Provisional Licence Requirements: Specialty Medicine Practice

Provisional Licence Requirements: Specialty Medicine Practice

1. A degree from a World Directory of Medical Schools recognized university or school of medicine
2. One of the following:
   1. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Certification;
   2. RCPSC Primary Specialty Examination Eligibility and MCCQE Part I or acceptable alternative;
   3. RCPSC Practice Eligibility Route (PER) Eligibility and MCCQE Part I or acceptable alternative;
   4. RCPSC Subspecialist Examination Affiliate Program (SEAP) affiliate status and MCCQE Part I or acceptable alternative;
   5. Successful completion of a postgraduate primary specialty training program identified as an approved jurisdiction route and certification in a primary specialty, satisfactory to the College, in a jurisdiction identified as part of the approved jurisdiction route.
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