Transfer to Alberta from Another Province or Territory

To practise medicine in Alberta, you must hold a valid Alberta medical practice permit.

Transferring from within Canada

To practise medicine in Alberta, you must hold a valid Alberta medical practice permit.

If you are already licensed in another Canadian province or territory, several agreements and legislation may make the transfer process easier.

Relevant agreements & legislation

Physicians may be eligible to transfer under:

These agreements support recognition of licences across Canadian jurisdictions.

Categories of registration

General Register

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General Register

You may qualify for the General Register if you:

  • Hold a full, unrestricted licence in another Canadian jurisdiction, and
  • Meet other CPSA eligibility requirements.

Provisional Register (Conditional Practice)

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Provisional Register (Conditional Practice)

You may qualify for the Provisional Register (Conditional Practice) if you:

  • Hold a provisional licence in another Canadian jurisdiction,
  • Have no conditions or restrictions on your licence, or any conditions can be accommodated by CPSA,
  • Obtain sponsorship, and
  • Meet other CPSA eligibility requirements.

Apply for an Alberta Practice Permit

All applicants must complete the full CPSA application process.

Your eligibility for registration (General or Provisional Register) will be assessed during application review.

Apply for a CPSA Independent Practice Permit

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