Candidate Requirements

The process of becoming a registered physician in Manitoba Canada, involves several key steps. Total Estimated Time for Full Registration=10-16 months. Below is an overview of the process and an estimated timeline

Step A: Credential Verification and Application Submission

Estimated Time: 2-3 months

The first step is to have your medical credentials verified by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC).

This involves submitting your educational and professional documents for validation.

Once your credentials are verified, you can submit your application to the College of Physicians and

Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM).

Step B: Language Proficiency and Examinations

Estimated Time: 4-6 months (This includes preparation and scheduling for exams)

Typically, doctors from the UK and Ireland are exempt from English language proficiency exams like

IELTS, as their medical education is conducted in English.

Indian and South African doctors may need to demonstrate proficiency in English through tests like

IELTS, unless you can provide alternative proof of your English language proficiency.

You will need to pass the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I (and

possibly Part II). Some international physicians may also need to take the National Assessment

Collaboration (NAC) OSCE.

Step C: Registration with the CPSM and Obtaining a Work Permit

Estimated Time: 3-6 months

After passing the required exams, you can apply for licensure with CPSM. This process includes a

review of your qualifications and possibly a supervised practice period.

Simultaneously, you should apply for a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

(TFWP) or International Mobility Program (IMP). The work permit process may require a Labour

Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Regardless of your country of origin, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM)

and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) registration requirements remain consistent, with the

key differences being in the specific visa pathways available.

Our client works with a local immigration coordinator who can assist with the

immigration process.

Step D: Arrival in Canada and Final Registration Steps

Estimated Time: 1-2 months

Once you arrive in Canada, you may need to complete a supervised practice period or a clinical

assessment, depending on the requirements set by the CPSM.

After successfully completing all requirements, you will be fully registered to practice medicine in Manitoba.