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Who:
All candidates will sit the 2023 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres.
When:
Spring specialty examination schedule for 2023
Fall specialty examination schedule for 2023
Where:
Spring 2023: Regional written hotel exam sites in Canada
Fall 2023: Regional written hotel exam sites in Canada
How:
A computer based platform
For further details, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Who:
All candidates will sit the 2024 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres.
When:
Spring specialty examination schedule for 2024
Fall specialty examination schedule for 2024
Where:
Regional written exam centres in Canada
How:
A computer based platform
For further details, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Deadline to apply for training and/or practice assessment |
| Candidates will be required to apply via the newly launched Credentials/e-booking system. |
Deadline to apply for continued training assessment (after Surgical Foundations and before final surgical specialty exam) **For surgical specialties only |
| Candidates will be required to apply for exam eligibility via the Credentials/e-booking system for Surgical Foundations first followed by the surgical primary specialty. |
Competence Committees |
| Competence Committees will be required to convene to determine the exam readiness of the candidates. |
Confirmation Completion of Training (CCTs) are sent to PGME |
| The Credentials Unit sends a spreadsheet(s) with a list of names for PGME to confer exam readiness. |
Confirmation Completion of Training (CCTs) to be returned to Credentials Unit |
| The Credentials Unit is to receive signed spreadsheet(s) from PGME to be able to issue exam eligibility rulings. |
Exam Eligibility Rulings | Rulings are processed and sent in batches as soon as CCTs are returned to the Credentials Unit. | Credentials/booking system will issue exam eligibility rulings to candidates. |
Deadline to register for exams |
| Candidates will be required to register and pay for the examination using the e-booking system. |
Deadline to register for exams |
The centre you choose for the written examination will be the same centre for the applied examination. Please note that changes to your exam centre locations will be not be allowed once exam registration closes. |
Deadline to request exam accommodation |
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Deadline to withdraw from exams | The Royal College has re-instated the pre-Covid standard policy on withdrawals from examinations: Candidates who withdraw from the examination, or do not appear at the examination, will have been considered to have used one year of eligibility, unless granted a deferral pursuant to the deferral of examination eligibility policy. Notification of withdrawal must be received by the Royal College at least twenty (20) business days before the first component of the examination. Upon receipt, 50% of the examination fees will be refunded. Notification of withdrawal less than twenty (20) business days before the examination will result in no refund of the fees. |
Spring exam dates | |
Fall exam dates | |
Deadline to request a formal review | |
Deadline to request a renewal of eligibility | |
Dates for Posting Exam Results | Dates are different for each specialty. See list here. |
Exam dates and times are subject to change. Confirmation of written appointment will be sent via email one month before the 2023 exams. Confirmation of applied appointment will be sent via email approximately two to four weeks before the 2023 exams.
Note: Due to the complexities of scheduling candidates, your scheduled date and time to attend the exam cannot be changed. All eligible candidates will be scheduled for each exam component according to the application deadline and the Royal College’s capacity. No candidate shall be granted a request to select a specific date or date range and/or time of their exam(s) unless specific conditions have been met (see policy).
(Updated February 6, 2023)
Registration deadline
The deadline for registration for Spring 2023 examinations is November 4, 2022
When: Spring examinations 2023
Please note:
Please book off all the scheduled dates posted for your specialty exam as you must be available to write on all of the published dates (e.g. both April 7 and April 8). All Spring written exams have been scheduled as AM sessions, local time. Registration opens at 8:15am and the written exam is from 9am-12pm, unless otherwise noted.
Spring 2023 | ||
SPECIALTY | COMPONENT | EXAM DATE(S) |
---|---|---|
Anatomical Pathology | Written*** | Monday, April 3, 2023 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
Applied* | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | |
Anesthesiology | Written | Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Thursday, September 29, 2022 |
Applied | Tuesday, April 18 to Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | |
Cardiac Surgery | Written | Thursday, March 30, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023 |
Applied | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | |
Cardiology Pediatric** | Written | Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Wednesday, March 29, 2023 |
Applied | Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
Dermatology | Written | Thursday, March 30, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023 |
Applied | Monday, June 5, 2023 | |
Diagnostic Radiology | Written | Thursday, March 23, 2023 Friday, March 24, 2023 |
Applied | Monday, May 29, 2023 | |
Emergency Medicine | Written | Thursday, March 9, 2023 Friday, March 10, 2023 |
Applied | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | |
General Internal Medicine | Written | Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Wednesday, March 29, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
General Pathology | Written*** | Monday, April 3, 2023 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
Applied* | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | |
General Surgery | Written | Thursday, March 16, 2023 Friday, March 17, 2023 |
Applied | Thursday, May 25, 2023 | |
Geriatric Medicine | Written | Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Wednesday, March 29, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Hematological Pathology | Written | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 |
Applied | Thursday, April 20, 2023 | |
Internal Medicine | Written | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Wednesday, March 1, 2023 |
Applied - English Applied - French | Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5, 2023 Tuesday, May 2 to Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | |
Medical Genetics and Genomics | Written | Thursday, March 30, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023 |
Applied | Friday, May 19, 2023 | |
Medical Microbiology | Written | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 |
Applied | Thursday, May 18, 2023 | |
Neurology | Written | Monday, April 3, 2023 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
Applied | Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | |
Neuropathology | Written | Thursday, March 30, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023 |
Applied | Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | |
Neurosurgery | Written | Thursday, March 30, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023 |
Applied | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | |
Nuclear Medicine | Written | Monday, April 3, 2023 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
Applied | Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | |
Obstetrics & Gynecology* | Written | Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Wednesday, March 8, 2023 |
Applied | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | |
Ophthalmology | Written | Thursday, March 23, 2023 Friday, March 24, 2023 |
Applied | Friday, June 9, 2023 | |
Orthopedic Surgery | Written | Thursday, March 30, 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023 |
Applied | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | |
Pediatrics | Written | Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Wednesday, March 15, 2023 |
Applied | Wednesday, June 7 to Thursday, June 8, 2023 | |
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Written | Monday, April 3, 2023 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
Applied | Friday, June 2, 2023 | |
Plastic Surgery | Written | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 |
Applied | Monday, April 24, 2023 | |
Psychiatry | Written | Thursday, March 2, 2023 |
Applied | Wednesday, May 10 to Friday, May 12, 2023 | |
Public Health & Preventive Medicine | Written | Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Wednesday, March 29, 2023 |
Applied | Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | |
Radiation Oncology | Written*** | Thursday, March 9, 2023 Friday, March 10, 2023 |
Applied* | Thursday, April 27, 2023 | |
Respirology (adult)** | Written | Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Wednesday, March 29, 2023 |
Applied | Friday, June 16, 2023 | |
Rheumatology (adult) | Written | Friday, March 3, 2023 |
Applied | Thursday, June 15, 2023 | |
Vascular Surgery | Written | Friday, March 3, 2023 |
Applied | Friday, April 14, 2023 | |
*Last traditional cohort. Competence by Design (CBD) cohort will sit their exam in Fall 2023. |
All candidates will sit the 2023 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres in Canada:
LIST OF REGIONAL CENTERS SPRING 2023 EXAMINATIONS | ||
SITE | EXAM SITE | |
---|---|---|
VANCOUVER, British Columbia | Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Place #300, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5 604-662-8111 | |
CALGARY, Alberta | Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown 711 4th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1N3 587-352-2020 | |
EDMONTON, Alberta | The Westin Edmonton March 2-3 & March 23-24 only: | |
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan | Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel March 23 –31 only: | |
WINNIPEG, Manitoba | Written Exams Applied Exams | |
SUDBURY, | Quality Inn & Conference Centre Downtown 390 Elgin Street South, Sudbury, ON P3B 1B1 705-675-1273 | |
THUNDER BAY, Ontario | Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay 2240 Sleeping Giant Parkway Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7 807-344-0777 | |
OTTAWA, Ontario | Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7 613-238-1122 | |
KINGSTON, Ontario | Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront April 3-4 only: | |
TORONTO, Ontario | February 28-March 31 Written Exams April 3-4 Written Only & All Applied Exams | |
HAMILTON, Ontario | Sheraton Hamilton Hotel 116 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3 905-317-4531 | |
LONDON, Ontario | Four Points by Sheraton London March 30-31 only: May 1-4 only: | |
MONTREAL, Quebec | Le Westin Montreal June 13-16 only: | |
SHERBROOKE, Quebec | Delta Hotels by Marriott Sherbrooke Conference Center 2685 Rue King Ouest Sherbrooke, QC, J1L 1C1 819-822-1989 | |
QUEBEC CITY Quebec | Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec 690 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 5A8 418-647-1717 | |
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia | Four Points by Sheraton Halifax 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z1 902-423-4444 | |
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick | Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton 225 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8 506-457-7000 | |
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland | Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland 115 Cavendish Square, St. John's, NL A1C 3K2 709-726-4980 |
Note: The 2024 exam calendars will be posted at a later date.
We recognize exams are a stressful experience and that we are in unprecedented times. The Royal College is committed to communicating with you in a respectful, professional and civil manner. Similarly, we ask the same courtesy is provided to our employees. Thank you!
(Updated: February 3, 2023)
Reminder
Exam dates and times are subject to change. Confirmation of written appointment will be sent via email one month before the 2023 exams. Confirmation of applied appointment will be sent via email approximately two to four weeks before the 2023 exams.
Note: Due to the complexities of scheduling candidates, your scheduled date and time to attend the exam cannot be changed. All eligible candidates will be scheduled for each exam component according to the application deadline and the Royal College’s capacity. No candidate shall be granted a request to select a specific date or date range and/or time of their exam(s) unless specific conditions have been met (see policy).
Registration deadline
The deadline for registration for Fall 2023 examinations is April 15, 2023
When: Fall examinations 2023
Please note: Please book off all the scheduled dates posted for your specialty exam as you must be available to write on all of the published dates (e.g. both September 12 and September 13). All Fall written exams have been scheduled as AM sessions, local time. Registration opens at 8:15am and the written exam is from 9am-12pm, unless otherwise noted.
Fall 2023 | ||
SPECIALTY | COMPONENT | EXAM DATE(S) |
---|---|---|
Adolescent Medicine* | Written | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Anatomical Pathology | Written | Spring 2023 |
Applied* | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | |
Anesthesiology | Written | Thursday, September 28, 2023 Friday, September 29, 2023 |
Applied | Spring 2024 | |
Cardiology (adult) | Written | Thursday, September 28, 2023 Friday, September 29, 2023 |
Applied | Monday, October 23, 2023 and Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | |
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry* | Written | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Clinical Immunology & Allergy* | Written | Wednesday, August 23, 2023 |
Applied | Friday, November 17, 2023 | |
Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology* | Written | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Colorectal Surgery | Written | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Critical Care Medicine | Written | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Wednesday, September 20, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Developmental Pediatrics | Written | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Endocrinology & Metabolism | Written | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Forensic Pathology | Written | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Forensic Psychiatry | Written | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Gastroenterology | Written | Monday, August 21, 2023 Tuesday, August 22, 2023 |
Applied | Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | |
General Pathology | Written | Spring 2023 |
Applied* | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | |
General Surgical Oncology | Written | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Geriatric Psychiatry* | Written | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Gynecologic Oncology | Written | Thursday, September 7, 2023 Friday, September 8, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility | Written | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Hematology | Written | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
Applied | Thursday, November 2, 2023 | |
Infectious Diseases | Written | Thursday, September 21, 2023 Friday, September 22, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Interventional Radiology | Written | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Maternal-Fetal Medicine | Written | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Medical Biochemistry | Written | Thursday, September 7, 2023 Friday, September 8, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Medical Oncology | Written | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine* | Written | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Wednesday, September 20, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Nephrology | Written | Thursday, September 21, 2023 Friday, September 22, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Neuroradiology | Written | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Neurosurgery* | Written | Thursday, September 28, 2023 Friday, September 29, 2023 |
Applied | Spring 2025 | |
Obstetrics & Gynecology* | Written | Thursday, September 7, 2023 Friday, September 8, 2023 |
Applied | Spring 2024 | |
Occupational Medicine | Written | Thursday, September 7, 2023 Friday, September 8, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery | Written | Thursday, August 24, 2023 Friday, August 25, 2023 |
Applied | Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | |
Pain Medicine | Written | Thursday, September 21, 2023 Friday, September 22, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Palliative Medicine | Written | Thursday, September 7, 2023 Friday, September 8, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Pediatric Emergency Medicine | Written | Thursday, September 21, 2023 Friday, September 22, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | Written | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Wednesday, September 20, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Pediatric Radiology | Written | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Pediatric Surgery* | Written | Wednesday, August 23, 2023 |
Applied | Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | |
Radiation Oncology | Written | Spring 2023 |
Applied* | Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | |
Respirology (pediatric)* | Written | Wednesday, August 23, 2023 |
Applied | Thursday, November 9, 2023 | |
Rheumatology (pediatric) | Written | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Surgical Foundations | Written | Thursday, September 14, 2023 Friday, September 15, 2023 |
Applied | N/A | |
Thoracic Surgery | Written | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
Applied | Friday, November 3, 2023 | |
Urology | Written | Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Wednesday, August 30, 2023 |
Applied | Monday, November 6, 2023 | |
*First CBD cohort. |
All candidates will sit the 2023 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres in Canada:
LIST OF REGIONAL CENTERS FALL 2023 EXAMINATIONS | ||
SITE | EXAM SITE | |
---|---|---|
VANCOUVER, British Columbia | Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Place #300, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5 604-662-811 | |
CALGARY, Alberta | Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown 711 4th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1N3 587-352-202 | |
EDMONTON, Alberta | The Westin Edmonton | |
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan | Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel | |
WINNIPEG, Manitoba | Written Exams Applied Exams | |
SUDBURY, | Quality Inn & Conference Centre Downtown 390 Elgin Street South, Sudbury, ON P3B 1B1 705-675-1273 | |
THUNDER BAY, Ontario | Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay 2240 Sleeping Giant Parkway Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7 807-344-0777 | |
OTTAWA, Ontario | Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7 613-238-1122 | |
KINGSTON, Ontario | Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront September 28-29 only: | |
TORONTO, Ontario | All Written Exams October 3-4 All Applied Exams | |
HAMILTON, Ontario | Sheraton Hamilton Hotel 116 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3 905-529-5515 | |
LONDON, Ontario | All Written Exams All Applied Exams | |
MONTREAL, Quebec | Le Westin Montreal September 14-15 and 21-22 only: | |
SHERBROOKE, Quebec | Delta Hotels by Marriott Sherbrooke Conference Center 2685 Rue King Ouest Sherbrooke, QC, J1L 1C1 819-822-1989 | |
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec | Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec 690 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 5A8 418-647-1717 | |
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia | Four Points by Sheraton Halifax 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z1 902-423-4444 | |
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick | Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton 225 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8 506-457-7000 | |
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland | Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland 115 Cavendish Square, St. John's, NL A1C 3K2 709-726-4980 |