Approved Jurisdiction

The Jurisdiction Approved Training route is for International Medical Graduates who have completed specialist training that was planned, supervised, and accredited by one of the Royal College’s approved jurisdictions, and completed in the country of the jurisdiction. These countries are highlighted in the following map:

Note: Not all specialties and subspecialties are accepted in each jurisdiction. Review your jurisdiction and list of specialties accepted for additional information.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Medical specialty training completed outside Canada and the United States in one of the Royal College’s approved jurisdictions
  • Time in training substantially equivalent to the Royal College specialty training requirements/training experiences in your discipline

Required Documents

  • Copy of your CV
  • Copy of your medical degree (scan or photo)
  • Confirmation of completion of internship (if applicable to your specialty)
  • Details of training rotations/experiences, specifying time in months spent in different areas of training — see Specialty Training Requirements/Training Experiences relative to your specialty for more information
  • Document signed by your Program Director/Supervisor attesting to your periods of training
  • Letter of attestation of competence from your Program Director/Supervisor which specifically outlines your competencies around the seven roles of the CanMEDS framework.

Outcomes

If you have your training in approved jurisdictions, you will have access to restricted licenses to practice through the provincial medical regulatory authority and access to the Royal College certification exam.