Licensing Policies
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador regulates the practice of medicine in the public interest by direction of the Medical Act, 2011 and the Medical Regulations, 2023, ensuring that physicians registered and licensed in the province have the necessary education, training, and experience.
All physicians who practice medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador must be registered and licensed with the College.
The licensing policies below outline the minimum requirements of the College. All physicians licensed within the province are expected to comply with all College policies.
This list below is not currently an all-encompassing comprehensive listing of policies to acquire and continue to hold a licence. This page will be updated as policies are updated and developed.
| Licensing Policies | Effective Date | Additional Information |
| Acceptable Alternatives to Certification Eligibility | June 1, 2023 | |
| Approved Jurisdiction Provisional to Full Licence | June 1, 2023 | FAQs |
| Canadian Trained Route to Licensure | August 29, 2024 | |
| Clinical Assistant Licence | November 23, 2023 | |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | May 22, 2024 | Application for Deferral from CPD Policy |
| Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check | August 29, 2024 | |
| Currency of Practice | October 31, 2023 | |
| English Language Proficiency | August 29, 2024 | |
| Examinations Required and Approved by Council | August 24, 2023 | |
| Non-Practicing Status | August 29, 2024 | |
| Provisional Licence - Family Medicine | May 22, 2024 | |
| RCPSC Practice Eligibility Route to Licensure | June 28, 2023 | |
| RCPSC Subspecialty Examination Affiliate Program (SEAP) Designation Route to Licensure | August 29, 2024 | |
| Specialty Practice Licence Transition | June 28, 2023 |