Medical Licensing in Canada

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Medical licensing in Canada can be complex, especially for internationally trained physicians who are balancing exams, document verification, immigration, and employment search at the same time. Canada Medical Careers helps doctors understand the licensing process and will direct you in a path toward practicing in Canada.

Whether you are a family physician or a specialist consultant, the steps depend on your training, country of qualification, province you plan to practice in, and intended scope of practice. Canada Medical Careers can assist you if your GP training was taken in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or the United States or your specialty training was taken in an Approved Jurisdiction.

HOW TO GET LICENSED AS A PHYSICIAN IN CANADA

Canada Medical Careers is here to support physicians with clear, reliable guidance at every stage of the licensing journey. From document preparation to application support and provincial licensure coordination, our team helps make the process more straightforward, transparent, and dependable.

1. GENERAL PRACTITIONERS:

Ensure you have obtained or will obtain one of the following:

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Prescribed Experience from the Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training in General Practice (JCPTGP) and Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Training (CSCT) and Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP)
Training program accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
Training program accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM)
Training programs that have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine (DABFM)
Graduate with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited osteopathic or allopathic medical school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), complete a 36 month accredited family medicine residency and pass written and practical examinations.

Canada Medical Careers will assist you:

In applying for membership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) to obtain an eligibility letter through the Recognized Training and Certification From Outside Canada route. NOTE: Depending on provincial requirements, this may not be required.

In creating an account and submitting your documents (medical degree, postgraduate training, specialty certificates and identity documents) through Physiciansapply.ca at the Medical Council of Canada (MCC). Having your documents ready for verification or already verified, can save time and reduce delays.
To apply for registration through Physiciansapply.ca in the province you are wanting to relocate and practice

2. SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS

Confirm your eligibility by:

Ensuring your specialty training was taken in an Approved Jurisdiction set out by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Canada Medical Careers will assist you:

In applying to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) for an assessment of your training and eligibility letter. NOTE: Depending on provincial requirements, this may not be required.
In creating an account and submitting your documents (medical degree, postgraduate training, specialty certificates and identity documents) through Physiciansapply.ca at the Medical Council of Canada (MCC). Having your documents ready for verification or already verified can save time and reduce delays.
To apply for registration through Physiciansapply.ca in the province you want to relocate to and practice in

*Note: the order above can vary by province.

THE PROVINCE THAT IS BEST FOR YOU!

Medical licensing in Canada is regulated at the provincial level. This means your pathway may differ in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, or any other province. A license in one province does not automatically mean the same requirements apply in another province.

That’s why it helps to match your licensing plan to the province where you want to work. At Canada Medical Careers, we take the time to understand you and your family’s needs, then help you find the provinces where your training is most likely to align with current opportunities and registration requirements.

HOW CANADA MEDICAL CAREERS SUPPORTS YOUR SUCCESS

CMC helps and works with internationally trained doctors to find opportunities across Canada. Our Medical Licensing Specialists provide guided support through the licensing pathway, identify realistic roles that match your qualifications and help avoid unnecessary delays. We make sure your documentation is complete, track your application progress and keep you informed about any required next steps. Think of us as your recruitment pit crew—keeping everything running smoothly while you focus on the big picture!