Proposals Reduce Barriers for U.S. Trained Physicians
Proposals Reduce Barriers for U.S. Trained Physicians CPSO released proposed changes to registration policies that seek to expand access and reduce existing barriers to practise independently in Ontario for U.S. board-certified physicians and U.S. physicians deemed eligible to sit a U.S. Specialty Board examination. The changes put forward in the newly titled draft, Alternative Pathways to […]
Regulatory changes to ‘eliminate barriers’ in bringing international doctors to Manitoba
Regulatory changes to “eliminate barriers” in bringing international doctors to Manitoba Newly approved regulatory amendments will help internationally trained doctors work in the Manitoba health-care system sooner, the province announced Friday. According to a news release, changes to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba’s regulations remove the requirement for internationally educated physicians in […]
College Announces More Physicians Now Eligible for Licensure
College Announces More Physicians Now Eligible for Licensure March 6, 2023 American Board-certified physicians are now eligible for Full Licensure in Nova Scotia, without the requirement for Royal College certification. Nova Scotia is the first province to do so. The College will also accept enrolment in the relevant continuing professional development (CPD) program in the United States in […]
Royal College announces changes to streamline certification process for internationally trained physicians
To help alleviate the health human resources crisis in Canada, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is working to streamline the process for internationally trained specialists to be certified in Canada through several alternate pathways (the standard pathway being medical school and residency done in accredited programs in Canada). “We’re trying to create […]
Doug Ford says he’ll fast-track approvals for doctors and nurses from other provinces to work in Ontario
Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation in February that would immediately allow doctors, nurses and other accredited health-care professionals from the rest of Canada to work in Ontario, helping to ease a staffing crunch. Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation in February that would immediately allow doctors, nurses and […]
Alberta now offering accelerated licensing for internationally trained doctors, specialists
‘Eligibility may expand,’ says College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Some international medical graduates can now fast-track their licensing in Alberta. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) announced a five-year pilot project Monday to bring more doctors to the province faster, amid an ongoing shortage and strained emergency departments. The CPSA released a […]
