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What is sponsorship?

Posted April 10, 2024

Sponsorship is a step towards bringing internationally trained physicians into Alberta. Sponsors are responsible for recruiting physicians, which includes selecting the successful candidate to undergo CPSA’s assessment process.

Innovation at CPSA

We are the only medical regulator in Canada with an in-house Analytics, Innovation & Research (AIR) team. Learn how CPSA's regulatory-based research supports quality medical practice.