Independent Practice
A certificate of registration for independent practice authorizes the holder to engage in independent, unsupervised medical practice.
Requirements for obtaining an Independent Practice certificate
A medical degree from an accredited Canadian or US medical school or from an acceptable medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
Successful completion of Parts 1 and 2 of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination.
Certification by examination by either the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
Completion in Canada of one year of postgraduate training or active medical practice, or completion of a full clinical clerkship at an accredited Canadian medical school.
Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status.
A certificate of registration for independent practice authorizes the holder to engage in independent, unsupervised medical practice.
Requirements for obtaining an Independent Practice certificate
A medical degree from an accredited Canadian or US medical school or from an acceptable medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
Successful completion of Parts 1 and 2 of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination.
Certification by examination by either the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
Completion in Canada of one year of postgraduate training or active medical practice, or completion of a full clinical clerkship at an accredited Canadian medical school.
Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status.