College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

🩺 Ontario welcomes internationally trained physicians! We’ve made it simpler for qualified doctors to get licensed and start practising in Ontario. 📩 Have questions? Email inquiries@cpso.on.ca or send a message via the Portal.      Find out more: https://ow.ly/rGvL50ZYbaZ

Interested in obtaining a copy of your CPSO registration card, diploma, or certificate? We break down how to access these documents in Dialogue: https://lnkd.in/eyHHgpVN

Certain internationally-trained specialists from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Ireland may be able to practise medicine in Ontario through our new registration pathway. Specialists trained and certified by an accepted certifying body in an approved jurisdiction may be issued a provisional practice certificate without certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Read the details: https://ow.ly/4Syw50ZYaXC

🔊 Sound on! Why should you run in the CPSO Board of Directors Election? Because your perspective and leadership in medical regulation matter. Bring your experience to the table. Apply by October 27: https://ow.ly/34Sn50ZXMVl ➡️ Do you know a physician or physician assistant who would thrive in the role? Tag the individual below or share this post. Questions? Email govsupport@cpso.on.ca.

CPSO’s Board of Directors has approved amendments that strengthen expectations for physicians who prescribe safer supply medications. These amendments represent meaningful action within CPSO’s regulatory mandate to increase safeguards for patients and the public. They strengthen prescribing oversight, support supervised consumption, and help minimize harm by limiting the potential for diversion. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ulwS50ZXlS0

Beginning October 14, we’re sending notifications to physicians who are due to complete a CPSO Quality Program in 2027 to fulfill their Quality requirements for the 2026-2030 cycle. Dialogue has the details: https://lnkd.in/eZ3VDm4X

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. This year’s theme, "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” reminds us of a fundamental principle: meaningful progress in mental health can be achieved only through close collaboration with people with lived experiences. As Ontario’s medical regulator, we recognize the importance of supporting the mental health of physicians and physician assistants so that health-care professionals can provide the best care to patients in Ontario. ℹ️ Visit our website for more information about programs and resources to help physicians and physician assistants facing mental health challenges: https://ow.ly/9Q8o50ZSrmx #WMHD2026

Applying for a certificate of registration or change in registration class? You must provide CPSO an acceptable criminal record search. Submit either: 1. a completed criminal record search run against the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database 2. a valid letter of clearance based on a CPIC check Review the Acceptable Criminal Record Search Guide for more information on what you need to submit as part of your application: https://ow.ly/a5XI50ZSrc7

CPSO continues to streamline registration pathways for Canadian and internationally-trained physicians! We’ve approved a new registration policy that enables physicians to be granted a provisional certificate of registration to practise independently in Ontario without completing the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) or holding the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). This means that under the policy, Canadian- and internationally-trained physicians who are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada are no longer required to challenge the MCCQE or hold the LMCC to register with CPSO. Learn more in Dialogue: https://lnkd.in/eHFZvuq9

CPSO is proud to support Mikinakoos Children's Fund through a three-year staff engagement and giving commitment. Having the opportunity to visit Sachigo Lake First Nation and see the impact of this work firsthand was both inspiring and humbling. We’re grateful to the community for their warm welcome and to everyone who made this visit possible.