Courses
Q. What are the different courses offered?
A. We offer three courses:
(a) Extended OSCE Course: typically runs from Jan-June of each year meeting once every 1-2 week(s) at the weekends (6-hour lectures). Three mock exams are included in the registration fee.
(b) Intensive OSCE Course: typically begins in July of each year and lasts for two (2) months. It takes place every Saturday and Sunday (6-hour lectures) .Only one Mock Exam included in the registration field.
(c) Written Exam Prepartion Course
Q. Do the OSCE courses given by Ontario IMG School prepare me for the CSA?
A. Yes. The teachings apply very well to the CSA.
Q. How frequent the SPs are presented?
A. There will be one or two SPs during each session. That means all scenarios will be taught through encounters with SPs. This allows everyone to interact with the SPs throughout the course.
Q. When are the sessions usually held? How long are the sessions?
A. The OSCE sessions are usually six hours long are held on a weekend day.
Q. What Exams does your Written Exam prepartion
course prepare for?
A. Our Written Exam preparation course prepares IMGs for their MCCEE, MCCQE1,
and USMLE step 2.
Q.
Can I use a tape recorder or video camera to tape the sessions?
A. No. It is NOT allowed to tape any part of the any of the sessions.
Mock Exam
Q. How many stations do you have in each OSCE mock exam and how long does each station last?
A. There are ten 10-minute stations in each mock exam.
Q. How can people who are not currently registered in a course participate in the mock exam?
A. Have a look at the “Mock Exam” page. There you find the instructions for “External Students”.
Q. How soon can External Students sign up for the mock exam?
A. The spots for the mock exam are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Our Registered (Internal) students are given top priority in terms of the sign up procedure, unless the Mock Exam is specified as an "Optional" Mock Exam, meaning that everyone (both Internal and External students) can sign up at the same time. Once your payment is received, your registration is confirmed and a spot is reserved for you. The payment must be received no later than one week prior to the scheduled date. Without a payment, no spot can be reserved or guaranteed. If you decide to cancel your Mock Exam appointment, please advise us of your decision via email or by telephone at least 1 week prior to the exam, so we can offer your spot to another External student on our Stand By List.
Q. I missed the deadline to sign up as an External Student for the mock exam? What can I do now?
A. You can try as a “Stand-by Candidate”. However, a spot cannot be guaranteed for you.
Finance
Q. Can I pay the fee in several installments?
A. The fee for the extended course can be paid in three installments and for intensive course in 2 installments.
Q. What happens if my check bounces?
A. There is a $20 charge for each bounced check.
Q: Is the tuition fee tax deductible?
A: No, the tuition fee is not tax deductible.
Q. Can my friend and I pay ONE registration fee and each of us partially attend the course but never together?
A. No, you cannot share the registration fee, nor replace someone else in the middle of the course. Fees are not transferable.
Q. If I introduce someone to your course, will I get a discount on my fee?
A. Unfortunately not, however your support is appreciated.
Q. What if I need to get a copy of the notes for another lecture that I missed?
A. There is a $20 administration fee for providing any make up notes from previous lectures.
Q. Is there a charge for attending the orientation session?
A. No, it is absolutely free and there is no commitment. You get a chance to see the format and structure of the course for yourself first hand. You make the final decision regarding the suitability of the course in your particular case.
Withdrawal
Q. Can I withdraw from the course at any time?
A. Yes, you may withdraw from the extensive course prior to March 1st. The balance will be refunded after deducting a $50 administration fee PLUS the charges for the session(s) and mock exam(s) up to the date of official withdrawal. Please note that the charge will include all the sessions and mock exams held by school between the registration date and the withdrawal date, whether you had attended or not.
Q. How is the adjustment for the sessions and mock exams done in the case of withdrawal from the course?
A. If you withdraw from the course, you will be charged for the lectures as if you were attending on a single session basis and for the mock exam as if you were an external student.
Q. What is the procedure to withdraw?
A. All withdraws have to be in writing, stating the reason for withdrawal. The formal request for withdrawal has to be submitted (either in person or by mail) ALONG with the student ID card. The official withdrawal date is considered to be the date that your request is received along with the student ID and confirmed by the Ontario IMG School.
Miscellaneous
Q. What are the steps involved in getting a licence in Canada or US?
A. See the “Links” section for some useful information on the web.
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