Employment Requirements for Physicians

General information on Registration (Licensing), Canadian examinations, and Immigration requirements is provided in this section to assist overseas physicians seeking employment and immigration in Canada.

There are three bodies involved in the credentialing of overseas physicians in Canada.

1.    The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada is a national organization responsible for setting standards for specialties in Canada.

2.     The College of Family Physicians of Canada & Surgeons of Canada is a national organization of physicians providing certification in family medicine.

3.     The Medical Council of Canada is the national organization responsible for establishing and promoting a qualification in medicine known as the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada.