Table 3 Transferable skills of IMGs
Organization | Transferable skills |
|---|---|
Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) | Science and specific medical knowledge |
BioTalent Canada | Research and report writing |
Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) | Administrative |
Research and report writing | |
Compassion and understanding | |
Critical thinking | |
Management | |
Detail oriented accountability/professionalism | |
Flexibility | |
Excellent communication skills | |
Patient care | |
Interpersonal and analytical skills | |
Advocacy skills | |
Teamwork | |
Science and specific medical knowledge | |
Education/teaching | |
Technical and surgical skills | |
Vancouver Public Library (VPL) [Skilled Immigrant InfoCenter] | Administrative |
Medical terminology | |
Research and report writing | |
Compassion and understanding | |
Strong planning and leadership skills | |
Excellent communication skills | |
Decision-making | |
Problem solving skills | |
International Doctors Network (IDN) | Administrative medical terminology |
Excellent communication skills | |
Education/Teaching | |
California Institute of Behavioral | Research and report writing |
Neurosciences & Psychology (CIBNP) | |
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) | Research and report writing |
Excellent communication skills | |
Education/teaching | |
Science and specific medical knowledge | |
North American College of Information Technology (NACIT) | Research and report writing |
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. (see Pool [26]) | Management |
Metroland Media Group Ltd. (Canadian Immigrant) [see [29]] | Research and report writing |
Excellent communication skills | |
HospitalRecruiting.com (see [27]) | Research and report writing |
Excellent communication skills | |
Science and specific medical knowledge | |
Katherine O’Brien Communications | Administrative |
Medical terminology | |
Research and report writing | |
Excellent communication skills | |
Patient care | |
Science and specific medical knowledge | |
Technical and surgical skills |