Due to geography and historical ties, there are longstanding provisions for physicians practising in border jurisdictions to obtain licensure for no more than occasional practice in New Brunswick. This includes physicians in directly neighboring provinces, as well as the State of Maine. The essential requirement for a Border Area Licence is a current licence to practise medicine or osteopathy in that province or state, as well as residency there.
Below are the instructions that all applicants should follow:
- All applicants must submit a complete application for medical registration (AMR) to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB) via physiciansapply.ca.
- CPSNB application fees of $450 are non-refundable and do not guarantee eligibility. MCC-AMR application fee is also non-refundable.
- When you are completing your AMR, read the instructions and answer each question carefully. Any errors, discrepancies, or omissions will delay the review of your application and may deem it ineligible.
- Prepare all required documents in advance, including ensuring all credentials required (medical degrees, specialty certifications) are submitted for source verification via physiciansapply.ca, translated to English or French and shared with CPSNB where applicable.
- Once the application is completed, the College determines the applicant's eligibility and will send a decision email regarding the application and next steps, if applicable.
- Additional documents may be requested after you are deemed eligible for licensure. This may include:
- Identification documents
- Proof of Canadian employment eligibility
- Criminal record check
- Language proficiency test results, if applicable
- Certificate of professional conduct
- Letters of reference
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The annual licensing fee for the calendar year is $500. In addition, all physicians licensed with the College are required to obtain membership with the New Brunswick Medical Society.
