Location
The examinations are held at South Health Campus 4448 Front St. SE, Calgary AB. Enter the main doors and follow signage after COVID screening.

Accommodations
See the accommodations page for the booking link and code for the Courtyard Marriott.

Sign in requirements
Examination identification labels will be presented to you at the examination site during your registration. A representative of the EMG Secretariat will ask you to sign in in their presence. You will be required to provide a government issued photo identification with signature. Example: passport, driver’s license, provincial health card. Documents must be in either English or French.

All books, papers, electronic or communication devices and other material must be deposited with examination officials before the start of the examination.  Any candidate caught in the possession of an electronic device may be immediately expelled. You are permitted to wear a simple watch without electronic features.  As well, you will be asked to leave all personal belongings in a designated area. We therefore encourage you to bring only necessary items. The EMG Secretariat will provide booklets, pencils, pencil sharpeners and bubble answer sheet. Many people are extremely sensitive to perfumes, colognes, aftershaves, and other scented products.  Kindly refrain from wearing them during the examinations.  Private breast pump room with fridge and prayer rooms are available.

Group A will complete on Saturday and Group B will start on Saturday and complete on Sunday.  Check your confirmation email if you are not sure your assigned group. It is also based on location.

  1. Saturday AM, 0730-1230: Waveform & MCQs for Groups A & B (ON, NS, QC,  AB, BC, SK, MB, International)
  2. Saturday PM, 1315-1820: OSCEs Group A (ON, NS, QC,  AB, BC, SK, MB, International)
  3. Sunday AM, 0700-1250: OSCEs Group B (AB, BC, SK, MB, International)

Though COVID restrictions are lifting, we continue to monitor the Orders in place for Calgary and the hospital. Presently, social distancing and masks are still required.

We will be circulating the hotel booking code shortly for the Residence Inn and Courtyard directly across from the hospital.  Breakfasts are included in the accommodations.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must have an FRCPC or equivalent certificate from the USA (or be senior residents in the 4th or 5th year of an approved training program leading to certification) in: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or Neurology (adult or pediatric) Candidates from overseas may be excused the certification requirement above if they are currently eligible to practice as a specialist in Canada in PM&R or Neurology, or if they are current fellows in a neuromuscular fellowship program in Canada.
Due to limited exam capacity preference will be given to senior residents in their 5th year of training or those who have completed training. Those in the 4th year of training will be accepted on a space available basis.

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FORMAT

  • Written Exam
  • OSCE (stations) and
  • Waveform Analysis

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 

Dr. Larry Robinson, CSCN Examining Committee (EMG)
c/o Marika Fitzgerald - Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists
8500 Macleod Trail SE, Suite 143N, Calgary, AB T2H 2N1
(403) 229-9544
marika-fitzgerald@cnsfederation.org

LOCATION

  • Location: South Health Campus 4448 Front St. SE, Calgary AB
  • Group A will complete on Saturday and Group B will start on Saturday and complete on Sunday:
  • Saturday AM, 0730-1230: Waveform & MCQs for Groups A & B (ON, NS, QC,  AB, BC, SK, MB, International)
  • Saturday PM, 1315-1820: OSCEs Group A (ON, NS, QC,  AB, BC, SK, MB, International)
  • Sunday AM, 0700-1250: OSCEs Group B (AB, BC, SK, MB, International)
  • Enter min doors off Front Street to process through screening. 
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Canadian Examinations Electromyography (EMG)

To assure and maintain a high standard of competence in clinical electroencephalography and electromyography across Canada, the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN) conducts an annual examination in EEG and EMG and related subjects for those eligible physicians entering EEG or EMG practice who elect to take it.

Successful candidates will be given a certificate by the CSCN and will automatically be eligible for Active membership in the Society. The Provincial Licensing Bodies and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada have been informed of this examination and of the objective of the CSCN to maintain high standards in the practice of Clinical Neurophysiology in Canada.

 

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Mission Statement

To promote and encourage all aspects of neurophysiology, including research and education in neurophysiology, as well as assessment and accreditation in the field of clinical neurophysiology;
To provide for annual scientific sessions to promote the knowledge and practice of clinical neurophysiology.

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