Newfoundland and Labrador - Apply for Medical License

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Procedure

Apply by Mail:

1. To Apply for Medical License, the applicant has to approach the Medical Council of Canada link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned branch officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Depending on the province, you may be required to pass the MCCEE, which assesses your basic medical knowledge. However, please note that the MCCEE is being phased out and replaced by the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I.
7. Complete the MCCQE Part I and Part II examinations, which assess your clinical knowledge and skills. These exams are typically required for licensure in most provinces.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in the official languages of Canada, which are English and French. This may involve providing proof of language proficiency through standardized language tests, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP).
9. Complete the required postgraduate training or residency program in the relevant specialty. The duration of training varies depending on the specialty and the province.
10. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
11. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
12. The fee details for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
13. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
14. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
15. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
16. Undergo a background check, which may include providing fingerprints and consent for a criminal record check and a verification of your professional conduct history.
17. Obtain medical liability insurance coverage, also known as medical malpractice insurance, as required by the licensing authority.
18. Some provinces may require an interview or an assessment of your clinical skills before granting a medical license.
19. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive the medical license from the licensing authority. This license grants you legal permission to practice medicine in the specific province or territory.
20. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Proof of Education
• Postgraduate Training Records
• Medical Council of Canada Examinations
• Certificate of Professional Conduct
• Language Proficiency Test Results
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Professional Reference Letters
• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of Medical Liability Insurance
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Medical Council of Canada
1021 Thomas Spratt Place
Ottawa, ON Canada, K1G 5L5
For exam application documents
and correspondence:
Medical Council of Canada
Attention: Examinations
1021 Thomas Spratt Place
Ottawa, ON Canada K1G 5L5

For all other documents and correspondence:
Medical Council of Canada
1021 Thomas Spratt Place
Ottawa, ON Canada K1G 5L5
Contact - 1-613-520-2240
Fax - 1-613-248-5234
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who completed the post graduate in medical field is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• For more details link

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• Product details
• Citizenship code
• Qualification details
• Training details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A medical license in Canada is an official authorization granted by the respective provincial or territorial licensing authority to individuals who have met the necessary qualifications and requirements to practice medicine in Canada.
• It is a legal requirement for physicians to obtain a medical license to practice medicine and provide medical services to patients in a specific province or territory.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• The medical license is specific to the province or territory where it is issued. Physicians who wish to practice medicine in multiple provinces or territories need to obtain separate licenses for each jurisdiction or apply for licensure through the appropriate reciprocal or equivalency processes.