Family physician licensure requirements in Saskatchewan
Family physicians seeking to practise in Saskatchewan must be licensed through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan(CPSS).
Licensure is based on a combination of training, certification and recent clinical experience. Saskatchewan offers multiple pathways that recognize both Canadian, American, and internationally trained physicians.
Licensure
All applicants must meet the following requirements to be licensed as a family physician in Saskatchewan:
Medical Degree
- Medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
Medical Knowledge
Have completed one of the following:
- Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 (MCCQE1)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1, 2 and 3
- Other proof acceptable to the CPSS
Certification requirements
Family physicians must meet certification standards aligned with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), or an equivalent recognized pathway.
This includes:
- Completion of a training program approved by the College of Family Physicians of Canada that makes the physician eligible to attain certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) without examination
- Certification in family medicine in the country where training occurred
- Certification from a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) , where applicable
Currency of Practice
- Active independent practice within the past three years
- Minimum of five months of practice within the past five years
English language proficiency may be required
Alternative pathway for licensure
If training or certification is not directly recognized, the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) may provide an alternative pathway to licensure.
SIPPA is a practice-ready assessment program designed to evaluate whether internationally trained physicians are prepared to practise safely in Saskatchewan.
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.