Family Medicine Pre-Residency Program
 “PRP was a really good experience. The six weeks of lectures were very useful. For example, there were lectures on pharmaceuticals, which were critical as drugs in Canada and the United States often have different names. Also Phase II of PRP was extremely helpful. When I started my residency at Credit
Valley Hospital, I already knew the staff, hospital layout and became more familiar with the Canadian clinical practices and guidelines. I think overall, that the PRP program is a great opportunity to prepare those who were trained internationally to provide primary health care within Ontario”.
Dr. Christine Chen
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The Pre-Residency Program (PRP) is a mandatory, 4-month orientation program for all International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are accepted into an Ontario Family Medicine residency program through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). Phase 1 of PRP is six weeks in duration and will take place at CEHPEA. Phase 1 must be completed before the beginning of Phase 2, which is conducted at the university where the successful CaRMS candidate is matched. Using innovative educational approaches, the PRP will assist IMG candidates to acquire the necessary competencies to prepare them for participation in Family Medicine residency training.
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