International Medical Graduates

We are accepting applications for the two-year bridge delivery program for international medical graduates (IMGs). Please complete the application form (PDF) or contact Student Services if you have any questions at info@ccnm.edu.

INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE DELIVERY

CCNM offers bridge delivery of its naturopathic medical program, developed specifically for international medical graduates (IMGs) as an opportunity to further their health care careers in Canada. An international medical graduate (IMG) has graduated from a medical school outside of Canada. He/she may have several years of independent practice experience in his/her home country; have just recently completed medical school; have completed a residency training program; or, have gone directly into practice with no requirement for a residency.

The six-term curriculum incorporates all of the competencies of the four-year naturopathic medical program, acknowledges previous medical experience and education, while providing additional supports to address the unique needs of an IMG student. Required courses are organized into a compressed period of 24 months. Graduates receive the Doctor of Naturopathy degree.

Admission requirements

IMGs must have graduated from a medical school recognized by the Medical Council of Canada and attained a passing grade in one of the following three medical examinations:

• Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE)
• Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE)
• United States Medical Licensing Examination Step I (USMLEI)

Refer to the academic calendar for more details.

CCNM’s minimum requirements in International English language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), are:

• IELTS (academic): Minimum overall band score of 6.5 or higher (on a 9-point scale)
• TOEFL IBT: Minimum 86 out of 120 (CCNM TOEFL DI Code: 0245)