Finally DONE - An update on my journey

Hi!

I just wanted to update my fellow Canadians on my long journey. I visited Canadian IMG in July, right after I was done with residency, and he asked me : " eh man, you have posted in a while on my blog, you should post something", so here I am.

This have been great for me so far. Just to let everyone out there know, YES, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Believe in yourself and you will achieve your goal. I just finished residency in June 2014 (Family Medicine) in the USA, passed my American Board of Family Medicine, and of course passed my MCCQE 1 and 2 along the way (May 2012 and October 2012).

After a few months of debating with my wife, having good offers on the table from the local hospitals near my residency program, and discussions with my father (who is an FP from Montreal), I have decided to stay where I am.  St Elizabeth Healthcare (Edgewood, KY) allowed to be trained as a strong well-rounded physician. I have done countless procedures in the outpatient and inpatient setting, I have moonlighted countless nights as a house doc in residency and still continue to this point (although in much less amounts). The local company has given me lots of leeway in what I envision my practice to be, so I could not be happier at this point, professionally speaking. I have joined one of my co-residents in a outpatient local group practice with 3 other providers and we have a great schedule (8am-5pm, 4 weekdays a week). No weekends, no evenings (except my random moonlightning). This allows to have a well rounded schedule and I get plenty of time for my wife and kids.

My residency program now has 2 residents in 1st year from SGU. I heard they are doing quite well. I am proud of my medical school, it trained me very well and I'm sure Canadian IMG would concur with this. Guys, any questions, any doubts, feel free to comment here and I will respond.

Take care,
Simon