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Physician Trained Outside of Ontario (Licence Eligible)

Navigating your way through licensing and certification in Ontario can be challenging, time-consuming and complicated. Learn how HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency (HFO MRA) can help you achieve your goals.

Licensing requirements in Ontario

To practise medicine in Ontario you will need a licence from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). To be eligible for an independent licence, physicians must complete two sets of exams:

If you do not currently have these credentials, there may be other options. The CPSO also offers registration to doctors who have training, examinations and/or practice experience in certain other jurisdictions, through various registration policies. You may be eligible for registration under one of these policies if you:

  •  Have completed an accredited residency program in the United States and have completed the USMLE and board certification exams;
  • Have completed accredited training in a jurisdiction recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada;
  • Are currently practising in another Canadian province; or
  • Are in the process of taking Canadian qualifying and/or certification exams.

How a Physician Recruitment Advisor Can Help

You have a unique combination of training, credentials and experience, and your path to practice in Ontario will be as individual as you are. Your personal advisor will work with you one-on-one to assess your licensing options, determine a timeline that fits your needs, and build an Action Plan to guide you step-by-step through the process.

Our free services include:

  • Licensing advice: An advisor will assess your training, exams and practice experience, and determine whether you are eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). In some cases, you will have multiple options for registration. An advisor will help you decide which policy is best for you, and work with you throughout your registration process.
  • Certification information: Your path to practice may include taking Canadian exams. An advisor will provide you with the information needed to start this process, and work with you to coordinate this with your licence application.
  • Immigration advice: Not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident? An advisor will help you understand your immigration options. HFO MRA’s immigration specialist can help you through the process of applying for residence or a work permit. Find out more about your immigration choices.
  • Jobs: Our online job portal, HFOJobs is the premier website for physician practice opportunities in Ontario. If you are in one of Ontario’s priority specialties (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry and General Internal Medicine), your advisor may be able to provide additional assistance and advice to support your job search.

Contact Us

Telephone: 416-945-3687 or 1-800-596-4046
E-mail: info@healthforceontario.ca





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