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Applications to Ontario colleges grow at much higher rate than universities

Applications to full-time fall programs at Ontario’s colleges have increased 14 per cent this year, significantly higher than the 2.7 per cent increase reported by universities.
“Increasing numbers of people are seeing the strong, direct link between a college education and a meaningful career,” said Linda Franklin, president and CEO of Colleges Ontario. “People understand the [...]

Graduate Testimonial: Mitra

I’m a foreign trained medical doctor who came to Canada to have a better life. Like many IMGs I wish to pursue my career as a clinician here in Canada but this is a hard and long journey; still there are always ways to utilize your medical knowledge and skills other than in clinical practice.
Clinical [...]

Graduate Testimonial: Vikas

I am a graduate from Oxford College’s Clinical Research Program and would like to recommend it to all the new IMG’s who would like to get back into the Canadian health care profession.
The CRA program designed by Dr. Nicholas is one of the best. He is not only a teacher but a friend, philosopher and [...]

ITHPs and Clinical Research

Internationally Trained Health Professionals (ITHPs) often find it very difficult to continue their medical professions in Canada.  Even if opportunities are available, it usually takes a number of years before they are fully licensed to practice medicine or other health professions.  This has led to many highly educated immigrants to Canada not working in their [...]

Financial Assistance at Oxford College

Oxford College is pleased to announce that government financial assistance may be available to Clinical Research students who qualify.  Please contact our Admissions Department for more details.

Who Can Apply to the Clinical Research Program

To be eligible to enroll into the Clinical Research program at Oxford College, the applicant must already have one of the following: Have a Physican, Dentist or Medical degree, MBBS, Nursing Degree, Masters in Science, B.Sc., or a Science or AHP background. 
The Application Form for the Clinical Research program can be downloaded here.
After receiving the Application [...]

Frequently Asked Questions

 Here are some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Clinical Research program at Oxford College
 
1) Is the Oxford Clinical Research program approved?
Yes, the Oxford Clinical Research program is approved under the Private Career Colleges Act 2005.
2) What is the difference between Oxford’s program and other programs, or on-line programs?
Oxford’s program [...]

Oxford celebrates its 2009 Graduation Ceremony

On February 18, 2009, Oxford College held a Graduation Ceremony at the Scarborough Civic Centre for its latest completed programs, including our Clinical Research graduates.  The Valedictorian, Sandra Gregorovich gave a speech to her fellow students about her experience in the Clinical Research program:
Good evening, my name is Sandra Gregorovich, and I am a Clinical Research Associate graduate who [...]

CRAs and CRCs

The Clinical Research program at Oxford College will prepare students to enter this industry to be either a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC).  But what is the difference between a CRA and a CRC, and which would be right line of work for you?
The primary difference between a Clinical Research Associate and [...]