The first part of this page contains the information about the variable from the CPHN Guide for Common Indicators for Canadian Physician Health Programs, version v1.0. CPHN is editing the guide and will eventually produce a new version, v1.1. Concurrently, we are also writing a new version of the guide, for use with CiviCase. We will call this stream v2.0.
Career Stage
v1.0 (Refers to CPHN indicator 31 "Career Stage")
Reflects the career stage of the client at the time that they first contact the program for services.
Career Stage |
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1. Independent Practice |
Holds a licence for independent practice issued by a Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons |
2. Resident / postgraduate fellow |
Enrolled in a postgraduate medical school program through an accredited medical school and holds an educational licence issued by a Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons |
3. International Medical Graduate (IMG) |
Has completed a medical degree in a county outside Canada and currently does not hold either a licence for independent practice or an educational licence |
4. Unlicenced professional |
Does not currently hold an independent or educational licence but has been licensed to practice in the past. Licence to practice medicine has been revoked or client has formally withdrawn / resigned from medical practice. |
5. Student |
Is a medical student at an accredited medical school |
6. Retired |
A physician who has practised in Canada and held an independent practice licence, but no longer practices. |
7. Other |
Specify |
