Prehospital and Transport Medicine AFC Diploma Program

Overview

An AFC diploma programme creating PTM physician specialists through ED, online medical consultation and HEMS experiences, academic sessions and a scholarly project.

The programme

Focus

Emergency medical services

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

12 months (staff physicians)

Start

1 July

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

First RCPSC-accredited Prehospital and Transport Medicine AFC Diploma programme in Canada

Department

Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ottawa

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Institution policymedical degree from a WDOMS-listed school recognised in Canada; completed specialty training; RCPSC/CFPC or recognised international certification (or exam-eligible); English proficiency (e.g. IELTS 7 each band); fellowship must be in the same discipline as specialist recognition

International applicants

Yes — listed among uOttawa fellowships accepting International Medical Graduates

Visa support

Institution policyinternational trainees need an IRCC work permit (LMIA-exempt); the uOttawa PGME/immigration advisor provides the documents needed to apply (CPSO letter of eligibility and LMIA-exemption number)

Licence requirement

Eligible for CPSO licensure in Ontario and CMPA liability coverage; international clinical fellows complete a 4–12 week Pre-Entry Assessment Program

How to apply

Deadline

15 August for July start

Application method

Letter of interest, CV and 3 references via uOttawa fellowship application system

Funding

Funding

Institution policyinternational fellows without Canadian status must be funded by an official home-country sponsor (government agency or health-related charity; private funds not accepted) unless fellowship funding is available through an Ottawa hospital

Official sources