Associate Physicians – Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
| Application | To be submitted through physiciansapply.ca |
| Letter of Support | From employer stating job offer and supervisor(s) being assigned |
| C.V. | Consisting of a chronological list of qualifications, professional appointments, and work experience. Indicating reason(s) for any gaps in practice history greater than 3 months and current to the date of the application. |
| Currency | Minimum of 450 hours of practice, in the field of medicine being requested in PEI, in the past 5 years |
| Medical Degree | From a WDMS approved school |
| Post-Grad Training Program | Successful completion of a post-grad training program |
| Certification(s) | Certification in Fmaily Medicine or Specialty from your home country |
| Authorization to Work in Canada | One of the following valid documents: Canadian passport, Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship, Landed Immigrant Certificate, Canadian Permanent Resident card, Canadian Work Permit |
| Language Proficiency | English; As per the College’s Language Proficiency policy |
| Certificate(s) of Professional Conduct | From everywhere the physician has held licensure in the past 10 years, including Educational and locum licenses. Please note that these must be sent directly to us from the originating Regulatory Authority and are only valid for 3 months from date of issue and must be valid on the day licensure is issued. |
| Criminal Record Check | From every Country/State they have lived in for more than 3 months in the past 10 years. These are only valid for 6 months. |
| Vulnerable Sector Check | If you live in Canada, a Vulnerable Sector Check. These are only valid for 6 months. |
| References | Names & emails for 3 physicians they worked with in the past year |
| Liability Insurance | Copy of valid proof of Professional Liability Insurance |
The below Mandatory Requirements are to be completed after obtaining approval for registration:
| Payment of Fees | All deemed applicable fees by the College |
| Signed Supervision Agreements | Supervisory agreements to be signed by the applicant and the assigned supervisor |
Additional Requirements, if applicable:
| Copy of Complaint Document(s) | If ever the subject of a complaint with any Regulatory Authority; provide copies of the Letter(s) of Complaint, Letter(s) of Response, and Letter(s) of Conclusion. |
| Copy of Legal Action Document(s) | If ever the subject of a legal action, related to the practice of medicine; provide copies of the Statement(s) of Claim, Statement(s) of Defense, and Conclusion document(s). |
Additional documentation and/or information may be required as deemed by The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Prince Edward Island.