Atlantic Registry FAQ

Where is my home College?

Your home College is where you hold your Full licence and is in the province where you practice the majority of the time.

What Atlantic College should I contact to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry?

You must opt in with your home College, which is where you hold your Full licence and is in the province where you practice the majority of the time.

When should I expect confirmation from all Atlantic Colleges?

All four provinces are committed to processing Atlantic Registry applications as soon as possible. Please allow at least 10 business days before following up, recognizing that this is a new process and there may be an influx of applications at the outset.

What other steps do I need to take to start practicing in all Atlantic provinces?

Once you obtain licensure in all Atlantic provinces you will be responsible for obtaining the appropriate credentialing/privileging in the provinces where you intend to practice. This includes contacting the Canadian Medical Protective Association and adding coverage for any province where you will be practicing.

If you want to practice under your corporation, you must register your corporation with the College in each province where you wish to practice.

You will be given information on the processes you must undertake once your licence in that province has been issued.

Who do I contact if I move my main practice to another Atlantic province?

Please contact your home College, which is where you hold your Full licence and is in the province where you practice the majority of the time.

It is important that information is updated as soon as possible to ensure you are completing your annual renewal with the appropriate College.

How do I renew my licence on the Atlantic Registry?

As long as you continue to meet the requirements of the Atlantic Registry your licence in the other provinces will automatically renew upon completion of your annual renewal with your home College.

How do I opt out of the Atlantic Registry?

Please submit a request in writing to your home College requesting to opt out of the Atlantic Registry. Your home College is where you hold your Full licence and in the jurisdiction where you practice the majority of the time.

My main practice is outside of the Atlantic provinces but I want to opt in to the Atlantic Register, am I eligible?

No; licensure on this Registry requires that the majority of your practice take place in an Atlantic province.

How will my data be shared between the Atlantic Colleges?

Your data will be shared through a secure online platform.

Can I provide virtual care by opting in to the Atlantic Registry?

Yes. Physicians licensed in Newfoundland and Labrador must abide by CPSNL’s Standard of Practice on Virtual Care, and are also encouraged to consult any other jurisdiction in which they wish to practice virtual care.

What happens if I am the subject of a complaint?

Complaints will be adjudicated by the Atlantic College where the patient encounter took place. Information related to any complaints initiated while you are licensed on the Atlantic Registry will be shared amongst all Atlantic Colleges.