PRA-BC Candidates | PRA-BC Clinical Field Assessors
The Practice Ready Assessment (PRA-BC) program provides qualified internationally-educated family physicians (IMGs) with an alternative pathway to licensure in BC through assessment of readiness to enter supervised practice. More about eligibility and application: www.prabc.ca. Eligibility is determined by PRA-BC and not by UBC CPD. Questions can be directed to info@prabc.ca.
UBC CPD role within PRA-BC
1. Orientation program for PRA-BC candidates: Centralized Orientation
UBC CPD coordinates and delivers a comprehensive orientation program designed to aid PRA-BC candidates in transitioning to life and practice in rural BC. UBC CPD provides orientation for the Clinical Field Assessment. View all components: prabc.ca/pra-bc-overview
2. Training program for PRA-BC Assessors
UBC CPD is pleased to provide a training and development program for the BC-licensed family physicians who will evaluate PRA-BC candidates during their three-month clinical field assessment period.
The PRA-BC program is a collaborative venture between the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia, Doctors of BC – Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues, the Government of British Columbia, and the University of British Columbia in partnership with British Columbia’s health authorities and Health Match BC.