If you completed postgraduate training outside Canada or the United States

There are two options available to you to practise in Ontario:

Option 1

To qualify for an independent certificate of registration from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), you must:

• Have a medical degree from an accredited Canadian or U.S. medical school or  from an acceptable medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
• Pass Parts 1 and 2 of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examinations, or an acceptable equivalent
• Be certified by examination by either the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Have completed one year of post-graduate training or active medical practice in Canada, or have completed a full clinical clerkship at an accredited Canadian medical school
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or hold a permit to work in Canada.

Option 2

In addition, if you are currently practicing in Canada or the United States, you may also qualify for the Registration through Practice Assessment program (RPA).

 
If you require more information, please contact the Access Centre of the HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency at AccessCentre@healthforceontario.ca.