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Physician Licence: Moving from Northwest Territories to Newfoundland and Labrador

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The short answer

Direct transfer

Physicians with a full and unrestricted licence in another Canadian province or territory may qualify for a Fast-track Application for Registration without submitting documents through physiciansapply.ca, and no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment is mentioned.

Source
“Physicians with a Full and unrestricted Licence in another Canadian province or territory may qualify for a Fast-track Application for Registration, and submission of documents through physiciansapply.ca may not be required.”
cpsnl.ca/licensing-and-registration/apply-for-a-licence

Both provinces

Licensed in Northwest TerritoriesMoving to Newfoundland and Labrador
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Professional Licensing Office, NWT Health and Social Services College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador
Guide Physician in Northwest Territories Physician in Newfoundland and Labrador

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit fast-track application

    Source
    “Physicians with a Full and unrestricted Licence in another Canadian province or territory may qualify for a Fast-track Application for Registration, and submission of documents through physiciansapply.ca may not be required.”
    cpsnl.ca/licensing-and-registration/apply-for-a-licence

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador

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