Associate Physician

Are you patient-focused, adaptable, and a strong problem-solver? If so, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully as an Associate Physician. In this role, you will work as a mid-level healthcare provider under the supervision of a physician, delivering acute care coverage and using your medical expertise to enhance patient care, support Alberta’s physicians, and improve healthcare outcomes. This role is ideal for international medical graduates eager to apply their skills in a collaborative care team setting. You will work across various facilities and practice areas in the Calgary Zone, gaining hands-on experience while practicing to your full scope. Calgary, home to 1.2 million people, is ranked the 5th most livable city in the world. It boasts world-class healthcare facilities, including Rockyview General Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Alberta Children's Hospital, and South Health Campus. With top-tier education, diverse cultural attractions, professional sports, and stunning natural surroundings, including Banff National Park just 1.5 hours away. Calgary offers an unmatched quality of life. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s largest fully integrated health system and a top employer nationally, provincially, and for young professionals and diversity. Join a supportive work environment with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities. Take the next step in your healthcare career. Apply today!

Are you patient-focused, adaptable, and a strong problem-solver? If so, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully as an Associate Physician. In this role, you will work as a mid-level healthcare provider under the supervision of a physician, delivering acute care coverage and using your medical expertise to enhance patient care, support Alberta’s physicians, and improve healthcare outcomes. This role is ideal for international medical graduates eager to apply their skills in a collaborative care team setting. You will work across various facilities and practice areas in the Calgary Zone, gaining hands-on experience while practicing to your full scope. Calgary, home to 1.2 million people, is ranked the 5th most livable city in the world. It boasts world-class healthcare facilities, including Rockyview General Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Alberta Children's Hospital, and South Health Campus. With top-tier education, diverse cultural attractions, professional sports, and stunning natural surroundings, including Banff National Park just 1.5 hours away. Calgary offers an unmatched quality of life. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s largest fully integrated health system and a top employer nationally, provincially, and for young professionals and diversity. Join a supportive work environment with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities. Take the next step in your healthcare career. Apply today!

Eligibility to work in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with open work permits). English Language Proficiency. As a requirement for licensure by the CPSA, applicants must have taken the Academic version of International English Language Testing System (IELTS), achieving a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the components. Test results must be certified (notarized) by a Notary Public or any other government authorized entity. Exemptions are granted based on guidelines set out on the CPSA website (http://www.cpsa.ca/language-proficiency/). Medical Degree and Transcripts. Applicants must be a graduate of a medical school located outside of Canada and the USA, listed in the Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) - International Medical Directory (IMD).

Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME). As a requirement for licensure by the CPSA, applicants must have completed at least one full year of hands-on training (outside of Canada and the USA) after having completed their undergraduate medical training, no exceptions. Specialty training must show evidence of being hands on and supervised for it to meet this requirement. Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE1). Applicants must have passed the MCC Qualifying Exam Part 1 prior to application. Currency of practice. Applicants must have been in a discipline specific postgraduate training program or discipline specific independent practice within the last 3 years.

Preference will be given to applicants who have recent experience in an acute care facility; specifically, those who have had specific experience within the last 3 years in General Internal Medicine. Prior experience working as a Clinical Assistant in a Canadian health care setting is an asset. Candidates are encouraged to have completed the AHS Clinical Assistant pre-screening process. More information is available: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/page7094.aspx