Dr. Julie Caron celebrates her achievement
at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of
Medicine Convocation.
Registering
Licensing qualified, competent and ethical physicians
W
e rely on physicians when we
are at our most vulnerable.
Because we trust doctors with
our lives, it is crucial that they
are competent to practise medicine.
It is a core responsibility of this College to
ensure that only qualified, competent and ethical
physicians are licensed in this province. As part of
our review, we look at an applicant’s education,
training and experience. We also ensure there are
no concerns about behaviour, health or performance that could prevent the physician from
safely caring for the public.
When a physician applies to the College for
registration, the Registrar has the following two
options:
1. Register the applicant; or
2. Refer the application to the Registration
Committee for its consideration.
The referral to the Registration Committee may be
made for the following reasons:
• The applicant does not fulfill the registration
requirements (examinations) set out in the
Regulation; or
• The Registrar has doubts on reasonable
grounds whether the applicant fulfills the nonexemptible requirements in the Regulation
(requirements that pertain to conduct, character and competence).
The Registration Committee is guided by the
strategic direction established by Council and is
committed to reducing barriers to registration
for qualified individuals by adopting registration
policies that are fair and objective. The Committee
is unwavering in its commitment, however, that
high registration standards be maintained.
Annual Report 2014
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