PRA-BC PRE-SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Pre-screening criteria are set out by PRA-BC and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).

Important!

Applicants may apply from any country.
Immigration status in Canada is NOT required to apply for PRA-BC.

Effective March 10, 2023, the PRA-BC program has eliminated the OSCE exam requirement.

Eligibility Requirements: [Download the requirements checklist here.]

  1. A medical degree issued by a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

  2. Two years of postgraduate training in an international jurisdiction leading to registration or recognition as a general/family physician in that jurisdiction.

  3. Completion of 7 core rotations:

    • A minimum of 4 weeks of postgraduate training in each of: internal/general medicine, general surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and emergency medicine;

    • A minimum of 8 weeks of postgraduate training in family medicine.

  4. Completion of a minimum of 2 years of discipline-specific time in independent practice as a general or family practitioner in that or another jurisdiction.

  5. Academic credentials verification of medical degree, passport, and postgraduate training letters that confirm completion of the 7 core rotations through physiciansapply.ca

  6. Currency in practice – section 2-8 of the CPSBC bylaws – a of minimum of 24 weeks (960 hours) of clinical practice as a general/family practitioner in the preceding 3 years.

  7. A current CV that fully explains all activities, professional or otherwise.

  8. English language proficiency.

  9. A pass score on the MCCQE Part 1 and be a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).

Please note: PRA-BC pre-screening requirements are subject to change at any time without notice.