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IMG BC Clinical Assessment Program

Letter of Agreement

The IMG BC Clinical Assessment Program (“Program”) is pleased to offer you a position as a candidate in the Program.

By signing this offer letter you indicate your agreement to accept a position in the Program subject to the following

terms:

1. 

The Program consists of a mandatory 1 week orientation period and a 4 week clinical assessment period(“Assessment Period”). 

2. 

Prior to the commencement of the Program you must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

(CPSBC) as a Clinical Trainee for the 8 week assessment period.

3. 

While in the Program you are not a student, resident, or employee of UBC. You are required at your expense to

obtain CMPA medical liability coverage for the 8 week assessment period. You are not covered by WorkSafe BC.

4. 

The Clinical Assessment Period is comprised of: one 2-week block of family medicine and one 2-week block of

hospital based medicine.

5. 

The purpose of the 8 week period is to assess your clinical competence. This will be done through direct

observation of patient interaction, evaluation of your presentation and communication skills and discussion of

individual patient cases.6.

 

Program supervisors are responsible for assessing your competence. Upon completion of the assessment period

the program will provide:

o 

A summary of assessment scores and performance relative to your peers; and

o 

A narrative summary of your overall performance in support of your CaRMS application.

Once the CaRMS match is completed, you will receive the summary of assessment scores and performance

relative to your peers. You will not receive a copy of the narrative summary.

7. 

You will not approach any physician supervisor who has assessed you during the Program for a reference letter.

Requesting a reference letter from a supervisor will constitute a breach of your professional obligations which

will be reflected in the assessment submitted to CaRMS.

8. 

You are expected to behave in a professional manner in keeping with the Canadian Medical Association Code ofEthics which will be provided to you by the CSPBC. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with these

standards. Unprofessional behaviour or unsafe clinical practice may result in termination of the assessment

period and notification to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

9. 

You are required to attend all orientation and clinical sessions. Unplanned absences must be reported to your

supervisor in accordance with the procedures established by the Program, a copy of which will be provided to

you. You are expected to complete the entire Orientation and Assessment Period. No report can be submitted

to CaRMS unless the full program is completed.

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Signature Witness

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