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Physician or Surgeon

Learn About the Profession

Physicians and surgeons assess the physical, mental and psychosocial condition of individuals to establish a diagnosis; assist individuals to make informed choices about medical and surgical treatments; treat physical, mental and psychosocial conditions; promote wellness, injury avoidance, disease prevention and cure through research and education; and engage in research, education and administration with respect to health. Osteopaths use manual techniques to assess, diagnose and treat diseases, disorders and dysfunctions of the body's structure. Source

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Certification & Regulation Information

This profession is regulated by The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)

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Alberta International Medical Graduate Program (AIMG)

Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS)

Medical Council of Canada - Pathways for international medical graduates

Medical Council of Canada - Physician Licensing in Canada

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

National Occupation Classification

Occupational and Skills Information System

Family Physician: Occupations in Alberta - ALIS

‍Physician, Surgeon and Osteopath: Certifications in Alberta - ALIS

Family Physician| Labour Market Facts and Figures - Job Bank

Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials ‍

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Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP)

Alberta Medical Association (AMA)

Canadian Medical Association (CMA)

Medical Council of Canada (MCC)

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada


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If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

Please note there are limited number of seats available for some services. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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