Bahamas - Apply for Health Professional License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Health Professional License in person, the applicant has to visit The Bahamas Medical Council.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the “Office Location & Contacts” Section.
3. Visit the office and get an application form forHealth Professional License from the relevant department. Or it can be downloaded from : Link
4. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
5. Make sure that you have attached all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Submit completed form with the prescribed fee of BS$210.00 to the Health Professions Council.

   Note: All non-Bahamians must submit a current work permit or contract along with their application. (Only a notarized copy will be accepted if the original cannot be presented for verification.)

7. After submission, your application along with the attached documents will be forwarded for further verifications.
8. Once all the internal processes are over, the applicants will be notified with the further instructions.

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Required Documents

• Document certifying citizenship (passport, birth certificate or affidavit)
• Medical Degree, Name & Place of the Medical School, Date Degree Obtained. (Enclose original diploma or notarized copy)
• Copy of Notarized Registration and current Medical Licence
• Additional and/or Higher Qualifications - full particulars and dates (Enclose original diplomas or notarized copies)
• Include current Certificate of Good Standing
• Include Employee Contract or Employment Letter
• Original or notarized copies of any qualifications you obtained since the last licence renewal.

Office Locations & Contacts

The Bahamas Medical Council
Delancy Street (opposite Ministry of Health exit gate)
P.O. Box N-9802
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-0553
Fax.(242) 326-0537
Website: Link
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Contact Link:Link

Eligibility

• All healthcare professionals are eligible.
  

Fees

• The fee is $210.00 ($200-application fee; $10-licence identification fee)
  

Validity

• The certificate/license needs to be renewed annually.Deadline is December 31st of current year to January 31st of the new year.
  

Documents to Use

• Application Form for health professional licensing link:Link
  
• Renewal Form:Link
  

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Please contact The Bahamas Medical Council for this information.
  

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Instructions

• A one-time registration fee and an annual license fee are required of relevant health practitioners.
• All persons registered are eligible for a licence that confirms them as a fully licensed medical practitioner, upon payment of $200 fee.
• The licence is valid for one year and should be renewed.
• Licences will be renewed upon submission of application for renewal and payment of the fee.
• Renewal fees must be paid by 31st December of the preceding year and no later than 31st January each year.
• Failure to pay within this period will result in a $200 late fee owed in addition to the renewal fee.

Required Information

• Profession
• Professional Classification
• Full Name
• Department
• Post Held
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Phone Numbers

Need for the Document

• All healthcare professionals are required to obtain their license prior to practicing in any healthcare facility.
  

Information which might help

• If your license is lost, damaged or destroyed, it can be replaced with a copy issued by the Council. A $35.00 application fee payment is required.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Link
  

Others

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