The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) regulates the practice of medicine and physician assisting in the public interest.

It is governed by a 16-member Council which includes the Registrar and Deputy Registrar, who are both medical practitioners and serve as ex-officio members. Seven members are licensed medical practitioners or physician assistants elected by their peers, with geographic distribution across the five health regions. Of the remaining seven appointed members, three are public members and are not medical practitioners or physician assistants (one appointed by the Minister of Health and Community Services (the Minister) and two appointed by Council); one is appointed by the Minister from a list submitted by the Faculty of Medicine of Memorial University; two medical practitioners are appointed by the Minister from nominees submitted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association; and one postgraduate medical trainee is appointed by the Minister from nominees submitted by the Professional Association of Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The College fulfills its mission by:

• Setting qualifications for registration and licensure;
• Conducting a rigorous licensing process;
• Investigating complaints;
• Conducting disciplinary hearings;
• Setting standards for ethical, professional behaviour;
• Setting standards for medical practice;
• Promoting continued competence;
• Registering professional medical corporations (PMCs); and
• Maintaining physician registers.

Vision

Quality healthcare in Newfoundland and Labrador through the regulation of the medical profession in the public interest.

Values

Fairness
Quality of Service
Social Responsibility
Communication
Transparency
Innovation
Inclusion and Diversity