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Physician Licensure in Saskatchewan
All physicians practising in Saskatchewan must be licensed through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
Family Physician Licensure
Family physicians can become licensed in Saskatchewan through pathways that recognize a range of training, certification and recent clinical experience.
Specialist Physician Licensure
Specialist physicians can become licensed in Saskatchewan through pathways that recognize a range of training, certification and recent clinical experience.
Licensure requirements vary based on training, certification and scope of practice, but all applicants must meet standards established for medical practice in Canada.
Core Requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate:
- medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
- proof of medical knowledge (such as MCCQE, USMLE or other acceptable proof)
- recent clinical experience (currency of practice)
- be in good standing and of good character
- English language proficiency, if required
Requirements vary by physician type and training background.
Licensure pathways
Licensure pathways are specific to physician type, including family physician and specialist physicians.
Family Physicians
Licensure pathways for family physicians are based on certification through the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), or recognized equivalent training.
Review family physician licensure requirements here.
Specialist Physicians
Licensure pathways for specialist physicians are based on training and certification recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Review specialist physician licensure requirements here.
Getting Started
Physicians interested in practising in Saskatchewan can begin by submitting their credentials for review through physiciansapply.ca.
Support is available to help determine the most appropriate pathway to licensure and connect physicians with opportunities across Saskatchewan.