The clinical assistant licence in New Brunswick

The clinical assistant licence is an initiative to address health care workforce shortages. The program is a collaboration between the provincial government, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB), and the regional health authorities (Horizon Health Network and Vitalité Health Network).

The clinical assistant must be sponsored by a regional health authority for the purpose of employment within a CPSNB-approved clinical assistant program.

• Have obtained a degree from a medical school outside Canada but listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools or be an internationally trained osteopathic physician who meets specific criteria

• Must have the designation of Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) or qualify for an acceptable alternative to the LMCC

• Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must meet the requirements of the CPSNB Language Proficiency Policy

• Must have engaged in clinical practice for at least 450 hours within the five years preceding application

• Be of good character: Proof of professional conduct, including certificates, references, criminal record check, etc.

• Be legally entitled to live and work in New Brunswick

• Have successfully completed one of:

  • Option 1: Two years of a postgraduate training or internship program resulting in certification, recognition, and practice, plus one year of independent practice experience

  • Option 2: One year of a postgraduate training or internship program resulting in certification, plus two years of independent practice experience

All applicants must submit a complete application for medical registration (AMR) to the CPSNB via physiciansapply.ca.

1. CPSNB application fees of $450 are nonrefundable and do not guarantee eligibility. The MCC-AMR application fee is also nonrefundable.

2. 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 cause it to be deemed ineligible.

3. 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. 

4. Once the application is completed, the CPSNB determines the applicant's eligibility and will send a decision email regarding the application and next steps, if applicable.

5. Additional documents may be requested after you are deemed eligible for licensure. This may include: 

   1. Identification documents

   2. Proof of Canadian employment eligibility

   3. Criminal record check

   4. Language proficiency test results, if applicable

   5. Certificate of professional conduct

   6. Letters of reference

For more information, contact [email protected].