Full License
Temporary License
Full License
Temporary License
What qualifications do I need?
Be a graduate in medicine
from an approved medical school - Certificate of licentiate of the Medical
Council of Canada (MCC) - ONE of the following: (a) Specialty Certificate;
(b) Family Medicine Certficate; (c) Completion of 2 years of approved postgraduate
training with 44 weeks (8 weeks in each medicine, surgery, ob/gyn, and
pediatrics, and 4 weeks in each of psychiatry, emergency medicine, and
family/general practice) with at least one of the two years in Canada;
OR (d) completion of 2 years approved postgraduate training with 44 weeks
(8 weeks of medicine, surgery, ob/gyn, and pediatrics, and 4 weeks in psychiatry,
emergency medicine, and family/general practice) and 5 years of practice
in British Columbia on the Temporary Register and a satisfactory assessment
by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
What exams do I need
to write?
Evaluation Exam - Qualifying Exam Part 1 - Qualifying Exam Part 2
What are the residency/immigration requirements?
You must be a permanent residence of British Columbia or show that you will be taking up permanent residency very soon • You must be a Canadian citizen or satisfy the registrar that you are legally entitled to work in Canada
What is the language requirement?
You must be able to speak, read, and write English to the satisfaction of the registrar
How much does it all cost?
Evaluating Exam $1000
Qualifying Exam Part 1 $
650
Qualifying Exam Part 2 $1000
Registration fee $ 300
Annual fees $ 765
What else do I need?
Written proof of your good standing and conduct from the licensing body where you last practiced
What are the steps I need to take?
Write exams - Apply for temporary license (valid for 5 years) - Complete the 2 year training requirement - Gather all your documents and certificates - Submit your application, documents and registration fee
What qualifications do I need?
Be a graduate in medicine from an approved medical school - Have postgraduate training appropriate for the practice and approved by Council - Complete exams acceptable to Council
What exams do I need to write?
Evaluating Exam - Qualifying
Exam Part 1 - Qualifying Exam Part 2 - TOEFL
(Varies depending on their
needs and your qualifications)
What are the residency/immigration
requirements?
You must be a permanent residence
of British Columbia or show that you will be taking up permanent residency
very soon • You must be a Canadian citizen or satisfy the registrar that
you are legally entitled to work in Canada
What are the language
requirements?
You must pass the TOEFL exam
How much does it all cost?
Evaluating Exam $1000
Qualifying Exam Part 1 $
650
Qualifying Exam Part 2 $1000
Registration fee $ 300
Annual fees $ 765
TOEFL $ 110 US
What else do I need?
Written proof of your good standing and conduct from the licensing body where you last practiced - Sponsorship from a practising physician
For more information,
contact:
Dr Thomas Handley, Handley
College of Physicians and
Surgeons of British Columbia
1807 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver BC V6J 2A9
Tel: (604) 733-7758
Fax: (604) 733-350