Physicians – Requirements
Please see below for requirements and pathways to licensure for Family Medicine and Specific Discipline Medicine.
Family Medicine
Mandatory Requirements
| Application | To be submitted through physiciansapply.ca |
| Language Proficiency | English; As per the College’s Language Proficiency policy |
| 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. |
| Medical Degree | From a WDMS approved school |
| Post-Grad Training Program | Successful completion of a post-grad training program |
| Certification(s) | Certification for Family Medicine / General Practitioner |
| Other Qualification(s) | Including but not limited to; USMLE’s, ECFMG, NAC OSCE, diploma’s, additional training certification(s) |
| Medical Council of Canada | MCCEE, MCCQE Part I, MCCQE Part II (LMCC) or LMCC Alternatives (as per the College policy) |
| 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 |
| Certificate(s) of Professional Conduct | Certificates of Professional Conduct – from everywhere you have held registration in the past 10 years, including Educational and locum licenses/registration. Please note that these must be sent directly to us from the originating Regulatory Authority, are only valid for 3 months from the date of issue and, if successful, must be valid on the day registration is issued. |
| Currency | Minimum of 450 hours of clinical practice as a physician in the past 3 years |
| 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 |
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.
Specific Discipline Medicine
Mandatory Requirements
| Application | To be submitted through physiciansapply.ca |
| Language Proficiency | English; As per the College’s Language Proficiency policy |
| 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. |
| Medical Degree | From a WDMS approved school |
| Post-Grad Training Program | Successful completion of a post-grad training program |
| Certification(s) | Specialty Certification |
| Other Qualification(s) | Including but not limited to; USMLE’s, ECFMG, NAC OSCE, diploma’s, additional specialty training certification(s) |
| Medical Council of Canada | MCCEE, MCCQE Part I, MCCQE Part II (LMCC) or LMCC Alternatives (as per the College policy) |
| 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 |
| Certificate(s) of Professional Conduct | Certificates of Professional Conduct – from everywhere you have held registration in the past 10 years, including Educational and locum licenses/registration. Please note that these must be sent directly to us from the originating Regulatory Authority, are only valid for 3 months from the date of issue and, if successful, must be valid on the day registration is issued. |
| Currency | Minimum of 450 hours of clinical practice as a physician in the past 3 years |
| 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 |
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.