Temporary resident (e.g., student, worker, other)
Does not apply

Please explain your immigration status

I'm an overseas resident contemplating/preparing for immigration to Canada
I am an overseas resident who has submitted an application to immigrate and the application is pending approval
I am an overseas resident who has submitted an application to immigrate to Canada and it has been approved

In what year did you arrive in Canada? *

Please enter in YYYY format.

How did you hear about AIMGA? Please check all that apply. *

Word of mouth
Website search
Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website
Immigrant serving organization
IMG-serving organization or program
Medical Council of Canada (MCC)
Provincial regulatory body
Other

Please specify:

Where do you reside? *

Calgary
Edmonton
Elsewhere in Alberta
Elsewhere in Canada
Outside of Canada

Which city? *

Which province/territory? *

Why did you join AIMGA? Please check all that apply. *

AIMGA was recommended to me
AIMGA programs and services
Exam preparation / study groups
Licensure information and support
Employment support
Networking / engagement opportunities
Resume preparation support
Clinical Observership
Professional development
Other

Who made the recommendation? *

Which study groups have you attended? Please check all that apply. *

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part 1 (QE1)
National Assessment Collaboration - Objective Structured Clinical Examination (NAC-OCSE)
Therapeutics Decision Making (TDM)
Occupational English Test (OET)
Other

Please explain why you joined AIMGA: *

In general, how would you rate your level of engagement in the programs and services at AIMGA?

Highly engaged
Engaged
Somewhat engaged
Not engaged

Which of the following have you participated in? Please check all that apply.

Information and orientation sessions (e.g., New Member Orientations, Lunch and Learn Sessions, etc.)
Study Groups (e.g., QE1, NAC-OSCE, TDM, IELTS study groups, etc.)
Lectures and workshops (e.g., CaRMS Preparation, Clinical Workshops, Lunch and Learn Sessions, etc.)
Exam preparation courses (fee for service e.g., mock NAC-OSCE and mock MMI)
One-to-one consultations
Health and wellness team / HealthHub
Observership program / Mentorship sessions
Career Transition Program
Medical Communication Assessment Program
Patient Navigation Program
None of the above

As a result of joining... Please check all that apply. *

I was able to access services that met my needs
I was able to make decisions about life in Canada and career pathways
I gained knowledge, skills and connections regarding the Canadian labour market
I was connected to fellow IMGs and social networks
I gained employment
I obtained a residency position
Other

Please explain: *

Thinking about your current status, to what extent have AIMGA services and programs helped you to get where you are today? AIMGA... *

Helped to a great extent
Helped
Didn't help much
Didn't help at all

Is our administrative staff responsive to your inquires?

Very responsive
Responsive
Somewhat responsive
Not responsive

Is our administrative staff friendly?

Very friendly
Friendly
Somewhat friendly
Not friendly

Is our administrative staff helpful?

Very helpful
Helpful
Somewhat helpful
Not helpful

Have you been made to feel welcomed if you have come to our offices in person?

Very welcomed
Welcomed
Somewhat welcomed
Not welcomed
N/A

To what extent do you agree with the following statement regarding your experience with our website?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The website is highly resourceful	Strongly AgreeThe website is highly resourceful Strongly Agree	AgreeThe website is highly resourceful Agree	DisagreeThe website is highly resourceful Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe website is highly resourceful Strongly Disagree
The website is easy and intuitive to navigate	Strongly AgreeThe website is easy and intuitive to navigate Strongly Agree	AgreeThe website is easy and intuitive to navigate Agree	DisagreeThe website is easy and intuitive to navigate Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe website is easy and intuitive to navigate Strongly Disagree
I have utilized the website to improve my knowledge on licensure and alternative career pathways	Strongly AgreeI have utilized the website to improve my knowledge on licensure and alternative career pathways Strongly Agree	AgreeI have utilized the website to improve my knowledge on licensure and alternative career pathways Agree	DisagreeI have utilized the website to improve my knowledge on licensure and alternative career pathways Disagree	Strongly DisagreeI have utilized the website to improve my knowledge on licensure and alternative career pathways Strongly Disagree

Would you like to change or see anything added to our website?

Have you met with one of AIMGA’s career advisors?

Why haven't you met a career advisor?

I was unaware AIMGA had career advisors
I was unable to schedule an appointment
Available times did not suit my schedule
Other

Have you accessed services from other immigrant serving organizations?

Which services/programs have you accessed from these other immigrant serving organizations?

Settlement
Employment
Language
Other

Please specify which other services:

To what extent did the services and programs from other organizations help you to get where you are today?

Helped to a great extent
Helped
Didn't help much
Didn't help at all

If you wish to make any additional comments based on the questions above, please add them here:

Licensure

Which of the following statements apply to your career and/or career plans? *

In practice in Canada as a licensed physician
In residency
In an alternative career in Canada
Working under a provisional license as a clinical assistant, surgical assistant or physician associate
In the process of navigating the system
In the process of pursuing licensure
In the process of pursuing an alternative career
In practice outside of Canada
In post-graduate studies (e.g. diploma or master’s in a post-secondary institution)
In further studies to gain employment (e.g. sonography, paramedic, etc.)
Undecided
Other

In what year did you first become fully licensed in Canada?

Please enter in YYYY format.

In what province/territory are you in practice? *

What city/town/community are you in practice? *

Are you fully licensed to practice in more than one province? *

In what province(s) did you become fully licensed? Please check all that apply. *

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

At which university did you complete your residency training? *

Are you practicing in... *

Your specialty area (in relation to your specialty prior to Canada)
A different specialty area (in relation to your specialty prior to Canada)

In what area of specialization are you practicing? Please check all that apply. *

Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Other

Please explain: *

Compared to your previous practice prior to Canada, how satisfied are you with your current practice? *

More satisfied
Equally satisfied
Less satisfied

How did you get into practice? *

Met the requirements for direct entry into practice (i.e., independent practice)
Through a Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) route
Through residency
Other

Compared to your previous training, how satisfied were you with your residency training in Canada? *

More satisfied
Equally satisfied
Less satisfied

Please explain:

Did you have to do a return of service? *

In which province did you do your return of service? *

Where was your return of service located? *

Urban
Rural
Both

For how many years did you do your return of service? *

Less than a year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years

Did you complete your return of service? *

Why did you NOT complete the return to service? Please check all that apply. *

Location not suited for family members
Family located elsewhere requiring lots of travel for family visits
My work situation was problematic
Lack of settlement services for family members (e.g., language programs)
Other

In the past year did you do any observership(s) to familiarize yourself with the Canadian healthcare system? *

Yes
No
Not applicable

How did you find these observership(s)? *

AIMGA
My own connections in the community
Through fellow IMGs
Through another IMG service provider other than AIMGA
Other

Which of the following steps to licensure are you pursuing? Please check all that apply. *

Full Licensure in your specialty area (in relation to your specialty prior to Canada)
Full Licensure in a different specialty area (in relation to your specialty prior to Canada)
Partial/Provisional Licensure in your specialty area (in relation to your specialty prior to Canada)
Partial/Provisional Licensure in a different specialty area (in relation to your specialty prior to Canada)

Which specialty are you pursuing? Please check all that apply. *

Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Other

Please specify: *

Please specify the setting in which you would like to work: *

Urban
Rural
Open to either

Are you pursuing: *

An alternative career in healthcare
An alternative career outside of healthcare
Both

Please explain: *

Milestones: Medical Exams

In this section, we'd like to know where you are at with the medical licensing exam milestones.

QE1

QE1: Did you write the QE1? *

No
Yes
I am planning or preparing to take this exam

QE1: Why did you not take the exam? Please check all that apply. *

No time to study
No chance of success in getting a residency
Cost of preparation materials
Lack of recency of practice
Cost of the exam
Cost of travel and accommodation
I have chosen not to pursue licensure
Need to support myself and/or family
Lack of readiness/confidence
I am not pursuing licensure
Other

Please explain:

QE1: Did you pass the QE1? *

QE1: How many times have you taken the QE1 exam? *

QE1: What was the most recent year you took the exam? *

Please enter in YYYY format.

QE1: What was your most recent score?

Optional: Please enter your 3-digit score.

QE1: Did you participate/are you participating in AIMGA's QE1 study group? *

Yes
No
I don't recall

How would you rate your AIMGA QE1 study group experience? *

Excellent
Good
Average
Poor

Are you planning on participating in AIMGA's QE1 study group? *

Yes
No
Unsure

NAC OSCE

NAC OSCE: Did you do the NAC OSCE? *

No
Yes
I am planning or preparing to take this exam

NAC OSCE: When? *

In 2024
Undecided

NAC OSCE: Why did you not take the exam? Please check all that apply. *

No time to study
No chance of success in getting a residency
Cost of preparation materials
Lack of recency of practice
Cost of the exam
Cost of travel and accommodation
I have chosen not to pursue licensure
Need to support myself and/or family
Lack of readiness/confidence
I am not eligible
I am not pursuing licensure
Other

Please explain:

NAC OSCE: Did you pass the NAC OSCE? *

NAC OSCE: How many times have you taken the NAC OSCE? *

NAC OSCE: What is the most recent year you took this exam? *

Please enter in YYYY format.

NAC OSCE: In which time frame did you most recently take the exam? *

2018 or earlier
March 2019 to March 2020
September 2020
October 2021 to September 2022
May 2023 or later

NAC OSCE: If you took the NAC in the years 2013 to 2018, what was your best score? *

0-64
65-72
73-78
79-80
81-88
89-94
95-100

NAC OSCE: If you took the NAC between March 2019 and March 2020, what was your best score? *

300-397
398-422
423-442
443-447
448-471
472-492
493-500

NAC OSCE: If you took the NAC in September 2020, what was your best score? *

Fail
Pass
Pass with Superior Performance

NAC OSCE: If you took the NAC between October 2021 and September 2022, what was your best score? *

1300-1373
1374-1398
1399-1418
1419-1423
1424-1457
1458-1478
1479-1500

NAC OSCE: If you took the NAC since May 2023, what was your best score? *

500-576
577-600
601-625
626-650
651-675
676-700

NAC OSCE: Did you participate in AIMGA's NAC OSCE study group? *

Yes
No
I don't recall

NAC OSCE: Did you participate in AIMGA's Mock NAC-OSCE preparation? *

Yes
No
I don't recall

USMLE/PLAB/other Canadian licensing exams

Have you taken the USMLE exams (for licensure in the US)? Please check all that apply. *

USMLE Step 1
USMLE Step 2
USMLE Step 3
I have not taken these exams

Did you pass the USMLE Step 1? *

Did you pass the USMLE Step 2? *

Did you pass the USMLE Step 3? *

Have you taken the PLAB exams (for licensure in the UK/Australia)? Please check all that apply. *

PLAB 1
PLAB 2
I have not taken these exams

Did you pass the PLAB 1? *

Did you pass the PLAB 2? *

Have you taken any of the following Canadian licensing exams? Please check all that apply. *

Certification in the College of Family Physicians (CCFP)
Certification in the College of Family Physicians (CCFP) (Emergency Medicine)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS)
Not applicable to me at this time
Other

Please explain.

English Language Proficiency (ELP) Tests

ELP: Have you done any of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements needed to pursue licensure? Please check all that apply. *

IELTS
OET Medicine
CELPIP
TOEFL
I am exempt from having to do an English Language Proficiency (ELP) test
None of the above

IELTS

Did you pass the IELTS?

How many times have you taken the IELTS?

Please enter a numeric value.

What was the most recent year you took the IELTS?

Please enter in YYYY format.

What was your most recent IELTS score?

	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9
Overall	5Overall 5	5.5Overall 5.5	6Overall 6	6.5Overall 6.5	7Overall 7	7.5Overall 7.5	8Overall 8	8.5Overall 8.5	9Overall 9
Reading	5Reading 5	5.5Reading 5.5	6Reading 6	6.5Reading 6.5	7Reading 7	7.5Reading 7.5	8Reading 8	8.5Reading 8.5	9Reading 9
Listening	5Listening 5	5.5Listening 5.5	6Listening 6	6.5Listening 6.5	7Listening 7	7.5Listening 7.5	8Listening 8	8.5Listening 8.5	9Listening 9
Speaking	5Speaking 5	5.5Speaking 5.5	6Speaking 6	6.5Speaking 6.5	7Speaking 7	7.5Speaking 7.5	8Speaking 8	8.5Speaking 8.5	9Speaking 9
Writing	5Writing 5	5.5Writing 5.5	6Writing 6	6.5Writing 6.5	7Writing 7	7.5Writing 7.5	8Writing 8	8.5Writing 8.5	9Writing 9

OET

Did you pass the OET?

This means having a minimum of B.

How many times have you taken the OET?

Please enter a numeric value.

What was your most recent OET score?

	A	B	C	C+	D	E
Reading	AReading A	BReading B	CReading C	C+Reading C+	DReading D	EReading E
Listening	AListening A	BListening B	CListening C	C+Listening C+	DListening D	EListening E
Speaking	ASpeaking A	BSpeaking B	CSpeaking C	C+Speaking C+	DSpeaking D	ESpeaking E
Writing	AWriting A	BWriting B	CWriting C	C+Writing C+	DWriting D	EWriting E

CELPIP

Did you pass the CELPIP?

How many times have you taken the CELPIP?

Please enter a numeric value.

What was your most recent CELPIP reading score?

What was your most recent CELPIP listening score?

What was your most recent CELPIP speaking score?

What was your most recent CELPIP writing score?

TOEFL

How many times have you taken the TOEFL?

Please enter a numeric value.

What was your most recent overall TOEFL band score?

Has meeting the ELP requirement been a barrier holding you back from being eligible to apply for licensure routes? *

Milestones: Licensure Pathways

In this section, we'd like to know about any of the successes/milestones you've achieved to date.

Specialist/LMCC certification milestones: Please check all that apply. *

As a specialist, applied for Royal College exams, and deemed eligible
Obtained LMCC (Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada) status
Does not apply to me

Residency/CaRMS milestones: Please check all that apply. *

I have yet to apply to Residency/CaRMS
I do not intend to apply
Applied to a residency position
Obtained a residency interview
Matched to a residency position
Currently in residency (R1, R2, or specialty)
Completed a residency program in Canada
Completed a residency program outside of Canada
This question does not apply to me

How many times did you apply to CaRMS?

In what year(s) did you apply to CaRMS? Note: Please use the CaRMS Match year, i.e., For the 2022 CaRMS where the applications are due in 2021, please enter 2022. *

Please enter the full 4 digits for each year, and separate each year by a comma.

In what specialties did you apply to CaRMS? Please check all that apply. *

Anatomical Pathology
Anesthesiology
Diagnostic Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
General Pathology
Internal Medicine
Medical Microbiology
Neurology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic Surgery
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Psychiatry
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
Other

Why did you not apply to CaRMS? Please check all that apply. *

No reasonable chance of success
No reasonable chance of success in my specialty
Could not afford it
Did not complete the exams
Did not have recency of practice
Did a Practice Ready Assessment (PRA)
Other

Please explain:

In what year did you match to CaRMS? *

Please enter the year in YYYY format.

In what specialty did you match?

Anatomical Pathology
Anesthesiology
Diagnostic Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
General Pathology
Internal Medicine
Medical Microbiology
Neurology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic Surgery
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Psychiatry
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
Other

Clinical/Surgical Assistant OR Associate Physician

Are you familiar with Clinical/Surgical Assistant OR Associate Physician positions?

Clinical/Surgical Assistant Position OR Associate Physician. Please check all that apply. *

I believe I meet the criteria, but have not submitted the pre-screen application for Alberta
I have submitted the pre-screen application and am awaiting eligibility status for Alberta
I have received the eligibility pre-screen letter and am seeking a position in Alberta
I have been accepted as a Clinical/Surgical Assistant OR Associate Physician and I am in the hiring and College process
I am working as a Clinical/Surgical Assistant for AHS in Alberta
I am working as a Clinical/Surgical Assistant OR Associate Physician in another province
Does not apply to me as I am taking other pathways (e.g., Residency, PRA route, etc.)
I do not meet the eligibility criteria

Please explain. Please check all that apply. *

I have not successfully completed the QE1
I have not successfully completed one year of post-graduate rotational training
I have not met the English Language Proficiency requirements
I do not have recency of practice in the past 3 years

Reasons for not meeting the eligibility criteria for Clinical/Surgical Assistant OR Associate Physician position.

In which city are you willing to work as a Clinical/Surgical Assistant? Please check all that apply. *

Calgary
Edmonton
Red Deer
Lethbridge
Fort McMurray
Medicine Hat
Grande Prairie
All of the above
Other

AIMGA is in conversation with AHS regarding the expansion of Clinical Assistant positions in other areas of Alberta.

In what year did you obtain your partial/provisional license?

Please enter in YYYY format.

In which department/specialty area did you obtain the AHS Clinical/Surgical Assistant position? *

Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Neurology
Pathology
Other

In which city are you working as an AHS Clinical/Surgical Assistant? *

Calgary
Edmonton
Red Deer
Lethbridge
Fort McMurray
Medicine Hat
Grand Prairie
Other

In which province are you working as a Clinical/Surgical Assistant OR Associate Physician? *

British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan

In which city are you working as a Clinical/Surgical Assistant OR Associate Physician? *

In which department/specialty area are you working as a Clinical/Surgical Assistant OR Associate Physician? *

Family Medicine / Primary Care
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Neurology
Pathology
Other

Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) routes

Are you familiar with Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) routes?

Which of the following steps of the Practice Readiness Assessment pathway apply to you? Please check all that apply. *

Does not apply to me
My application is pending review
I applied and was deemed ineligible
I am deemed eligible
I am preparing for the TDM exam
I have passed the TDM exam
I am seeking an AHS sponsorship eligible position (For PRA-AB eligible applicants only)
I was unable to find an AHS sponsorship eligible position and my eligibility expired (For PRA-AB eligible applicants only)
I obtained an AHS sponsorship eligible position (For PRA-A I obtained an AHS sponsorship eligible position (For PRA-AB eligible applicants only)B eligible applicants only)
I am currently being assessed and working under the supervision of another physician
I successfully completed the Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) and am working under a provisional/jurisdictional license

Which PRA route(s) are you eligible for? Please check all that apply. *

Practice Readiness Assessment Alberta (PRA-AB)
Practice Ready Assessment – British Columbia (PRA-BC)
University of Manitoba International Medical Graduate Program (PRA MB – Family Practice & PRA MB – Specialty Practice)
Practice Ready Assessment New Brunswick (PRA-NB)
Practice Ready Assessment – Newfoundland and Labrador (PRA-NL)
Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program (NSPRAP)
Practice Ready Ontario (PRO)
Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA)
Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) Practice Ready Assessment (PRA)

PRA: What is the expiry year of your PRA eligibility letter? *

It has expired
It expires in 2024
It expires in 2025
Does not apply to me

PRA: In what area of specialization have you been deemed eligible for PRA? *

Family Medicine
Other specialty area

What specialty? *

Anatomical Pathology
Anesthesiology
Diagnostic Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
General Pathology
Internal Medicine
Medical Microbiology
Neurology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic Surgery
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Psychiatry
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
Other

In which province are you undergoing assessment? *

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan

In which city are you undergoing assessment? *

In which province are you practicing? *

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan

In which city are you practicing? *

Therapeutics Decision-Making (TDM)

TDM: Did you take the TDM? *

Yes
No
I am preparing/scheduled to do the TDM
I am awaiting the TDM results

TDM: Why did you not take the exam? Please check all that apply. *

Cost of the exam
Lack of readiness/confidence
Other

Please explain.

TDM: Did you pass the TDM? *

TDM: How many times did you take the exam? *

Other Milestones

Which milestones have you achieved? Please check all that apply.

Obtained a non-physician job in healthcare
Obtained a non-physician job outside of healthcare
Was accepted into a post-secondary program to obtain further training/certification
Completed further training that resulted in certification to work in the healthcare field
Went outside of Canada for recency of practice
Clinical or surgical assistant position

Please describe any other professional or personal milestones, successes or accomplishments:

Employment Profile

In this section, we'd like to understand the employment status of our members to advocate for IMGs and their utilization across Canada.

What is your employment status? Please check all that apply. *

Employed, full-time
Employed, part-time
Employed casually (called on only when needed)
Self-employed
Unemployed, seeking work
Unemployed, not seeking work
Enrolled in a post-secondary or certification program, full-time
Enrolled in a post-secondary or certification program, part-time
Other

Please explain.

Select the category that best describes your position. *

How would you describe the duration of your job? *

A survival job
A temporary, contract position (term specific)
An intermediate job (not a survival job, not term-specific, but a job you consider a temporary position while you pursue other career goals)
A long-term job

How would you describe your job level? *

Entry-level
Mid-level
Senior

Please indicate which statement best describes your current job/position. *

I am able to fully use my skills and competencies in my current job/position
I am somewhat able to use my skills and competencies in my current job/position
I am not able to use my skills and competencies in my current job/position
I am learning or utilizing other skills or competencies

Please explain.

How satisfied are you with your current employment status? *

Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

What is the title of your position? *

Which organization are you working for?

In what year did you start this position? *

Please enter in YYYY format.

Which of the following ranges best describes the hourly rate of pay? *

$15-$18
$19-$22
$23-$26
$27-$30
$31-$34
$35-$38
$39-$42
$43-$46
$47-$50
More than $50
Prefer not to say

We are asking the question below to better understand the employment context of IMGs and to advocate for the utilization of IMGs in our healthcare systems

Is this your FIRST job in Canada? *

What was your PREVIOUS job title(s) in Canada?

How did you find your CURRENT job? Please check all that apply. *

Through AIMGA
Through my network
I found through job search platform
I applied internally/recommended from within the organization
Other

Please explain. *

Prior to obtaining your current job, how many jobs have you applied for? *

1-5
6-10
11-20
21-30
31-50
50+

How many jobs do you CURRENTLY hold? *

What is the title of your second job? *

Is your second job full-time, part-time, or casual? *

Full-time
Part-time
Casual

What is the title of your third job? *

Is your third job full-time, part-time, or casual? *

Full-time
Part-time
Casual

What is the name of the program you are taking/have taken? *

What year did you enroll in this program? *

Please enter in YYYY format.

Have you experienced any of the following challenges in accessing Canadian labour market? Please check all that apply. *

Lack of childcare
Understanding the professional requirements for licensure
Navigating the Canadian job market
Recognition of Foreign Credentials (including costs)
Lack of Canadian work experience
Low official language proficiency (English/French)
Lack of a professional network
Overqualified for available jobs in the community
Underqualified for available jobs in the community
Other
None of the above

Have you experienced racism or discrimination in Canada?

Yes
No
Unsure
Prefer not to answer

In which context(s), have you felt discriminated against? Please check all that apply.

By supervisors
By colleagues
By patients/clients
By the systems/processes in place for IMGs e.g. lack of foreign credential recognition
By others in community
Other

In your opinion, was the discrimination you faced based on the following. Check all that apply:

Your skin colour
Religion
Gender
Educational background
Sexual orientation
Other (please explain below)

Is there anything you would like to add to the above question about racism and discrimination?

Would you be interested in taking part in an interview regarding your experiences of racism/discrimination?

Given that Canada is facing a healthcare crisis and has a shortage of physicians, how does this make you feel as an IMG? *

Hopeful
Frustrated
Underutilized
Concerned
Other

What are your career plans for the nearest future? Please check all that apply. *

Pass the QE1
Pass the NAC
Meet the ELP requirements
Apply to CaRMS / Obtain a residency position
Obtain a position as a Clinical/Surgical Assistant position (select only if eligible)
Obtain a sponsored position as I am PRA eligible (select only if deemed eligible)
Practice my profession in Canada
Find employment in healthcare in a non-physician role
Find a better job compared to the job I have now
Pursue an alternative career pathway
Pursue further education and training
Return to my country to update recency of practice
Relocate to practice elsewhere
Other

Please explain.

Future Engagement, Recommendations, and Testimonials

I agree that AIMGA can utilize my profile information for research and advocacy purposes

Yes, I agree

Note that your name and personal information will remain confidential, and any self-identifying data will only be visible to AIMGA staff members.

With regards to future engagement, how will you participate in AIMGA's programs and services? *

In-person
Online
Both
Not applicable, as I am no longer an active member

Would you be interested in taking part in an interview regarding your employment experiences?

Overall feedback: How could AIMGA improve their programs and services? Please do let us know if you have any suggestions.

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