After the MD Program
A Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree obtained in itself does not permit a graduate of the program to practice medicine in Canada. Read more about the next steps required for MD graduates on their journey to becoming independently practicing physicians.
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Physicians require a licence to practice in Canada. Information regarding the pathway to licensure can be found on the. Although provincial requirements may vary from province to province, the typical pathway includes:
- Obtaining the MD;
- Passing of the Medical College of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE1);
- Completion of a recognized residency training program and specialty certification (e.g. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or The College of Family Physicians Canada); and
- Meeting applicable provincial requirements in order to obtain a certificate of registration, issued by the applicable provincial
The medical regulatory authority for Ontario is the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). Additional information on obtaining a certificate of registration can be found on the CPSO website.
All Canadian medical students/graduates must complete postgraduate medical education/residency training in order to be eligible for certification/licensure to practice medicine in Canada. Residency training leads to either specialty certification through the or family medicine certification through the
Canadian residency training programs accept medical students/graduates into their respective programs through the , which is a national, independent organization that provides application and match services to applicants, and faculties of medicine in Canada. Each year, CaRMS runs a match for entry-level postgraduate training positions (the R-1 Main Residency Match).
In order to apply for residency training in Canada, medical students/graduates must register in the applicable CaRMS match, meet basic match eligibility criteria, and also meet admission requirements as set out by each program/institution.
成人大片 MD students receive support, guidance, and career counselling in preparation for their participation in the CaRMS R-1 Main Residency Match. 成人大片 School of Medicine offers a wide range of residency programs that our medical students/graduates may apply to, and they will also be able to apply to other residency programs across the country.