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- Apply for a Medical Licence for the first time in the NWT
- First-time applicants must apply through physiciansapply.ca
- If you are a new graduate and not yet registered or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction, follow these steps:
- Select three referees to complete the reference form:
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One must be a Program Director from your residency.
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Two must be physicians you’ve worked with in the past three years (e.g., colleagues or supervisors).
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Referees must send the completed form directly to the Professional Licensing Office via email at professional_licensing@gov.nt.ca. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
- Select three referees to complete the reference form:
- Renew Your Medical Licence
- Reinstate Your Medical Licence
- Reinstatement applies 6 months after an annual license has expired.
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Fees
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Registration |
$128 |
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Annual License Renewal (April 1 to March 31) |
$255 |
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Annual License Renewal (After Dec. 31 & before Mar. 31) |
$128 |
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Limited Practice Permit (3-month) |
$64 |
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Research Permit |
$128 |
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Specialist Practice Permit (3 months to 12 months) |
$255 |
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Specialist Practice Permit (3 months or less) |
$128 |
Standards of Practice
- Canadian Medical Association Code of Ethics and Professionalism (Effective November 1, 2023)
- NWT Standards of Practice for Physicians (Effective November 1, 2023)
Legislation
Contacts
- NWT Medical Association: nwtmda@gmail.com
- Office of Medical Affairs and Credentialing (Hospital privileging): NWTpriv@gov.nt.ca
- Registrar, Chief of Profession Regulation: Professional_Licensing@gov.nt.ca
- Health Care and Social Service Complaints