Career Transition Program Application Form – September 2024

The Career Transition Program (CTP) for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) has been made possible with funds from the Government of Alberta to assist IMGs who are considering an alternative pathway (i.e., career) into the Canadian healthcare system as a short, intermediate, or long-term goal.

This is a no-cost 12-week program offered on Saturdays (Cohort 20) from 9:00am-1:30pm MST.

Applicants will be selected based on the following:
1. IMGs who are interested in alternative career pathways;
2. IMGs who are willing and ready to seek employment; and
3. Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens or Refugees (not refugee claimants).

IMGs who are either unemployed or underemployed will be given preference. Applicants who are selected will be required to fulfill program requirements (i.e., adhere to attendance policies, complete evaluations, and participate in follow up calls or surveys to track program outcomes).

We are currently accepting applications from IMGs who are interested in this program until seats are full. Candidates will be contacted by AIMGA’s Program Coordinator to arrange an online interview to determine suitability and to gather information as required by our funders.

Interested applicants must:
• Be residents of Alberta
• Have a valid SIN
• Have taken an English Language Test
• Not be receiving any other support from the government of Alberta
• Be an AIMGA member in good standing
• Be able to complete 80% of the program, which is equivalent to two absences
• Be committed to seeking employment or enrolling in an education program related to their alternative career path within the next three to six months.

1. Please select all that apply to you. I am: *

• a Permanent Resident or Refugee
• a Canadian Citizen
• residing in Calgary, Alberta
• entitled to work in Canada and have a SIN (Social Insurance Number)
• able to participate in the program (Saturdays, 9:00am-1:30pm MST)
• an active member of AIMGA

This program is open to: 1) Permanent Residents, 2) Refugees, and 3) Canadian Citizens residing in Canada, and entitled to work in Canada and with a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Applicants must be members of AIMGA and must be available to attend classes (Saturdays 9:00am-1:30pm).

2. Full Name: *

First

Last

2.1. Preferred Name (if applicable):

3. Date of birth

4. Email: *

5. Phone number: *

6. Where do you reside? *

• Calgary or surrounding area
• Elsewhere in Alberta
• Elsewhere in Canada

Please note the upcoming cohort is planned to be in-person providing there are enough applicants who are able to attend in-person. There will be a future cohort offered online.

6.1. Address: *

House number, street name, and apartment number (if applicable)

Address Line 2

City

--- Select state ---AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon TerritoryProvince

Postal code

Please make sure that your AIMGA profile has your most up to date mailing address.

6.2. I am able to attend classes in-person. *

• Yes
• No, but I can attend online

7. Country of Origin: *

8. When did you immigrate to Canada (please indicate month and year)? *

9. First language (optional):

9.1. Additional language(s) if applicable:

10. What is the most recent English language proficiency test taken by you? *

• CLBA or CLBPT
• IELTS
• OET Medicine
• CELPIP
• TOEFL
• Other
• I have not taken an English language proficiency test

Other: Please indicate the name of the test: *

10.1. Please indicate your overall score and/or individual scores (S, L, R, and W) *

10.2. Please upload a copy of your results if you have them available.

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10.3. Was any of your medical education delivered in English? *

• Yes
• No

11. Employment status: *

• Unemployed and looking for a job
• Unemployed and not looking for a job
• Employed and looking for a different job
• Employed and not looking for a different job

11.1. Please indicate your current job title *

11.2. How soon do you expect to be employed following this course? *

• Immediately
• 1-3 months
• 3+ months

As this is an employment focused program, it is expected that selected participants will be actively seeking employment throughout the program or developing a career plan which may involve enrolling in further training to become employed. A portion of the program will be dedicated to ensuring participants have the tools and job search skills to seek employment and/or enroll in further training if desired.

12. Are you: *

• Pursuing Licensure
• Pursuing an Alternative Career Pathway
• Both

12.1. Did you apply to the recent 2024 CaRMS cycle or are you applying for the 2025 CaRMS cycle or are you planning to apply? *

• Yes, I applied or am planning to apply
• No

12.2. Pursuing an Alternative Career Pathway is my: *

• Short-Term Goal
• Mid-Term Goal
• Long-Term Goal

13. Rate your knowledge of alternative career pathways (ACPs). *

• Limited (i.e., considering an ACP but haven't really looked into options at this point)
• Somewhat knowledgeable
• Knowledgeable
• Very Knowledgeable

14. What exposure have you had to alternative career pathways in Canada (i.e. volunteer opportunities, previous positions, jobs/pathways that you have looked into, additional training or further education that you have taken, etc.)? *

15. What is your reason for applying to this program, and how do you think this program would benefit you if you were to be accepted? *

16. If accepted into this program, you will be asked to provide a professional biography indicating your background, education, work experience, what motivates you, areas of interest) (max 150 words / 1 paragraph). Please write a draft in the following space:

NOTE: Please see AIMGA's website for examples of staff bios ( SEE: https://aimga.ca/meet-staff/ and click on the different staff names to view)

17. If accepted into this program your professional headshot will be needed, do you currently have one? *

• Yes
• No

Please note, if you do not have one, we will follow up with additional information to arrange for one to be taken.

17.1. Please upload your professional headshot.

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18. Please upload a copy of your resume if you have one. (Optional)

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19. If accepted into this program, I understand I should: *

• Attend ALL sessions (80% attendance is required for successful completion)
• Be on time for all sessions
• Submit all assignments as per the deadlines.
• Be committed and motivated to finding a job or developing a career plan which may include enrolling in further education based on your career goals.
• Be willing to have my eligibility checked by the Program Coordinator by providing my Social Insurance Number (SIN) and/or Permanent Resident Number

*Note, as you check off each one, you are committing to these program rules. All of the above must be acknowledged and checked off to be considered for this program. Applicants who are selected will be required to fulfill program requirements (i.e., adhere to attendance policies, complete evaluations, be willing and able to look for and obtain employment as soon as possible after completion of the program, and participate in follow up calls or surveys to track program outcomes).

20. Do you have any additional information regarding your application that you would like to share or any questions about the program?

Questions? Contact Us.

If you require any additional information or have any questions, please contact Ony Onuoha, AIMGA’s Program Coordinator for this initiative, at ony@aimga.ca .

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