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Are there any TDM exam exemptions?

Posted September 28, 2020
  • Family Medicine physicians with CFPC-recognized training/certification outside Canada may be exempt from the TDM exam. Apply to the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for certification without examination before applying for the TDM. If CFPC issues a recognition/certification notice, you may be exempt.
  • Once you have the CFPC notice and meet all other CPSA registration requirements, submit a Review of Qualifications through physiciansapply.ca and email the notice to registration@cpsa.ab.ca.
  • Family Medicine physicians who completed Canadian postgraduate training but have not passed the LMCC or CCFP are exempt from the TDM exam.

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