1. A degree from a World Directory of Medical Schools recognized university or school of medicine
2. One of the following:
   • College of Family Physicians of Canada Certification (CCFP), or Collège des Médecins du Québec (CMQ) Certification and Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) or acceptable alternative; 
   • Successfully completed a postgraduate training program in Family Medicine the United States of America and current certification with the American Board of Family Medicine, or the American Osteopathic Association Board as outlined in policy and LMCC or acceptable alternative; or 
   • Successfully completed a postgraduate training program in Family Medicine Practice in an approved jurisdiction and holds certification in Family Medicine Practice, satisfactory to the College, in an approved jurisdiction as outlined in policy.
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, and certifications)
7. Government issued photo identification
8. Evidence of Professional Liability Coverage for Newfoundland and Labrador

1. A degree from a World Directory of Medical Schools recognized university or school of medicine
2. One of the following:
   • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Certification and Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) or acceptable alternative;
   • Successfully completed a postgraduate primary specialty training program in the United States of America and holds current certification with any Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, or the American Osteopathic Association Board; in their discipline of training as outlined in the policy and LMCC or acceptable alternative; or
   • Successfully completed a postgraduate primary specialty training program in an approved jurisdiction and holds certification in a primary specialty, satisfactory to the College, in an approved jurisdiction as outlined in the policy.
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, and certifications)
7. Government issued photo identification
8. Evidence of Professional Liability Coverage for Newfoundland and Labrador

🔴 Important: Requirements for a Provisional Licence – Family Medicine will change effective October 1, 2026. Please review the updated eligibility criteria before applying. Currency of practice requirements will also change effective October 1, 2026. Please review the updated criteria before applying.

The Practice Ready Assessment program (PRA-NL), run by the Memorial University Faculty of Medicine, will offer two Practice Ready Assessment pathways: Family Medicine – Full Scope Primary Care, and Family Medicine – Office/Community Clinic Only Primary Care. An applicant who has successfully completed the PRA-NL Family Medicine – Office/Community Clinic Only Primary Care assessment will be issued a Provisional Licence in Family Medicine restricted to the scope of this assessment.

1. A degree from a World Directory of Medical Schools recognized university or school of medicine
2. One of the following:
   • Successful completion of a postgraduate training program in Family Medicine Practice in Canada and
     • College of Family Physicians of Canada Certification (CCFP), or Collège des Médecins du Québec (CMQ) certification; or
     • Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I or acceptable alternative; 
   • The successful completion of a postgraduate training program in Family Medicine Practice and eligiblity for CCFP, or CMQ certification and MCCQE Part I or acceptable alternative; 
   • 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
     • 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; and
     • Successful completion of MCCQE Part 1 or acceptable alternative
3. Successful completion of a Canadian Practice Ready Assessment
   • Required for applicants who completed postgraduate training outside of Canada or an approved jurisdiction. For more information on PRA-NL, please click here.
4. Currency of Practice
5. English Language Proficiency
6. 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
7. 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)
8. Government issued photo identification
9. Evidence of Professional Liability Coverage for Newfoundland and Labrador
10. Sponsorship is required for all Provisional Licences

1. A degree from a World Directory of Medical Schools recognized university or school of medicine
2. One of the following:
   • Successful completion of a postgraduate training program in Specialty Medicine Practice in Canada and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Certification; or
   • Successful completion of a postgraduate training program in Specialty Medicine Practice; Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I or acceptable alternative; and
     • RCPSC Primary Specialty Examination Eligibility
     • RCPSC Practice Eligibility Route (PER) Eligibility; or
     • RCPSC Subspecialist Examination Affiliate Program (SEAP) affiliate status
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
9. Sponsorship is required for all Provisional Licences

1. A degree from a World Directory of Medical Schools recognized university or school of medicine
2. One of the following:
   • completed postgraduate training program that is discipline appropriate and is a minimum of 12 months in duration, and two years practice experience (must be institutional based clinical services providing direct patient care interaction in the acute care setting); or
   • completed postgraduate training program that is discipline appropriate and is two years or more in duration. No practice experience is required for eligibility.
3. Registration or Recognition in their area of practice in a jurisdiction to the satisfaction of the College
4. Successful completion of MCCQE Part 1 or acceptable alternative (if applicable)
5. Currency of Practice
6. English Language Proficiency
7. 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
8. 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)
9. Government issued photo identification
10. Evidence of Professional Liability Coverage for Newfoundland and Labrador
11. Sponsorship is required for all Provisional Licences

Clinical Assistant Licences shall be subject to oversight and supervision.

Successful completion of the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent for domain of practice is required before the issuance of a licence.

Clinical Assistants will be subject to approval of employment position by the Council as determined by policy framework prior to the issuance of a licence.

1. Be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by one of the following:
   • Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC);
   • Accreditation Review Commission – Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); or
   • General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom (UK), or accepted for registration by the GMC;
2. Hold one of the following:
   • certification or be eligible for certification from PACCC;
   • certification and membership from National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA); or
   • certification (PANE/PARA) from the Royal College of Physicians (UK);
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
6. Medical education and certification documents verified by the College, this may include verification directly from the issuing institution
7. Government issued photo identification
8. Evidence of Professional Liability Coverage for Newfoundland and Labrador
9. College approved Supervision Agreement

Physician Assistants who obtain a licence with PACCC eligibility must continue to hold eligibility to challenge the PACCC PA Certification Examination to maintain their Licence. Physician Assistants who no longer hold eligibility to challenge the PACCC PA Certification Examination or do not obtain certification will be reviewed by the College on case-by-case basis.

Physician Assistants who have not obtained certification from PACCC or NCCPA will be subject to a period of Oversight and Assessment.