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 PoliciesAdditional Information
Acceptable Alternatives to Certification Eligibility
Annual Licence Fees Refund
Approved Jurisdiction Provisional to Full Licence FAQs
Canadian Trained Route to Licensure
Clinical Assessment and/or Training
Clinical Assistant Licence
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Deferral from CPD Form
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
Currency of Practice
Emergency Licence
English Language Proficiency
Examinations Required and Approved by Council
Non-Practicing Status FAQs
Provisional Licence - Family Medicine
RCPSC Practice Eligibility Route to Licensure
RCPSC Subspecialty Examination Affiliate Program (SEAP) Designation Route to Licensure
Re-Entry to Practice and/or Change of Scope of PracticeSee Clinical Assessment and/or Training Policy
Specialty Practice Licence Transition
Temporary Full Licence FAQs