Leveling the Playing Field for International Medical Graduates

Through large-scale written and clinical exams, CEHPEA assesses the skill level of internationally educated health professionals and their readiness for practice in Ontario. Our standardized evaluations help to level the playing field for IMGs candidates. The exams ensure that they meet the standards for Canadian training and practice, they allow them to compare their clinical competencies with those of Canadian medical graduates and they improve their chances of obtaining residency positions.

We assess IMGs to determine their preparedness for the following levels of postgraduate medical education (click on the stream you are interested in to find out more about requirements, examinations, schedules and fees):

• Entry-Level Training (PGY1) – first year of postgraduate training in Family Medicine or Specialty Residency Program.
• Advanced Specialty Training (PGY2) – second year of postgraduate training in a Specialty Residency Program.
• Practice Ready Assessment – six month assessment in a supervised clinical setting.