DISCLAIMER

The advice, insights, and information provided on this platform (including but not limited to the MD Path to Canada website, direct consultations, and any other form of communication) by Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos and any affiliated parties are offered in good faith and reflect years of professional experience and personal understanding of the medical licensure process in Canada.

NO GUARANTEES OF SUCCESS

We strive to provide valuable guidance and support to aid in your journey towards practicing medicine in Canada.However, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes related to your career, including but not limited to obtaining licensure, securing employment positions, or achieving desired results in examinations required by medical authorities.

INDEPENDENCE FROM REGULATORY BODIES

Our services and advice are independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of any province or territory, the Medical Council of Canada, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or any other regulatory bodies. Decisions made by these entities are beyond our control
and influence.

NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION OUTCOMES

The preparation and performance in examinations pertinent to medical licensure and certification are the sole responsibility of the individual. We do not assume responsibility for exam preparation, strategies, or outcomes.

USE OF ADVICE

You acknowledge that the application of advice and information received is at your discretion and risk. We encourage a comprehensive approach to career planning and examination preparation, including seeking multiple sources of advice and verifying current requirements with official entities.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

You agree not to hold Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos or any affiliated parties liable for any direct or indirect outcomes related to your career, decisions by medical regulatory bodies, or examination results.

JURISDICTION

This disclaimer and any disputes related to the advice and individuals who partake in services provided by Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos do so with the understanding that these interactions are not a substitute for official guidance from the affiliated institutions and may not be relied upon for the purpose of gaining an advantage in any professional or academic selection processes. Such participation could potentially render them ineligible for future opportunities where Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos holds any evaluative, decision-making, or advisory capacity within the affiliated institutions due to the necessity to avoid any real, perceived, or potential conflicts of interest that may compromise the integrity and impartiality of selection or evaluative processes. To safeguard the fairness and integrity of academic and professional evaluations, Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos is obligated to disclose any prior mentorship or advisory relationship with candidates to the relevant committees or decision-making bodies within the affiliated institutions. Such disclosure may lead to the automatic exclusion of the candidate from the selection process to prevent any conflict of interest, with no possibility of Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos recusing himself from his official duties or responsibilities in these processes. By utilizing the services, you hereby acknowledge and agree to these terms, fully understanding the nature of the relationship and its limitations. You further agree to waive any claims or actions against Dr. Filipe Nadir.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this disclaimer is deemed unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this disclaimer will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

LIMITATION PERIOD

Any cause of action or claim you may have arisen out of or relating to this disclaimer or the platform must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The guidance, advice, and mentorship (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Services”) provided by Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos, through this platform or any associated medium, are offered strictly on a personal and independent basis. These Services are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the University of Toronto, St. Michael’s Hospital, the Department of Anesthesia at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Network, or any of their respective affiliates, divisions, or members (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Affiliated Institutions”). It is expressly stated that the opinions, advice, and guidance provided by Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos are his own and do not reflect the views, policies, positions, or official practices of the Affiliated Institutions. Furthermore, Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos’s roles as an assistant professor at the University of Toronto and a staff physician and fellowship coordinator at St. Michael’s Hospital, part of Unity Health Network, do not influence the Services provided herein. His advice and mentorship are personal and do not represent the opinions or positions of other anesthesiologists or members of these institutions. Individuals engaging in such Services acknowledge and accept that their participation might preclude them from future selection processes for positions where Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos has an evaluative or decision-making role, to avoid conflicts of interest. In such cases, their application may be automatically disqualified without the possibility of Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos’s recusal from the selection committee or board. This agreement serves to protect both the integrity of Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos’s professional obligations and the equitable treatment of all candidates and participants within the Affiliated Institutions’ processes, ensuring that all engagements are conducted ethically and legally defensible.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT TO TERMS

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in the above disclaimer. I understand that the advice, insights, and information provided by Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos and any affiliated parties, through various platforms including but not limited to the MD Path to Canada website, direct consultations, and other forms of communication, are offered in good faith based on professional experience and understanding of the medical licensure process in Canada. I acknowledge that there are no guarantees of specific outcomes, and I accept that the use of the advice and information received is at my discretion and risk.