Provisional License for IMGs

[Tmoney]

Hi, I am an IMG with 10 years post graduation experience as a family physician. I am currently preparing for the MCCQE part 1. I read somewhere that you only need to pass the MCCQE part 1 to obtain provisional license to practice in Canada as long as you have proof of postgraduate training. Is this still valid information or you need to pass both the part 1 and 2 in order to obtain a license. Is it possible to secure a job with provisional license and if not what other conditions do you need to satisfy to be able to practice. I am currently preparing to sit the MCCQE part 1. Your advice will be appreciated

[icewine]

https://www.cfpc.ca/en/education-professional-development/examinations-and-certification/alternative-pathways-to-certification-in-family-me/recognized-training-in-certification-outside-canad

 

If you have completed a postgraduate training program in family medicine in Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, or United States you may be eligible for a provisional or restricted license in BC and Ontario with just the MCCQE1. It is probably the same for the other provinces. You would need to be supervised until you complete the MCCQE2.

 

Also review the Health Match BC website: https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Health-Professionals/Physicians/Licensing-and-Registration

And the CPSO website: https://www.cpso.on.ca/Physicians/Registration/Registration-Policies/Recognition-of-Certification-without-Examination-I