Provisional Licence Requirements: Family Medicine Practice

1. A degree from a World Directory of Medical Schools recognized university or school of medicine
2. One of the following:
   1. College of Family Physicians of Canada Certification (CCFP), or Collège des Médecins du Québec (CMQ) certification;
   2. Successful completion of a postgraduate training program in Family Medicine Practice in Canada and Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I or acceptable alternative;
   3. Successful completion of a postgraduate training program in Family Medicine Practice identified as an approved jurisdiction and certification in Family Medicine Practice, satisfactory to the College, identified as part of the approved jurisdiction route;
   4. Successful completion of a postgraduate training program that is discipline appropriate to Family Medicine outside of Canada that is a minimum of two years in duration or that is a minimum of one year, but less than two years in duration, and is the accepted pathway in the jurisdiction of training for Family Medicine/General Medicine, and a minimum of two years of independent unsupervised clinical practice experience. Plus, the successful completion of a Practice Ready Assessment.
3. Currency of Practice
4. English Language Proficiency
5. Good Character – all or some of the following may be required:
   • Up to 3 References
   • Criminal Record Check
   • Certificate(s) of Professional Conduct from each Jurisdiction a Licence has been held in the previous 10 years
   • Disciplinary and background questionnaire
6. Medical education and credentials documents
   • Source verification of medical education and credentials is required if trained outside of Canada (may include medical degree, postgraduate training, certifications, and proof of registration)
7. Government issued photo identification
8. Evidence of Professional Liability Coverage for Newfoundland and Labrador