International Medical Graduates
To practise medicine in Ontario, whether as a family practitioner or specialist, international medical graduates (IMGs) must have all the Canadian postgraduate qualifications required for an independent practice certificate. For information on qualifying for independent practice see Registration Requirements.
The College is committed to reducing barriers to registration for qualified candidates by finding new and creative ways to evaluate the competence and performance of physicians who wish to practise in Ontario. See Reducing Barriers to Practice.
Identifies recommendations aimed at reducing barriers to the recruitment, registration, education and training of physicians.