Resources

A curated selection of official sources and guidance for each step. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant organizations.

8 resources

Professional requirements
September 15, 2026
Medical Council of Canada examinations
The Medical Council of Canada administers examinations and assessment services used in the licensure process. Consult its website for current details.
Needs review
Credential recognition
September 15, 2026
Verifying your credentials
Portal used to open an account, submit degree documents and have credentials source-verified.
Needs review
Provincial pathways
September 10, 2026
Provincial and territorial medical regulators
Licences to practise are issued by each province or territory’s medical regulator. FMRAC lists these organizations.
Needs review
Provincial pathways
September 1, 2026
Practising in Quebec
Information from the Collège des médecins du Québec for physicians who graduated outside Canada and the United States.
Needs review
Employment exploration
August 20, 2026
Residency matching (CaRMS)
The Canadian Resident Matching Service manages applications to residency programs.
Needs review
Professional development
August 12, 2026
Specialty certification
Information on certification routes for internationally trained specialists.
Needs review
Professional development
August 12, 2026
Family medicine
Certification routes and resources for internationally trained family physicians.
Needs review
Employment exploration
October 1, 2026
Pathway preparation workbook
A template to organize your documents, deadlines and steps. Member content, to be written.
Members onlyNeeds review