| The BCT program is a unique first year of training that is common to nine different McMaster specialty programs (Anatomical Pathology, Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Radiology, Dermatology, General Pathology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Neurology, and Psychiatry). It conforms to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada requirements that these programs have a general experience in their first year of training to maximize their exposure to many different disciplines. Program Directors from the above training programs have designed the BCT year to consist of specific mandatory and elective rotations relevant to the particular training program. The BCT year provides trainees with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and gain expertise in many different areas before advancing to specialty training; this broad knowledge base supports the resident’s participation in Part II of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (LMCC Part II). The BCT year has been widely regarded by trainees as invaluable for their future training. |
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