Practice Ready Assessment - British Columbia (PRA-BC) Overview
The Practice Ready Assessment - British Columbia (PRA-BC) program provides qualified international medical graduates (IMGs) with a pathway to obtain licensure in BC through a comprehensive orientation and assessment process.
UBC CPD supports this program by delivering educational programs for two groups: Candidates and Assessors.
For more information about the PRA-BC licensure pathway, and to learn about program eligibility requirements, please visit the PRA-BC website.
PRA-BC Candidates
UBC CPD coordinates and delivers a multi-day Centralized Orientation for new-to-BC family physicians who are enrolled in the PRA-BC Program. The Centralized Orientation is delivered in-person in Vancouver, BC twice per year. The Centralized Orientation focuses on providing an overview of the Canadian medical system and culture as part of the PRA-BC process. Candidates must complete pre-work activities (online modules, readings, self-assessments, etc.) before attending.
Registered Candidates: Expect email communication from PRA-BC and UBC CPD with details about your Centralized Orientation.
Prospective Candidates: Visit the PRA-BC website for more information on eligibility. Kindly direct any questions to @email.
PRA-BC Assessors
UBC CPD coordinates and delivers a synchronous online Assessor Training Workshop to orient and support physicians who serve as primary and secondary assessors of PRA-BC candidates during the 12-week Clinical Field Assessment (CFA). ER/UPCC Assessors are not required to attend this workshop, and may instead complete the ER/UPCC Assessor Training course.
Registered Assessors: If you are already a registered PRA-BC assessor, log in to our eLearning website to access important resources and documents.
Prospective Assessors: If you are interested in becoming a clinical field assessor or assessment site for PRA-BC candidates, please visit the PRA-BC website or contact @email.
Partners
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 UBC in partnership with BC’s health authorities and Health Match BC.
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